Tuesday, December 14, 2010

WORLD HERITAGE SITES 'FOR RICH ONLY'

THE Pyramids, the Taj Mahal and even Venice could soon become the exclusive playgrounds of the rich and famous, a report claims today.

It says drastic action is needed to protect World Heritage sites or many could be lost within 20 years because they are being crushed under the weight of mass tourism.

The report by experts at the influential Future Laboratory, for Thomson Holidays, says that in time access may be limited to the wealthy, with ordinary tourists having to make do with viewing platforms ... READ MORE

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS SICK PEOPLE?