The History of the Beach Holiday The topic of this thesis is The History of the Beach Holiday. The paper discusses the development of beaches from the 18th century until today, both in the world and in Croatia. Over the generations, the ways in which people enjoyed their free time gradually changed. In the 18th century, the leisure and activities that came with them were enjoyed more by the aristocracy than by the working class. But the year of the industrial revolution and fight for workers’ rights changed that. Despite decays and closures during both world wars, coastal resorts continued to improve and grow. Package tours and airlines were introduced. The introduction of cheap airlines made holidays abroad more available and accessible to a larger number of people. In the past, classic images of resorts, such as those in which only boarding houses and hostels were accommodations, were replaced by hotel complexes with restaurants, shops, and all-day activities. Tourist places continue to adapt to the needs of hikers, visitors, and tourists to devote their time and to spend their money on the beach.