Some people believe that tourists should never stay in hotels or resorts because living in such places does not allow them to get access to local cultures and traditions. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

The trend of travelling has been increasingly popular these years, and whether

travellers

should accommodate in

hotels

and resorts has drawn the public’s attention.

Although

some voices believe that

travellers

can be isolated from local

cultures

if they choose to stay in commercial accommodations, I personally do not agree with

this

idea because tourists feel more secure in

hotels

, and they have other methods to know the cities.

First

and foremost, it is undeniable that the

hotels

and resorts may limit tourists’ visions

to

Change preposition

of

show examples

the local culture. Most travel accommodations have similar standards and styles of decoration and

therefore

,

travellers

can hardly access a unique view of local citizens’ lives.

In contrast

, vacation rental companies

such

as Airbnb can provide various living experiences offered by local residents.

However

, these private businesses are

also

hard to be legislatively regulated. Short-term rentals in local areas may not maintain the same qualities as

hotels

do, and

this

inconsistency may bring a sense of insecurity to foreign

travellers

.

Furthermore

, living with local residents is not the only way for

travellers

to access local

cultures

. In fact, other approaches

such

as participating in local events and activities

also

bring unique experiences to people. Compared with living with local households, these activities are well-planned and prepared so that people can have a more comprehensive understanding of one culture and its people.

Similarly

, local museums and art galleries are

also

good public areas providing artworks that can demonstrate documented histories.

Last

but not the least, if one wants to know local cuisines or food

cultures

, local public markets

such

as grocery stores or supermarkets are

also

good options that provide an overview. To sum up,

although

some foreign

travellers

choose to live in commercial

hotels

, it does not mean that they cannot experience local

cultures

at all. Other public locations

such

as special events, museums or local markets can

also

show what the local lives look like.