Tax Free Accommodation at Cherai

Cherai Tourism Development Society is a Charitable Organization at Cherai; Kerala has announced the Great offer to 2010 Festival Holiday PACKS. The tax free accommodation for the travelers who wish to stay at Cherai Beach for more than 2 Days. Special discount Rates also announced. This way avail 15 - 50% saving on the travel budget to the tourist.

Cherai beach Resort: Tax Free Accommodation 15% Discount

Holiday Hotel: 25% Discount

Sealine beach Resort: 10% Discount

Bay watch Resort: 10%

Home stay Accommodations: 50% Discounts

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Kerala Travel Mart 2010 ,Bolgatty Palace cochin Kerala

 The 6th edition of Kerala Travel Mart will be held from 23rd to 26th of September 2010 at Bolgatty Palace Cochin. KTM exhibition is held once in 2 years. The last KTM Expo was held in 2008. This is the most notable international B2B tourism fest which Kerala hosts. KTM 2010 will have the presence of more than 1500 bearers from different countries including Germany, Italy, U.S, France etc. KTM 2010 participants include representatives of Travel agencies, Airlines etc.

The sixth edition of the biennial event was inaugurated by Kerala High Court chief justice Jasti Chelameswar at the historic Dutch palace on the Bolgatty Island. Some 2,000 delegates from India and abroad attended the function.The inaugural function will be followed by a grand entertainment programme, on the theme, ‘Athithi Devo Bhav’ which is this year’s theme for the Mart. The objective behind selecting this theme is, that tourism is considered as an eternal rainbow which connects countries, continents, people and above all the ‘athithi and athitheya’ (guest and host). There will also be a cultural programme on the theme on the inaugural day. The script for the same is by K Jayakumar, IAS, Kerala and Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala and the show directed by K C Chandrahasan of Kerala Travels Interserve.

Travel marts should be held every year in different venues of the state, Philip stressed. He suggested that it could be taken to the beach resort of Kovalam in Thiruvananthapuram next year and emerging destination Bekal, in the northern Kerala, in another three to four years.

A total of 551 International and 1621 Domestic Buyers have registered for this year's mart. The venue is open only for registered delegates on the first two days, and is open for general visitors on the last day.International buyers from countries like Poland, Mexico, South Africa, Japan, China, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, the U.K., the U.S.A., Germany, France and from countries in South Asia have registered as delegates in the mart. More than thousand buyers from other states of India will also participate in India's most popular travel mart.Supported by the Ministry of Tourism, this year's KTM will be indicative of the State's preparedness to attract tourists from countries just recovering from global recession.

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A Memorable Trip to Kerala’s Periyar Wildlife Reserve

A Memorable Trip to Kerala’s Periyar Wildlife Reserve

Why Kerala is more attracted to Europeans travelers ?

Kerala is the most fascinating and incredible part of India. Really Kerala is a strip of land between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, its perfect climate flirts unabashedly with the fertile soil, and everything glows. An easy-going and successful socialist state, Kerala has a liberal hospitality that stands out as its most laudable achievement.

The major fascinations of Kerala tourism are the wildlife of Kerala, backwaters of Kerala, exotic beaches of Kerala etc. Tourists from all round the globe come to witness Kerala Backwaters. The verdant coastline of Kerala is a home to many natural and manmade canals, lakes and many rivers. You can cruise along the Kerala backwater to view the rural life of different villages near the river banks.

In fact, the exotic beaches, lush green forest, blue sea, rolling hills, and the wildlife in Kerala have been the center of attraction to the tourist, since time immortal. Undoubtedly, Kerala reveals grandeur in every walk of life. So, never fail to travel in Kerala, which is a home to variety of attraction.

Kerala has a well-deserved reputation as one of the easiest places in India for foreign travelers to visit and English is widely spoken. Kerala is rightly famed for its incredible beaches, but between its coastline in the west and the Western Ghats mountain range on its eastern border, visitors will find an enticing mix of historic cities, ancient monuments, wildlife parks, vibrant communities, history and breathtaking scenery. The state is also famed for its rivers and waterways and a boat tour exploring the villages and communities that live in these lush areas is the highlight of many people's stay in Kerala.

Combine this with some of the most taste bud-tingling cuisine in India, and you can imagine how hard it will be to leave before you even get here.

What to do about money in India. Should I take traveler's checks, cash, or credit cards—or should I use an ATM?

ATMs are now common place in all but India's most rural locations, so just take a stash of cash to get yourself started, and use your ATM card for the rest of the trip. Credit cards aren't accepted in most places; unless you plan to buy some high-end items or stay at a plush hotel, chances are you won't have much occasion to rack up a bill. All the nationalised banks are change your currency on their banking time;10 am to3 pm.

Promote Eco friendly Tourism -live with nature

Sustainable tourism

With more than 900 million people traveling each year, the tourism industry wields tremendous economic importance, especially in areas rich in biological and cultural diversity. But unless tourism is practiced responsibly and in harmony with the environment, it can lead to unchecked development, cultural exploitation, habitat destruction, waste and pollution. The purpose of sustainable tourism is to allow tourism to develop in a way that is fair and equitable for host communities. Sustainable tourism is economically viable in the long-term, and it avoids damage to tourist attractions and the physical environment.

Eco friendly Nature resort in Northen Thailand.

Northern Thailand is home to interesting and colourful ethnic minorities, known as the hill tribes. These add an important element to tourism here and you may visit, or go trekking to, numerous villages, where they are happy to receive you. Each hill tribe has its own customs, language, dress and spiritual beliefs. The hill tribes are most distinctly recognised for their colourful and unique costume, which they continue to wear daily.

Phupai Resort

Phupai resortn is surrounded by scenic mountainous area covered by refreshingly cool mist and the warmth of sunlight at dawn shading the lofty pine forest and acres of fertile rice fields which truly reflects the peaceful atmosphere.

Pai, the land where Thai and Thai Yai cultures are harmoniously synchronized together, perfectly illustrates the simple way of life the local people still have with a strong connection to the nature. Thus the unique charm of this lovely city creates the unforgettable experience in all visitors’ remembrance. With a great concern toward such outstanding characteristics of Pai, Phu Pai Art Resort is exquisitely constructed on the fertile lands of over 70 rai on the clean riverbank, rich with numerous local plants and floras, the green rice fields and traditional style granary, to serve all visitors the real touch of nature throughout their peaceful holidays.

Accommodation:
3 ranges of accommodation are available including the luxurious Honeymoon Suites directly overlooking to the rice fields, the comfortable Deluxe rooms within refreshing atmosphere of the local plants and flowers, and the peaceful Superior rooms which locate in the solitude environment with several local aromatic plants. Apart from the superb accommodations, we also provide you several natural space to take a visit as well as services including the cultivated land for seasonal crops, herbs and rice plantation, the riverbank area for relaxation which is appropriate for all kinds of recreation and adventurous activities, the swimming pool service together with the exercising area with equipments to reinforce your effective exercise within the natural environment. To offer you the comfortable access to all areas and services, the domestic transportation service is available. And now it’s time to experience the authentic touch of nature at Phu Pai Art Resort.

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How to spend your free days in three of the World Cup's host cities — Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban

Johannesburg, Joburg, Jozi, Egoli The city is a financial juggernaut on the African continent. Pulsating with energy and drive, Johannesburg is a hub of culture and excitement.- home to some 6 million people and spirited host to an ever-increasing number of visitors every year.

Now proudly taking its place as Africa’s second largest city, Joburg is growing at an unprecedented rate – constantly and continuously transforming itself. Joburg is seen not only as the economic hub of the Continent, but also as offering a smorgasbord of cultural, leisure, sporting, fashion and lifestyle activities that is fast making us the leading destination for both leisure and business tourists.

While our city may have been founded on a nugget of gold, it’s no longer our Stock Exchange or being the business epicenter for a continent alone that make us famous – rather its the diversity, vibrancy and warmth of our people, the countless cultures they represent and the infinite choices the city offers its citizens and visitors.http://www.joburg.org.za

Cape Town - a city with a diverse range of attractions, sights and activities to offer. From lavish and luxurious to back-packing on a budget, Cape Town has something for everyone. From the landmark beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay to the vibrant V&A Waterfront and Cape Town city centre and the award winning wine farms of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek - time spent in Cape Town will not be forgotten.http://www.aboutcapetown.com/

The city's "golden mile", a four kilometre stretch of beaches, restaurants and promenades, holds pride of place in culturally varied Durban. Durban, with the Zulu name eThekwini, forms part of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality and is the largest city in KwaZulu-Natal. Durban is regarded as the busiest port in Africa and is also a major centre of tourism, due to Durban's warm subtropical climate and beaches. In Durban the Golden Mile provides ample tourist attractions, particularly for people touring and on holiday. Being a coastal city, Durban is constantly affected by the warm Mozambique current flowing down its coastline, making surfing one of the primary activities on the many beaches. Durban is where you will also find several signs demarcating safe swimming areas, with angling and boating as other popular beach activities. Durban is a thriving industrial centre, supporting a major seaport, and a year-round holiday destination. Industries include shipbuilding and ship repairing, sugar refining, petroleum refining, fishing, automobile assembly and the manufacture of food products, paint, chemicals, fertilizers, soap, footwear and textiles.

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Stay in a brand new Paris hotel rate of $232/night, and the third night is free

Italian Golf Vacation $377/Nt Plus Perks - ShermansTravel Exclusive

Hubby wants to play golf, wifey wants a romantic vacation in Italy. A brand-new resort in Puglia, the Borgo Egnazia, has the answer to this dilemma. The gorgeous, sprawling property is offering ShermansTravel readers a golf package with some very special add-ons, like a romantic dinner for two and a private wine tasting. Overlooking the Adriatic Sea, the Borgo Egnazia entertains in a five-star manner with the par-72 golf course, beach club and 4 pools all the while guests relax in the modern yet soothing interiors and lavish Egnathia Spa.

Brand-New Paris Hotel w/Free Night from $232/Night

Say bonjour to romantic Paris this year and save a bundle while shacking up at the newly opened Hotel Beauchamps for $232/night – over $110 less than standard rates! Those who book three nights at the contemporary hotel will receive the third night on the house. That’s a three-night stay in the 8th Arrondissement of Paris near top-of-line shopping, dining, and exciting attractions for just $464.

Breckenridge Luxury Slope-Side Resort w/Breakfast from $150/Nt

Cutting their rates down to size, One Ski Hill Place condominium resort in Breckenridge, Colo., runs its summer special, starting from $75 per person, per night (based on double occupancy), on one-bedroom accommodations — a 33% discount. A brand-new member of the Four-Diamond-recognized RockResorts family, this residential property aligns with conservationist and investor, Laurance Rockefeller’s — yes, that Rockefeller — vision for luxury that coexists with environmental stewardship.

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Fife Announces Hospitality package for foot ball lovers

World cup begins on June 11, Final on 2010 July11 at Johannesburg

Fife Announces Hospitality package for foot ball lovers,for those who wish to watch the matches in style, MATCH Hospitality will meet your every need with creative, flexible and tailor-made hospitality offerings.

MATCH Hospitality is FIFA's worldwide exclusive rights holder of the Official Hospitality Programme for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.

Group Sales

The only guaranteed way for you to experience the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa as a group from the best seats. All games, all dates are available.

Hospitality Packages

Fifa offer hospitality packages to corporate customers or individuals (minimum purchase per match or Series of 4), comprising:

• A 2010 FIFA World Cup premium match ticket

• Match-day hospitality benefits at the stadium such as:

o High-end catering

o Bar-service

o Dedicated parking

o Entertainment

o Gifts

o Access to travel packages

(flight/bus transfers to matches and accommodation)

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Great deals of the week !!!!

Summer Caribbean Deals

Elite Island Resorts offers amazing adventures with three unique Caribbean islands to choose from - Save 40%. Visit :- http://www.eliteislandresorts.com/bt_40off

Family Fun Destination in Southern California

The best family destination in the USA by Trip Advisor, Carlsbad features LEGOLAND, shopping, golf, and beaches. Visit :- http://visitcarlsbad.com/

Hawaii, Air/Car/3 Nights, From $604

This package includes airfare, three nights on the Kona coast, and a car to explore the island