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Kerala Hotels - Comfortable Stay In God's Own Country By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Kerala, acknowledged everywhere as "God's Own Country" is profusely gifted with natural beauty. Resting in the southern most corner of India, Kerala is a land of natural opulence. Engrossed in luxuriant green surroundings, Kerala attracts visitors from the whole world with its numerous backwaters, lagoons, beaches, mountains, rivers, waterfalls, hill stations, wildlife parks and rich cultural heritage.
Kerala got its name from the numerous lofty coconut palms (known as 'Keram' in local language) found all over in the state. The land of Keram came to be known as Keralam (Kerala).
Tiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), the capital city of Kerala, has a plethora of tourist destinations around it. The most familiar tourist attractions in this part of Kerala are the Kovalam beach, Shankhumukham and Varkala beaches and the Padmanabha Swamy Temple among others.
Kochi (Cochin), the commercial capital of Kerala is known for its lagoons, beaches and historical monuments. The Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi, Shopping at Mattanchery and Jew Street, Hill Palace Museum and Marine Drive are the major draws in this part of Kerala.
The most preferred tourist destinations of Kerala is without doubt its backwaters, centered in the Alapuzha and Kottayam districts. Cruise on houseboats, the annual boat races and Kumarakom beckons tourists to Kerala. The Vemband and Punnamada lakes are popular for houseboat cruises on serene waters.
Munnar and Wayanad are the popular Hill stations of Kerala that attracts tourists from far and near. Snuggled in the lush green Western Ghats, these hill stations are the pride of Kerala. These hill stations are luxuriant with tea plantations, spices, waterfalls and wildlife.
Kerala's wildlife can be enjoyed at Periyar Tiger Reserve (better known as Thekkady), Parambikkulam and Muthanga wildlife sanctuaries. The Kuruva Island and Edakkal caves provide ample trekking opportunities.
Kerala is home to many historical forts like the Bakel fort, Kannur fort, Palakkad fort and Wayanad fort among others. History was re-written when Vasco Da Gama first landed at Kappad, a sleepy coastal village near Kozhikode in Kerala.
Kerala, being a hot spot tourist destination is replete with world class accommodation. Kerala Hotels can be found all over the state, catering to the needs of the numerous visitors to this beautiful land. Kerala Hotels belong to various categories like budget, deluxe, premium, luxury as well as homestays. The budget class Kerala Hotels are found in all nooks and corners of the state. But luxurious Kerala Hotels are more or less confined to major towns and big cities.
Homestays are one of the most popular categories of Kerala Hotels at the present time. They aim to give the guest a firsthand experience of the local lifestyle. Kerala Hotels are often reasonably priced and easily accessible.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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A Good Way To Take In The Views As You Travel By: eld ridge
The district line can be a bit slow at times, so if you need to go somewhere fast, Putney taxis might be a better bet.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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Phoenix Airport Hotel - Comfort In Abundance By: Aks Interactive
Welcome to the Phoenix Airport Hotel positioned in the heart of the picturesque city of Phoenix in Arizona.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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Different Types Of Boats Of Paris For Enjoying The River Beauty By: Bruno Jacquart
Rental barges and rental houseboats are now the attractive part of travel. Travelers hire houseboats and barges to enjoy the beauty of water and for some extraordinary scenery.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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Indonesia Asia By: Aaron Parker
It is one of the top holiday destinations in Asia. Surrounded by cluster of small islands and hit by number of earthquakes, Indonesia is still an amazing place to travel. Put Indonesia in your travel bucket and plan a visit to explore and experience the magical paradise.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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London Accommodation For Spending Quality Time By: Erick Watson
The World Wide Web brings you numerous holiday packages to enjoy with your family and friends. London tour plans are just amazing. These are complete travel packages with numerous London accommodation options to plan your stay better.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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Choose The Nearest Farmhouse In Noida For That Special Event By: rentmeafarm rmaf
Planning to host that special occasion of life and searching for a decent venue with loads of style and glamour. Then your search ends at farmhouses in Noida, as the city of the millennium has all the options with varied choice for you.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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Take Flights To Colombo And Enjoy Marvelous Beaches By: Robert Connor
Colombo is one of the most visited cities on the planet as it is packed with various attractions to explore. It attracts a huge number of tourists from various parts of the world.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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Book Your Club To Enjoy Madrid Nightlife By: Santi Cazorla
MadridAfterMidnight is well known as party organizer in Madrid Spain. Do Reservations in Nightclubs for Tables in your budget. They make your night full of joy. They reserve any type of Madrid Event for you.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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Hire A Car Service To Ajmer And Pushkar From Delhi By: travelvirtual city
Bangalore is being the IT hub of India most of the people from various places make to live their livelihood or for a business visit.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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