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Kerala is a state situated in the south of India and is a place of immense natural beauty, and rich culture and traditions. Referred as God's own country, Kerala presents nature in the form of blue lagoons, beautiful hill stations, backwaters, lush green vegetation, high mountain peaks, picturesque valleys, magnificent churches and beautiful temples. Tourists coming to visit the place get awestruck with the spectacular and exotic natural beauty of the state.Kerala tour offers a variety of travel options to the tourists. People coming to visit the place come for varied reasons. Some tourists prefer houseboat tours whereas others come to visit the place on Ayurveda tour. With the various options offered by the Kerala travel packages, people get to know the various facets of Kerala and see it in a new light.The backwater trips on the lovely luxurious house boats are perhaps the most popular among all. With a .. more»

Looking for a new vacation travel destination? Wondering which holiday spots don't get the credit they deserve, and which ones receive too much? Here are some tips on a few of the most over- and underrated places.Underrated:South Dakota/Black Hills. Beautiful oasis of pine and mountains, and plenty to do with Mount Rushmore, Native American sights, Hiking, scenic drives, waterfalls, tons of wildlife to view, national parks,camping, fishing, and even wild horses and bison roaming free.IdahoUpstate New YorkTennesseeNational parks in Southern Utah.South CarolinaGulf Coast of FloridaWashington DC. A wonderful city with lots of places to explore.Northern WisconsinThe city of AthensOslo, NorwayLouisville, Kentucky. Not just for horse racing, this city has lots of small-town charm, a diverse art scene, a theme park for coaster lovers, lots of great restaurants, and much more.Portland, Oregon.Overrated:Miami/South Florida. Hot, humid, crowded. Good shopping though for sure. The beach is fun but there are much better beaches .. more»

Ask Canadians where they are heading for a winter break and you are most likely to hear Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Caribbean cruises. These tourist spots are quite hot among Canadians, because of their sun-soaked beaches and mildly warm climate. Industry experts agree that tourism demands for all these locations are hitting their all-time high because of the lavish accommodation, sight-seeing arrangements, and the variety of travel packages, which these destinations offer.Mexican Coastal ResortsIn Mexico, Mayan Riviera, Cozumel on the Yucatan Peninsula, Cancun, and Los Cabos on Baja Peninsula are the most popular tourist destinations. Particularly, the Yucatan has witnessed a spectacular rise in resort and hotel development because of its amazing beaches and Mayan archaeological sites such as Chichen Itza and Tulum. The Mayan Riviera is also popular as the top destination for Canadian travelers. Climbing up the popularity charts are also Puerto Vallarta and a revitalized Acapulco .. more»

Five Affordable World Travel DestinationsLocations That Offer More But Cost LessSo you want to travel the world but you have a tight budget? Are you tired of reading about everyone else's exotic adventures and ready to have some of your own? Have you always wanted to take an international vacation but thought you couldn't afford it? There are numerous travel destinations across the world that are both exciting and affordable. Five of them are described here to give you ideas and get you started planning your own getaway.There are two ways to approach affordable vacations to distant destinations. Either you will save money getting there or the savings will occur once you arrive at your selected spot. If you want the trip there to be affordable, many travel consolidators recommend choosing well-known destinations that are served by numerous airlines and receive millions of travelers each year. The competition for customers .. more»

The small country of Andorra is a land of prosperity due to tourism. It is located in Western Europe, bordered by Spain and France. Rugged mountains are in excess, due to location of the country in eastern Pyrenees mountain range, amongst which the Coma Pedrosa, is the highest range. The summer and winter resorts, apart from the duty free status, have been the prime attractions for the massive volume of tourists visiting the country every year. This leads to huge returns from tourism accounting for up to 80% of the country's Gross Domestic Product.Dotted with impressive remains of traditional past, Andorra amply exhibits its rich architectural heritage.Travelers seeking some blood tingling, electrifying adventure will be pleased with overwhelming options, amongst which the skiing is the most popular. The Soldeu el Tarter deserves a special mention in this context. Apart from being a popular ski resort, with basic accommodations, it is .. more»