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Ayurveda Beach Resort


Unspoilt and miraculously unexplored, Poovar Island is a rare find in Southern Kerala. Enveloped by the most serene backwaters and opening out to the Sea and a dream golden beach, this Island Resort is Truly a window into Paradise.When you are looking for a hidden holiday, here is how to find it – get out of this world, come to Poovar Island Resort. Located on the backwaters, the resort offers you total privacy on this naturally secluded land.

On the South-Western coast of India, sandwiched between the Arabian Sea and the majestic mountains of the Western Ghats, lies a narrow strip of beautiful land. A bountiful land famed for its awe-inspiring natural beauty.The lush and verdant land called Kerala,the ‘God’s Own Country’.Poovar Island Resort,http://www.poovarislandresort.com, features a variety of unique habitats. A total of 54 cottages set in a spacious 25 acres. Charming land cottages, 54 land cottages,built in typical Kerala architecture,spread across the island fringed with coconut groves offer you traditional ambience combined with state-of-the-art facilities.
Amazing view of 16 floating cottages afloat on backwaters make every visitor wonder with delight.he ‘Ayurveda Village’ is one of the few places where this 6000 year old ancient healthcare system is still practiced at its purest form. A team of experienced doctors and masseurs apply the traditional know how with care, at the right environment to maximise the healing potential. A thoughtfully crafted package of therapies designed to relax, refresh and rejuvenate you. Guaranteed to make you not only feel younger but also look younger.
Of course, Poovar Island Resort also offers all the other trappings you would expect from a leisure holiday. Here, the culinary treats conjured up by master chefs evoke passions. Every meal is a feast fit for the gods. As for ingredients, nothing less than the very best will do, fresh catch from the sea, exotic spices, orchard-fresh fruits and vegetables.
Poovar Island Resort has a special sunken poool bar at the Swimming pool. Enjoy your favourite drink, beverage or fruit juices while on swim. The Kid’s Pool, alongside the main Swimming Pool is a sure dive for the water fun.The extensive green landscape, dotted with palm trees, offer avenues for private enjoyments outside your cottages.

Watersports facilities, indoor games, cookery classes, outdoor barbecue can add upto your holiday experience at Poovar. A special boutique shop showcasing indigenous arts and crafts is a most convenient place to catch upon for souvenir hunting. Typical kerala artefacts, woodcarvings, handicrafts, Shawls, blankets, jewelleries are some of the favourite picks at this boutique shop.

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Use Your Second Home As A Holiday Apartment Rental Money Maker


As a tourist, a holiday apartment or country cottage offers a unique adventure which combines freedom, with comfort. Freedom to do as you please, explore the areas and sites you are interested in, and come home after a long day of fun.
Of course you could decide to be traditional and look to hotels for your holiday accommodation but if you are traveling with your family, hotels may prove to be quite an expensive alternative let alone the level of comfort in terms of space that you will get.
Your apartment or cottage is carefully inspected and maintained by regional managers and offer the best quality available. This is concept that is not new and over time, problems which might have arisen due to the novelty of the idea have been resolved. In London, these apartments are even fully serviced with daily cleaning and regular change of linen and towels.
In fact, you may not even want to restrict yourself to a self catering vacation home in France. Europe is crisscrossed with an extensive railway network, some of it bullet trains and you can expand your travel to any European country.
Just picture yourself exploring the glorious “Chateaux de la Loire” during the day and then head back to a charming, 500 year old restored property on the banks of the River Authion. And just case you have a taste of a visit to Paris, just hop on one of the many bullet trains available in France and travel to Paris in comfort and at great speed.
So if you are planning a short break, or a longer holiday, you can look forward to a unique experience and take your family on a trip of a life time where you will be able to live like the locals and get to know them even better.
And of course, renting a holiday home is a whole lot cheaper than a conventional hotel whilst affording the luxury of much more space. You will be saving money on the rental costs alone, compared to those of hotels but additional savings can become substantial when you decide to take a few meals at home rather than in restaurants. Vacation homes will also often hook you up with reliable baby sitting services and this will in turn allow mom and dad to have this romantic dinner in the Lake District for example which they have always dreamed about. A vacation home is truly unique in the enchantments and possibilities it offers.
As an owner of a property that is not producing sufficient income, you might want to look into this avenue yourself. The self catering market is such that no contract is usually required and so you would be able to dispose of your property without any problem in the even that you chose to sell if for example.
Make an appointment with a local rental agent who will inspect your home and make the necessary recommendations. You can discuss the level of income anticipated and then take an informed decision. At the end [...]

Ideas for Travel Adventures


There are people who are fond of traveling. They like to go to places where they can recharge their souls, unwind, release the tension from work, and simply enjoy what life has to offer.
And there are people who are more of the adventurous type who would rather enjoy the day exploring the forest canopy in Costa Rica or discover the beauty of the wilderness of Siberia.
However, whatever adventure travel most people would like to experience, it is always best to observe safety measures and precautions so as to avoid risk or perils of traveling to unknown lands.
Here’s a list of tips for adventure travelers, whether they want adventures that are more inclined to wilderness or just the typical family adventure most people would love to experience:
1. It is best that people should know what the type of travel adventure they are getting into.
Adventure travel may provide the kind of adrenalin rush most adventurers long to experience every time they get out of their territory. It is the feeling of newness and uncertainty on what will happen that gives them the satisfaction and gratification that they need.
However, it is still important for them to know what they are doing. After all, traveling always involve risky activities especially to those who are set to gain adventure experience.
2. Have a fixed set on the adventure travel destination.
Because of the vastness of locations and adventure locations available today, people might get confused on what areas are best for their adventure travel.
One good tip is to choose a location that can baffle those adventurous minds and mystify the eyes with great mystery.
As much as new and exotic places can be adventurous, it is still best to stick to the classical and typical locations. It would be really risky to try areas which no one has ever dared to go to.
3. Consider the budget.
Adventure traveling can be pretty expensive especially when it entails going to places that entails great adventure packages.
So, it would be better for adventure travelers to shop around first and compare prices before deciding on what kind of adventure travel to take.
Indeed, adventure travel can be one of the most exciting and gratifying travel one can experience. However, with the exotic places, wilderness, and virgin forests that one might consider, it is a must that every travel must know the proper way how to protect themselves and what to do first before trying the place out.
After all, it should be safety that should always be on top priority.

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