Kerala 8th best tourist spot in world to be in 2017; It's true heaven, says trend report
- Kerala found its place in the ABTA list of '12 destinations to watch in 2017.'
- Kerala is the only destination from India to enter the list.
- The cover of the report carries a photograph of traditional Kettuvallam (House Boat) of the ‘beatiful southern coastal state of Kerala.’
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Kerala is making waves in the world travel and tourism circles. Past few years saw the rise of Kerala Tourism as a truly global brand. Now, it has gained the rare distinction of becoming the only place from India and the 8th in the world among the list of ’12 destinations to watch’ in the Travel Trends Report 2017, published by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA).
The cover page of the report carries a photograph of traditional Kettuvallam (House Boat) of the ‘beautiful southern coastal state of Kerala.’
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The ABTA report goes gaga over the beauty of Kerala backwaters and invites readers to enjoy lush, laid- back luxury 'in your very own floating hotel.’ “A journey through these placid (back) waters is best enjoyed in a luxuriously furnished Kerala ‘houseboat’, as the life of the local people, spice plantations and forests slowly unfold before you.”
A journey through these placid (back) waters is best enjoyed in a luxuriously furnished Kerala ‘houseboat’
“The food on board the houseboats is freshly prepared, with coconut, prawns and delicately-spiced fish featuring heavily; it’s a delicious and healthy mix,” it explains.
The ABTA also praises the spice and tea plantations near Munnar and Kerala's palm-fringed beaches. “The land is a true haven for travelers looking for the healing touch of Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old system of medicine still practiced to perfection throughout the state,” the report said.
Andalucia in Southern Spain tops the list followed by Atlantic Islands of Azores and Bermuda.
Andalucia in Southern Spain tops the list followed by Atlantic Islands of Azores and Bermuda. Kerala finds its place in the list after Chile, County Kerry, Croatia and Denmark. The tropical destination is rated higher than Sardinia, South Africa, Southern States of USA and Vietnam.
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Even though the ABTA is all praise for the natural beauty of the destination, it does not share the same opinion about the men there. The report warned women travellers to be cautious and to avoid isolated areas, including beaches, when alone ‘at any time of day.’
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