National Geographic: Grand Strand Among The Worst Coastal Destinations
A panel of 340 tourism authorities has ranked the Grand Strand among the worst coastal destinations in the world, according to a report by National Geographic Traveler magazine.
The Grand Strand was rated the eighth worst out of the 99 destinations rated. The area tied with three other destinations in Vietnam, Lebanon and Spain.
The index rates stewardship and integrity of a destination and the survey of experts was conducted by National Geographic Society's Center for Sustainable Destinations. The results appeared in the November/December issue of National Geographic Traveler.
The report criticizes the area's over-development with one critic calling it, "the definition of unsustainable." State parks in the area are worth visiting, it said.
While the names of some panelists are listed in the report, individual comments made by the experts were kept anonymous. Here's one example:
"A tourism disaster. After my first visit I vowed never to return. Development is rampant and feels out of control. The quality of attractions is terrible. Uber-consumerism is everywhere. However, the region around Myrtle Beach has lovely state parks, beach areas and some small villages. If I were to ever be coaxed back to the region, that is where I would spend all of my time."
The destinations were rated on the following criteria: environmental and ecological quality; social and cultural integrity; condition of historic buildings and archaeological sites; aesthetic appeal; quality of tourism management; and outlook for the future. –SunNews
After reading the above article, I sat and pondered its content and scratching my head I though to myself … Yes, No? After moments of pondering I have to conclude, there is some good points within the article, and the entire piece isn’t all that far off. The only thing I question is, is it really all that bad? No it isn’t!
Yes, the beach front is inundated with high-rises and resorts. There’s no real beach for it is very commercial in nature. But it’s our coastline and for whatever its attraction is, during the summer it is over crowded with visitors. Therefore, it really can’t be all that bad … and guests here spend money!
Myrtle Beach is the cheaper destination. Compared to Charleston, SC., yeah, Myrtle Beach is a money saviors paradise. Plus, Myrtle Beach is centrally located. We are two hours from Charleston to the south. And an hour and a half to the north is Wilmington, NC. Both cities I highly recommend to visit. From Wilmington down to Charleston, and on down to Savannah, GA, the trail is rich with history … good ol’ Southern hospitality and history. And like the article stated, we do have some beautiful State Parks. This part of South Carolina, though urban it may be, it’s a reasonable and friendly place to visit.
I’m Just saying!
A panel of 340 tourism authorities has ranked the Grand Strand among the worst coastal destinations in the world, according to a report by National Geographic Traveler magazine.
The Grand Strand was rated the eighth worst out of the 99 destinations rated. The area tied with three other destinations in Vietnam, Lebanon and Spain.
The index rates stewardship and integrity of a destination and the survey of experts was conducted by National Geographic Society's Center for Sustainable Destinations. The results appeared in the November/December issue of National Geographic Traveler.
The report criticizes the area's over-development with one critic calling it, "the definition of unsustainable." State parks in the area are worth visiting, it said.
While the names of some panelists are listed in the report, individual comments made by the experts were kept anonymous. Here's one example:
"A tourism disaster. After my first visit I vowed never to return. Development is rampant and feels out of control. The quality of attractions is terrible. Uber-consumerism is everywhere. However, the region around Myrtle Beach has lovely state parks, beach areas and some small villages. If I were to ever be coaxed back to the region, that is where I would spend all of my time."
The destinations were rated on the following criteria: environmental and ecological quality; social and cultural integrity; condition of historic buildings and archaeological sites; aesthetic appeal; quality of tourism management; and outlook for the future. –SunNews
After reading the above article, I sat and pondered its content and scratching my head I though to myself … Yes, No? After moments of pondering I have to conclude, there is some good points within the article, and the entire piece isn’t all that far off. The only thing I question is, is it really all that bad? No it isn’t!
Yes, the beach front is inundated with high-rises and resorts. There’s no real beach for it is very commercial in nature. But it’s our coastline and for whatever its attraction is, during the summer it is over crowded with visitors. Therefore, it really can’t be all that bad … and guests here spend money!
Myrtle Beach is the cheaper destination. Compared to Charleston, SC., yeah, Myrtle Beach is a money saviors paradise. Plus, Myrtle Beach is centrally located. We are two hours from Charleston to the south. And an hour and a half to the north is Wilmington, NC. Both cities I highly recommend to visit. From Wilmington down to Charleston, and on down to Savannah, GA, the trail is rich with history … good ol’ Southern hospitality and history. And like the article stated, we do have some beautiful State Parks. This part of South Carolina, though urban it may be, it’s a reasonable and friendly place to visit.
I’m Just saying!
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Iceland Elects Ordinary Folk To Draft Constitution
Iceland's getting a new constitution — and it's really going to be the voice of the people.
The sparsely-populated volcanic island is holding an unusual election Saturday to select ordinary citizens to cobble together a new charter, an exercise in direct democracy born out of the outrage and soul-searching that followed the nation's economic meltdown.
Hundreds of people are vying for the chance to be among up to 31 people who will form the Constitutional Assembly slated to convene early next year — a source of huge pride for Icelanders who have seen their egos take a beating in recent years.
"This is the first time in the history of the world that a nation's constitution is reviewed in such a way, by direct democratic process," says Berghildur Erla Bergthorsdottir, spokeswoman for the committee entrusted with organizing the Constitutional Assembly.
Iceland has never written its own constitution. After gaining independence from Denmark in 1944, it took the Danish constitution, amended a few clauses to state that it was now an independent republic, and substituted the word 'president' for 'king.' A comprehensive review of the constitution has been on the agenda ever since. –Read more at Yahoo News
If we American’s were to rewrite our constitution, I wonder what it’s final draft would read? Would we keep all or none of it’s rights and guarantees? Or would we write a more nationalistic document? Would be interesting to find out don’t you think?
I’m just saying!
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