People have been traveling from place to place since ancient times. Nomadic people moved about to graze their livestock. Later people traveled to trade, or to seek their fortunes in gold rushes, and millions emigrated to other countries to escape persecution or to seek better lives. Apart from a few historical examples, tourism – traveling for pleasure – is a relatively modern idea. Today people spend nearly $500 billion a year on tourism. The Romans placed great value on bathing. They settled in many places with natural springs and developed cities as spas. In the 18th century, it became fashionable to visit these spas to “take the waters” – drinking and bathing as cures for various illnesses. Bath in England is a well – known Roman spa.
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