In the 19th Century these resorts became very popular with wealthy Europeans, especially the British who can lay claim to starting the local tourism industry.
While wealthy Europeans can shutter their homes for the summer and head to the countryside, the plebes get to beach it in the city.
In Europe," he added, "the kidnappings almost always involve wealthy Europeans.
The images are juxtaposed with scenes of wealthy Europeans shopping in boutiques and trying on jewelry.
Next on the list was expansion in Asia to offset wealthy Europeans' declining taste for conspicuous consumption.
For centuries, wealthy Europeans have slept on linen sheets, the very ones, in some cases, that are so popular now, particularly the lace-decorated Victorian examples.
Many Americans and wealthy Europeans, in contrast, acquired full voting rights at this time, without the need for Hawaiian citizenship.
It used to be one of the old grand hotels, built to accommodate wealthy Europeans.
After all, what could Modern art add to a country that has long prospered as a tax haven for wealthy Europeans?
He heard salsa music from the nightclub, the laughter of people dancing, the chatter of wealthy Europeans on holiday.