Travel and Culture

Archive for September, 2009

Budget travel deals abound online and with travel agencies. Many companies are being offered discounted rates by hotels and bed and breakfasts to fill their last minute vacancies. Most people focus on the price of the airfare and accommodations. They research who has the best rates for the dates and destinations they prefer. While this will help you save money, it completely omits the extra fees and expenses that accompany a vacation such as baggage fees, daily meals, and admission or ticket fees. If not planned for properly, the vacation will be a budget buster.

To take full advantage of your budget travel deals, check the airline’s baggage requirements. The overweight limit and extra bag charge per traveler can be costly if you don’t know how pack light. Baggage scales are available at many retailers. They will help you get an accurate weight on each bag at home, so that you are not surprised when you check them. The size of carry on bags is limited, but if heavier items such as books or shoes are packed there, it will reduce the baggage weight. When planning your trip, consider what you want to do while you are there.

Are there visits to amusement parks, museums or theatrical events planned? Most will have a web site that promotes any specials or event discounts available and the dates or days they apply. If your vacation can take place at this time you may be able to save up to fifty percent off regular prices. When comparing hotels for budget travel deals, are meals included? There is often the option to add breakfast daily, but find out what the difference is before making the reservation. Often the price of continental breakfast is more expensive then going to a nearby restaurant for a hot meal.

Gods’ own country also known as Kerala is primarily located on the southwestern tip of India with the Arabian Sea on the west and the Western Ghats towering 500 – 2700 m on the east. The state is divided into three regions- the coastal lowlands, the fertile midlands and the highlands. The lowlands of Kerala are networked by endless backwaters and the deltas of forty four rivers. The midlands are rich with cashew, coconut, tapioca, banana, rice, ginger, pepper, sugarcane, and other vegetable plantations. The forested highlands abound in tea, coffee, rubber and spice plantations and wildlife reserves.

Kerala enjoys unique geographic features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destination s in Asia. An equable climate , a long shoreline with serene beaches, tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters, lush hill stations ,exotic wildlife, waterfalls, ayurveda, enchanting art forms, festivals, historic and cultural monuments and an exotic cuisine….all of which offers an unique experience. Amongst the fascinating honeymoon destinations of Gods’ own country i.e Kerala, here in this article we are trying to give you a brief description of top five popular honeymoon destinations of Kerala, which is very popular amongst both Indian as well as western tourists . The top five widely visited honeymoon destinations are Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, and Kovalam. Each destination has got its own specialty and unique in their own sense and offers once in a life time opportunity to honeymoon couples to enjoy the serene and peaceful spots of God’s own country.

Fort Kochi / Cochin:
Kochi / Cochin is located on the coast of Arabian sea in Ernakulam district and with Kottayam and Alappuzha districts on the south, Idukki on the east and Thrissur on the north. It is the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala . It has one of the finest natural harbours in the world. Cochin was once a major centre of commerce and trade with the British, Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, and Dutch etc. The honeymoon tour in Kochi will provide couples a gifted opportunity to enjoy every single moment of their precious honeymoon time.