For those who did, the mountain's miles of out-of-bounds terrain became a cultlike destination, drawing a loyal, if limited, following that included many Canadians.
In the 1990s Portuguese entrepreneurs began promoting Portugal as an ocean sports destination, drawing on a strong local tradition of sailing and surfboarding.
In Singapore, a wastewater-reuse plant has become a destination, drawing nearly a million visitors, including schoolchildren and curious tourists, since an educational center opened there in 2003.
And even though Spain is timidly emerging from double-dip recession, scavenging and begging are on the rise.Madrid's attraction as a tourist destination, drawing visitors to its famous museums and nightlife, is fading.
For some this means a vote for the Coalition, to keep the boats and detention and death at bay and to allow the island to reinvent itself as a tourism destination, drawing in visitors with its natural beauty, famous crabs, and vibrant multicultural community.
And with Macau outstripping Las Vegas as the world's biggest gambling destination, drawing 22 million visitors last year, junket operators are enjoying a bigger customer base than ever before.
"Portugal continues to be a top destination drawing travelers from around the globe, but this year there was strong competition in other regions, many of which are new to the 'Most Popular' category," Mr. Mooney said.
This destination draws more than 375,000 visitors annually.
The bakery has evolved into a destination, drawing customers from throughout the region for its unique menu.
For decades, Westwood Village was a lively Los Angeles destination, drawing crowds of UCLA students and others to its movie theaters, restaurants, bars and live entertainment.
