GoaThe
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 stretching 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.
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Covelong Beach
Covelong is a nice beach between Madras(Chennai) and Mahabalipuram and a
small charming fishing settlement. It was originally a port built by Saadat
Ali, Nawab of Carnatic and it was here that the French General Laboudonnais
landed his troops in 1746. Later taken by Clive in 1752 and destroyed. The
Beach is separated from the mainland by the canal running from
Madras(Chennai) to Mahabalipuram. The Fisherman's Cove Resort with rooms in
the main buildings and cottages and the sandy beach here is run by Taj Group
of Hotels. An hours drive from Madras city or from the airport.
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Kovalam Beach
A 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.
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Bangaram
IslandFringed 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 uninhabited. The
lagoons around the islands are beautiful and clear, offering excellent
opportunities for swimming, snorkeling 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.
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Erangal Beach
Just 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 colored 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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