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A hotel management graduate and trainee at the Marari Beach Resort, Romu had been standing in the portico, ready with the welcome drink, and once he had overcome the shock of my leaping at the coconut ...

Eco-friendly luxury, bang on the sand. Marari Beach Resort near Alleppey is the ultimate Indian coastal hideaway; relax in a hammock under a palm tree or take advantage of an excellent activities ...

'And what are your good names?' asked our waiting driver as he led us to his white Ambassador, India's signature Forties-style taxi car. Wood smoke, incense, jasmine and open sewers were the colourful ...

Located 11 km away from the small town of Alleppey, this peaceful beach is a perfect excursion for travellers headed to the backwaters south of Cochin. With palm trees lining the spotless silvery sand ...

Lesser-Known Hotels and Resorts in Kerala: This a popular tourist destination in India Kerala, "God's Own Country," is widely loved for its emerald backwaters, lush tea plantations, and pristine ...

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Relax in a hammock under a palm-tree or take advantage of an excellent activities programme. Everything you need for a lazy (or busy) holiday, under one thatched roof. Of the 49 garden villas, 10 pool ...