1. Disadvantage
1.1. Personal aspect
1.1.1. loss of earnings (if self-employed)
1.1.2. can be stressful (to be out of your comfort zone)
1.1.3. can be difficult to cope in a foreign country / unfamiliar place
1.1.4. may encounter travel problems (plane/train delays / traffic jams)
1.1.5. may not have access to health facilities/services
1.1.6. may lose your luggage
1.1.7. may not be able to speak the local language
1.2. Disadvantages for local community
1.2.1. can cause overcrowding
1.2.2. tourists may not respect local customs/traditions
1.2.3. can cause excess of litter / noise
1.2.4. may cause damage to local environment / possible vandalism
1.2.5. area becomes too built-up due to increase of hotels/shops etc
1.2.6. natural landscape/beauty may be spoilt
1.2.7. may cause increase in prices of local services and goods
2. Advantage
2.1. Personal benefits
2.1.1. a chance to unwind
2.1.2. to spend quality time with family / friends
2.1.3. to get away from work / stressful environment
2.1.4. to have a change of routine / scenery
2.1.5. to visit new places / experience new things / cultures
2.1.6. to broaden your horizons
2.1.7. to visit family or friends abroad
2.2. Commercial benefits
2.2.1. creates new jobs in the tourist industry
2.2.2. boosts the local economy
2.2.3. attracts media attention to the resort
2.2.4. puts a place on the map
2.2.5. ensures good level of infrastructure
2.2.6. improves services & facilities for local residents
2.2.7. provides revenue to protect /maintain local heritage