Kovalam has the distinction to be the first beach of Kerala to be featured on the international tourism map with tourists from all over the world coming down to Kerala to visit Kovalam.

The beach is divided into three parts by rocky formations jutting out to the sea at two places. These three beaches are named as Light House Beach, Hawwah Beach (Eves Beach) and Samudra Beach. The Lighthouse beach and the Hawwah beach are very popular and are crowded with tourists. They are curvy in shape with shallow water extending up to hundred metres. This gives swimmers a natural protection from strong waves and deceptive undercurrents. The water here is blue and clear.

Both these beaches have many hotels and resorts and restaurants. There are all kinds of Handicrafts, Textiles and Curio shops here selling all kinds of Jewelry, paintings, clothes, Carpets and other knick knacks sourced from different parts of India. These establishments aim primarily at foreign tourists for business. But the Samudra beach is totally in contrast to these two beaches. It is still undeveloped and not many venture out here. This is a part of a fishing village and is primarily used by the fishermen to venture out to the sea. They make use of the catamarans even now. This happens to be just a few light wood logs tied together. One can spend time here leisurely away from the hustle and bustle of the maddening crowds watching the fishermen haul up their daily catch on the shores.

Kovalam has made its presence felt in the international tourism markets and its popularity has forced charter agencies to invent special packages for Kovalam and Kerala. During the tourist seasons, many international charter flights arrive weekly with large number of tourists.

Amenities

Kovalam has rapidly grown in the last few years as tourism has grown by leaps and bounds providing tourists with all kinds of amenities. There are many five star hotels, Inns, lodges and homesteads here to suit all kinds of budgets. Kovalam has gained popularity as a major destination for health tourism with many of the hotels providing authentic Ayurveda treatments. Lazing in the sun or swimming in the shallow waters are just two of the many options available on the beach for tourists. One can avail of Surfing boards, beach umbrellas, beach benches etc for a nominal rent. There are lifeguards on the beach and it is safe to swim here. You can even join the local fishermen for a ride on their catamaran for a small fee.

Other Attractions

There is a Lighthouse on a rocky formation on the south of the beach which is open to visitors. Vizhinjam, an ancient port which was used by the Dutch and the British is adjacent to the beach at a distance of about 1.5kms. It is a natural port and is now in the process of being developed as the Transshipment Container Terminal. There is an ancient temple here which is cut out from rocks with beautiful rock cut sculptures.

It is often confusing when one mentions the word Kuta. Just try doing a Google search, and it will return at least a hundred different hotels and restaurants. Officially speaking, Google is right. After all, Kuta actually represents the name of a district in Bali, covering a total area of 17.52 km2. But the heart of Kuta – where all excitements are happening, kids are building their sand castle, novices are picking up surfing – stretches only about 1 km long.

The beach line in Kuta district is segmented into three parts – Tuban Beach, Kuta Beach and Legian Beach. So the next time you head your way down to Bali, be sure of where you are going. As its name implies, Kuta Beach is ‘central’ beach, accessible from Jalan Raya Pantai Kuta. Over the past decades, Kuta Beach has evolved to become the central magnet of Bali. When you enter Jalan Raya Pantai Kuta, you will be greeted by the Hard Rock establishment. Due to its aggressive marketing in places such as Singapore, many first timers who come to Bali for a short 3 Days 2 Nights gateway think that Hard Rock is the best that Bali has to offer. As you go down the street (Jalan Raya Pantai Kuta), you will find Harris followed by Mercure Hotels. Personally, I do think that these three hotels are comparable. The view from Mercure’s pool is unbeatable. As you continue walking down the streets, you can find wide variety of eating choices – from Pizza Hut to Mc Donalds, from Nanxiang Restaurant offering fine Chinese cuisine to Vivo Rosso offering dine and lounge experience.

If you prefer something that is small on budget but great in taste, there is a food court located right at the center of Jalan Raya Pantai Kuta. You can pick from Chinese seafood to traditional Indonesian to Western dishes. Just be prepared to be aggressively courted by the stall vendors. They will not force you to buy, just politely tell them that you want to first look around before deciding your pick.

As you continue to head down the road, few more decent hotels – Grand Istana Rama, Kuta Seaview Cottages and Kuta Bali Hotel – add to your list of accomodation choices. Choose one of these hotels (along the main street) only if you plan to spend your entire days doing nothing else but hanging out at the Kuta Beach. Otherwise, smaller (but not less descent) hotels or inns offer more budget-friendly alternatives.

The Kuta Beach

Hundreds of Thousands of tourists visit Kuta Beach every year. Absent of any disasters or major disruptions, the beach are crowded throughout the year. This is a place where many Balinese (and even migrants from land as far away as Java and Sumatra) depends on for their living.

What you can do. At Kuta Beach, there is a lot you can do. You can simply bring your own towel or sarong (or buy one if you did not bring one), lay it on the sand and start your sun tanning treatment. If you want something hassle-free, you can rent one of the beach canopies and even the wood or plastic chair (if you prefer not to sit on the sand). If you are a little more adventurous, you can sign up for a surfing lesson that covers a little bit of theory and practical. After all, Kuta Beach used to be one of the favorites surfing destination. Today, due to the crowds, advanced surfers are compelled to look for a greener pasture. Or if you want to know how it feels like to be a Queen of Kuta for a day, you can choose one of the spot under the tree. Sit on the towel or chair. Indulge yourself from head to toe. Hair Braiding costs you between US$2-5, depending on the number of knots you do (and of course your bargaining skills). Tattooing costs you between US$2-3 and it last for 2 weeks. Manicure and pedicure costs $5-10 each. Back shoulder or foot reflexology massage costs US$3-5 for 90 minutes each. (Have covered from everything from head to toe? I hope I did not miss out a thing).

After being a Queen Royal and you start feeling hungry, you can try some of the stalls. There is sweet rojak (Javanese Style), nasi padang (Sumatra), nasi uduk (Jakarta), bakso (Obama says it’s delicious). When you are thirsty, give Teh Botol (Bottled Iced Tea) a try. But be warned that these stalls do not come with hygiene warranty. So try them at your own risk and if you think that your stomach can cooperate with your taste buds.

Simply sitting by one of the stalls, enjoying gentle touch of sea breezes and watching people of all kinds – age, race, nationality and fashion – would make my day. In the evening, you can sit back, relax and watch the sun disappears from the horizon.

With so much to see, do, try and discover, it is no wonder Kuta is probably one of the most famous beach in World.

There are many companies offering flights to Faro Airport Transfers including low cost airlines such as Ryanair, Monarch and Easyjet. Flights into Faro often come in from the sea, providing great views of the city of Faro and the Algarve during the descent.

Faro airport transfers itself is not that big compared to the larger UK airports, and finding your way around is generally quite straight forward. There are no train services at the airport, but there are buses and taxis available for the 15-20 minute drive into Faro, which has rail connections to the major Algarve tourist resorts, Spain and Lisbon. The train station is easily walkable from Faro city centre.

Driving from Faro to holiday destinations along the Algarve is relatively easy. The roads are not busy compared to the UK, and once you get away from Faro itself the rush hour traffic is minimal. Traffic around Faro can be busy from around 8.30-9AM and 6-7PM.

Whether you are heading East or West, generally it is best to head for the A22 which is signposted from the airport. Follow directions for Albufeira to go west or Spain (Espanha) for Tavira.

If you arrive early at the airport, or if you want to get something to eat before heading on to your destination, Montenegro is situated approximately 1 km from the airport. There are a few small cafes on Montengro high street where you can sit outside and enjoy the sun with a beer or a coffee before continuing on your journey. Alternatively, at the Faro airport roundabout follow the signs for Praia de Faro and in 5 minutes you will be at Faro beach. Flight arrivals/departures For flight times at Faro Airport please visit the ANA website. Places to Stay close to Faro Airport Faro Airport is located in the Montenegro district to the west of Faro. If you have an early morning/late night flight there are a couple of hotels in Montenegro which may be an alternatve to an early morning/late night drive. Montenegro is not a typical tourist destination, so most people don’t speak English. It has a few shops including several typical Algarve Pastelarias (pastry/coffee shops), where you can sit outside and watch Algarve people going about their everyday lives.

Hotel Ibis Faro – Approx. 3km from Faro Airport and within easy walking distance of Montenegro shops and the Forum Algarve (JUMBO) shopping centre. Has outdoor pool. Hotel Monaco (Montenegro) – Approx 2km from Faro Airport and has outdoor pool. Very reasonably priced. Hotel Aeromar (Faro Beach) – Approx 3km from Faro Airport Hotel Aeromar is located across the road from Faro beach (follow signs for Faro beach from the Faro Airport roundabout). Ideal if you want to be in a fairly quiet location next to the sea. The Pousada de Estoi Hotel Approx 10 km from Faro Airport on the outskirts of Faro. The 19th century Palace of Estoi has now been into converted to a hotel. With its fantastic architecture and gardens, this is a great hotel for those seeking a quiet break. Distances from the Airport to Algarve Resorts Distances from Faro Airport to some of the main Algarve resorts are given below: Faro to Albufeira 45km/28 miles Faro to Lagos 91km/57 miles Faro to Portimao 60km/37 miles Faro to Tavira 40km/25 miles Car Hire at Faro Airport Transfers low cost car hire Faro PortugalFaro airport transfers

Blackpool hotels can be found all the way next to the coast from peer to peer. Such is the popularity of Blackpool as a tourist attraction; it is fair to say that there are more guest houses and apartments for tourists, for residents near the coast where all the attractions can be found. Many guests Blackpool view of the lighting, which is another famous feature of the place. This is an integrated indicator below to understand more than 40,000 bulbs, which helps tourists and locals, are in an ideal location. This begins in August in most years.

The decision of where you are staying in Blackpool is not an easy task, especially with lots to offer. Another problem may be that if you decide to stay at Blackpool for a busier time of year, you have problems, a track available, if you choose the plan in advance. This is also a good option if you have the advantage of the many offers and discounts are available to take if you are willing to love.

When you decide where to stay in Blackpool an important thing to consider is what they want out of your stay. A disadvantage of this is that you can end up very busy and it’s easy for a quiet moment in his place.

If you are looking for Blackpool in apartments or hotels in Blackpool, who want to stay conveniently out of town, they must also have the long road it might take to where you want to be considered. Despite this, you can enjoy the tram is available, with good regularity.

Blackpool guest houses, which between popular entertainment and cabaret are also at night, while some even swimming pools and gyms inside. Whether you can be happy in a hotel like this depends on many factors, not least keep your budget and preferences. Prices can vary considerably, especially in relation to the time of year, the hotel location and facilities available there. To recommend leaving the discussion of the likely costs of a Blackpool holiday you are looking for online prices and you will get there, do not forget, however, left enough money for a good time when you are away,

This considered one of the leading commercial cities symbolizes the strength of East-Asian economy. It has a vibrant culture and migrants from various cultures make it a culturally rich city. Possessing all features of Asian people and life, the city has everything to see for tourists who come in large numbers from around the world. Its not only attracts travelers but leaves them enchanted for their rest of life.

Fitting the bill of all kinds of travelers, it truly is an attractive tourist destination which meets all imagination of travelers. The cosmopolitan city, however, offers excellent range of accommodation to here. With various budget hotels, travelers have plenty of choices in terms of accommodation. Hotels not only provide excellent facilities but are cheap also for those travelers who do not have much budget still want to travel to the country.

Offering comprehensive range of accommodation facilities to travelers to Kuala Lumpur such as Tanjung Rhu Resort, Golden Sands Resort, The Frangipani Langkawi Resort, Grand Millennium KL, Impiana KLCC Hotel, Avillion Port Dickson, Merdeka Palace Hotel, Sutera Harbour Resort, Traders Hotel Penang, Hotel Equatorial Melaka and many others are extremely popular. With budget hotels in Kuala Lumpur in sight, travelers to Malaysia can explore the country with low budget staying in Kuala Lumper