Reading. two additional categories.) Is virtual tourism a tourist or a traveler? The most popular vacation destinations at home Problems with vacation in tourism 1.What is the difference between travel and tourism activities? Being a traveler is more than just being a vacationer. There is very little time left before the vacation, and it usually involves relaxation. Tourists stay at resorts, not travelers. Travelers go for impressions, and their journeys are usually much longer and more difficult. For example, travelers tend to avoid tourist traps and like to turn off the beaten track to discover new places. Travel is a long-standing phenomenon, but tourism is a relatively recent invention. Thomas Cook is often called the first travel agent because in 1841 he organized a "comprehensive tour": a 19-kilometer trip for 500 people. 2.Traveling abroad to experience a different lifestyle is what many people call traveling, but traveling does not necessarily mean going abroad. How many people can say that they have visited all corners of their country? Many people living in such vast countries as Russia and the USA have visited only a small part of their country, and therefore domestic travel is also very exciting. An amazing fact is that about 75% of US citizens do not have passports, so for them traveling does not mean leaving the country. 3. Some people cannot travel or do not like the physical reality of traveling to remote destinations. It's easy to become a "desk traveler" these days. People can visit remote corners of the world or even little-known corners of their own country without leaving their living rooms. Television documentaries make the world a small place, and some people claim that travel is no longer necessary. Perhaps soon people will use interactive computer programs, and virtual travel will become commonplace. Enthusiasts claim that by doing this, we will enjoy all the benefits of travel without experiencing inconvenience.