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Holidays
Goa
Goa BeachThe 100 km. long coastline of Goa is endowed with some
of the loveliest beaches in the world. Tucked between the Western
Ghats and the Arabian Sea. Goa blends scenic beauty with a latin
heritage and a leisurely way of life. For the beach enthusiast,
Goa is a veritable paradise that helps you discover an exciting
new beach every day. And there is a wide variety of them - Colva,
Betul, Dona Paula, Calangute, Gasper Dias, Baga, Anjuna, Bogmalo
and Vagotor fringed with palms streching out in the horizon, while
the sun beams to the merry dances of waves. There are several beach
resorts in South, North Goa catering to the needs of all levels
and to suit all pockets. Goa is connected by air with Delhi, Bombay,
Bangalore, Cochin, Madras, Ahmedabad. Now there is a catamaran service
operating between Bombay and Goa.
Kovalam
Beach Holidays
Kovalam Beach, KeralaA sheltered bay, Kovalam beach is just 16 kms.
away from Trivandrum. A sheet of silvery and sand curves into an
arc, that is bordered on one side and azure blue waters and on the
other side, by a sumptuous spread of green palm groves. Kovalam
Ashok Beach Resort is a unique concept in resort hotels and provides
a complete holiday to the tourist. The Resort is cut into the hillside
and spread out like a small village complete with facilities for
water sports, yoga, traditional oil massage and special arrangements
for Kathakali dances and other local entertainment. The 40 cottages
have private sun-decks that open out to the beach and that open
out to the beach and the sea.
Bangaram
Beach Holidays
Bangaram BeachFringed by a continuous silvery beach, the Bangaram
Island Resort, 128 acres of tropical paradise is encircled by a
lagoon 10 kms. long and 6 kms. wide consisting an area of approximate.40
sq. kms. With the exception of the Resort, Bangaram is totally uninhabitated.
The lagoons around the islands are beautifül and clear, offering
excellent opportunities for swimming, snorkelling and sun bathing.
The Island of Bangaram is the only resort developed for stay and
water sports and it is possible to cruise around the islands. For
dedicated anglers, tuna fishing and deep see fishing and for marine
life lovers there are glassbottom boats available The waters are
crystal clear and immensely rich in a variety of sea life including
corals. The Resort consists of thirty huts with walls of bamboo
and thatched with palm fronds. It has a restaurant, a bar and a
lounge.
Regular
air services operate from Cochin to Agatti, thrice weekly. From
Agatti, the resort operates boat services to Bangaram.
Erangal
Beach Holidays
Erangal BeachJust 24 kms. from Bombay's International airport, is
The Retreat a 160 room, five-star hotel at Erangal Beach, Marve
- a unique beach haven with the flavour of an international resort.
Much
of the landscape on either side, as one nears Erangal, is effusively
emerald, with splashes of red and yellow flowers, paddy fields.
Beyond the lion coloured sands of Erangal beach, The Retreat is
geared for the idyllic pursuit of happiness. Its 8000 sq. ft. pool
area has no equal in India. All rooms and suites are well appointed
with modern amenities and breathtaking vistas of blue waters and
palms.
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