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Lakshadweep
The lagoon offers excellent potential for water sports like swimming, wind-surfing, diving, snorkeling and kayaking. No wonder, Lakshadweep is fast becoming India's one of its kind “Adventure sport – Nature Tourism” location. Each island is fringed by snow white coral sands. The crystal clear water and the abundant marine life enhance the beauty of these islands. Against the vast expanse of the blue sea, the islands look like emeralds. The huge shallow calm lagoon on one side with wall like reef made of marine live coral boulders blocks the incoming swells of the outer sea.
The islands are linked to the mainland by ship, helicopter, Indian Airlines, Kingfisher Airlines and mechanized sailing wooden vessels. The islands like Agatti and Bangaram can be reached by ship and air from Cochin. From Agatti, Kadmat and Kavaratti are linked by speed ferry. In all the islands, elaborate infrastructure is in place to meet the needs of tourists.
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Mauritius is known for its coral reefs, sandy beaches and crystal clear beach water which make it a tourist paradise. It provides you with an opportunity to get involved in many aquatic activities such as scuba diving, sailing, parasailing, diving etc and is a paradise for beach lovers as well as water sports lovers. Apart from beaches, it also has historical monuments and wildlife. This breathtakingly beautiful island is situated in South West of Indian Ocean. The package tour to Mauritius takes you through some of the breathtaking attractions such as Casela Bird Park, Pamplemousses Park and Lle aux Cerfs Island.
Mauritius is also becoming the fast growing honeymoon destination. Its heavenly ambiance, cool amiable climate, fascinating charm and marvelous attractions have made it a honeymooner’s paradise.
Among the attractions of Mauritius are:
• Grand Bay - The heart of the island’s nightlife. Also a first choice shopping and leisure destination.
• Pereybere - A public beach very popular among tourists especially for its shopping facilities, restaurants and pubs. Watersports are also available.
• Mont Choisy - The longest and largest public beach in Mauritius. It is much appreciated for its fine white sand and the facilities has to offer.
• Balaclava Ruins - The ruins of the old Balaclava estate.
• The Triolet Shivala - The longest village on the island, Triolet, is also home of the biggest Hindu temple, the Maheswarnath.
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Phuket
Phuket is Thailand's tourism crown jewel. What it offers covers the whole spectrum of activities, from the most decadent to the most spiritual. Whether a visitor is expecting earthy entertainment of Patong Beach, or meditation in a Thai monastery, Phuket has both and anything in between. All along the west coast of Phuket Island are lovely sandy beaches, bays and coves. These are the best beaches in Phuket. Although the Andaman Sea can get pretty rough at times, the west coast is the main focus of tourists to Phuket, with Patong Beach being the most happening place and the hive of tourism activity. The other beaches on the west coast offer a quieter retreat. Many tourists descend on Patong Beach for the nightlife and shopping, and then return to their resort rooms on the other beaches. The idea of a Phuket paradise may mean a luxury spa with a horizon pool merging with the sea.
All that tourism development in Phuket means that it is also one of the most expensive places in Thailand outside of Bangkok. Nevertheless, there is quality and good products on offer for that price. As far as tourists from rich countries are concerned, Phuket is still relatively cheap – you can enjoy fine dining in the best restaurant in Phuket, with quality food and service, at a much lower price than you could have done in any Western city. For the moneyed traveler, Phuket offers good value for the price.
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Bali
Lakshadweep
One of world's most spectacular tropical island systems, Lakshadweep is tucked away at 220-440kms off the Kerala Coast. The islands offer a precious heritage of ecology and culture. The unique feature of the Islands is its coral reef, making it a pristine leisure spot to come back to. 4200 sq. kms. of lagoon, rich in marine wealth, is spread over 36 islands in an area of 32 sq. kms. The underwater view at Lakshadweep is kaleidoscopic and breathtaking.
The islands are linked to the mainland by ship, helicopter, Indian Airlines, Kingfisher Airlines and mechanized sailing wooden vessels. The islands like Agatti and Bangaram can be reached by ship and air from Cochin. From Agatti, Kadmat and Kavaratti are linked by speed ferry. In all the islands, elaborate infrastructure is in place to meet the needs of tourists.
Lakshadweep was given the National Eco-Tourism Award 1997.
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Mauritius
Mauritius is known for its coral reefs, sandy beaches and crystal clear beach water which make it a tourist paradise. It provides you with an opportunity to get involved in many aquatic activities such as scuba diving, sailing, parasailing, diving etc and is a paradise for beach lovers as well as water sports lovers. Apart from beaches, it also has historical monuments and wildlife. This breathtakingly beautiful island is situated in South West of Indian Ocean. The package tour to Mauritius takes you through some of the breathtaking attractions such as Casela Bird Park, Pamplemousses Park and Lle aux Cerfs Island.
Mauritius is also becoming the fast growing honeymoon destination. Its heavenly ambiance, cool amiable climate, fascinating charm and marvelous attractions have made it a honeymooner’s paradise.
Among the attractions of Mauritius are:
• Grand Bay - The heart of the island’s nightlife. Also a first choice shopping and leisure destination.
• Pereybere - A public beach very popular among tourists especially for its shopping facilities, restaurants and pubs. Watersports are also available.
• Mont Choisy - The longest and largest public beach in Mauritius. It is much appreciated for its fine white sand and the facilities has to offer.
• Balaclava Ruins - The ruins of the old Balaclava estate.
• The Triolet Shivala - The longest village on the island, Triolet, is also home of the biggest Hindu temple, the Maheswarnath.
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Phuket
Phuket is Thailand's tourism crown jewel. What it offers covers the whole spectrum of activities, from the most decadent to the most spiritual. Whether a visitor is expecting earthy entertainment of Patong Beach, or meditation in a Thai monastery, Phuket has both and anything in between. All along the west coast of Phuket Island are lovely sandy beaches, bays and coves. These are the best beaches in Phuket. Although the Andaman Sea can get pretty rough at times, the west coast is the main focus of tourists to Phuket, with Patong Beach being the most happening place and the hive of tourism activity. The other beaches on the west coast offer a quieter retreat. Many tourists descend on Patong Beach for the nightlife and shopping, and then return to their resort rooms on the other beaches. The idea of a Phuket paradise may mean a luxury spa with a horizon pool merging with the sea.
All that tourism development in Phuket means that it is also one of the most expensive places in Thailand outside of Bangkok. Nevertheless, there is quality and good products on offer for that price. As far as tourists from rich countries are concerned, Phuket is still relatively cheap – you can enjoy fine dining in the best restaurant in Phuket, with quality food and service, at a much lower price than you could have done in any Western city. For the moneyed traveler, Phuket offers good value for the price.
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Bali
Bali in Indonesia is an example of co-existence between the cultures, landscapes and tourism development. It is known for mild climate in all seasons, white sand beaches, 10,000 temples, its interesting culture, the tropical jungle and especially the hospitality of the Balinese. Bali Island is known for its rich culture, beautiful Balinese dances and magnificent landscape panorama from the top hill down to the sea. The landscape consists of mountains, valley, lake, flat area and beautiful white sandy beach and warms blue seawater.
This island offers holidays in a hinterland spread by rice fields on the volcanic slopes that are likely to be still active. There are vacation resorts on the most beautiful white sand beaches of the South as well as 5 star hotels in Bali. At the same time, the island offers water sports and sea activities such as snorkeling, surfing, diving, swimming, fishing among others.
A holiday in Bali is within the reach of all purses. The basic accommodation is not really expensive. Thus, with its vast beaches of the Indian Ocean, Bali remains a major destination for those wishing to explore new horizons.
