1. what transportation would you use to go? Determine how to get to the destination.
2. Which hotels?
3. What sights would you go?
4. Where to shop for souvenirs? Place your luggage as needed.
For your holiday packages destination, I have two highly-recommended place for you

Bali
Who is not familiar with Bali, a tourist destination the World? For each year, millions of tourists went on vacation in Bali Island. Bali became an attractive place for tourists both foreign and domestic tourists. Paradise Island or the island as the island of Bali is famous for its natural beauty and cultural uniqueness. Bali is home to the majority Hindu community population totaled 3.2 million. Islam is the religion of the majority of the second after the Hindu about the spread in 8 districts and 1 city. The eight counties are: Jembrana, Klungkung, Buleleng, Tabanan, Gianyar, Bangli, Karangsem, Badung. And Denpasar is the provincial capital of Bali. If you’re in a research study of the history, you will get a unique Hindu culture with Bali holiday packages.

Some people go to Bali because of reasons; vacation, business, family visit, seminars, training, study tours or social duties, and so forth. However, holiday packages are the way and the perfect reason to visit Bali.

Thailand
Not interested with Bali? Maybe you should try Thailand. For people who got interested in culture of Buddhism, you will find Buddhism culture with Thailand holiday packages. We can see the unique traditional culture in the space of international standard. Enjoy the taste of the royal past in the modern restaurant on the roof of the skyscraper. Get Partying at a nightclub after discounts-shopping in the market. Enjoy the virgin nature of the mountains from a hot air balloon. Old-fashioned sailing ship bathed in sparkling cosmopolitan Bangkok.

And many more, Thailand ensuring you experience the holiday variations are endless. In addition to witnessing the beauty of the culture, you can instantly learn and practice it, as part of study:
• Learn the art of cooking / culinary
• Learning to make silk, sculpture, ceramics
• Learning Thai massage
• Photography
• Thai kickboxing
• Meditation, yoga and so on.

Interested in this country including the beach at Kovalam, Cherai and Varkala, remote tourism lakes and resorts around the Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom and Alapuzha; hill stations and resorts in Munnar, Wayanad, Nelliampathi, Vagamon and Ponmudi, and national parks and nature reserves in Periyar and Eravikulam National Park. The “backwaters” region-wide network of mutual rivers, lakes, and canals that center on Alleppey, Kumarakom, and Punnamada-also see heavy tourist traffic. Heritage sites, such as the Padmanabhapuram Palace, Hill Palace, Mattancherry Palace are also visited. Kochi, followed by Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) ranks among the top tourist destinations of Kerala in 2010. These cities are also popular for shopping and traditional theatrical performances.

Kerala

, a state located in the southwestern tropical Malabar Coast of India, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Known as one of top ten paradise of the world by National Geographic Traveler, Kerala eco-tourism initiative known mainly for its unique culture and traditions, coupled with varied demographics, has made Kerala one of the most popular tourist destinations. in the world. Growing at a rate 13.31%, the tourism industry is a major contributor to the economy of the country.

here are some of Kerala Backwaters Prime Destinations which you can visit for your best vacations:

- Kumarakom Backwaters
- Alleppey Backwaters
- Fort Kochi ( Cochin) Backwaters
- Kollam Backwaters
- Kuttanad Backwaters
- (see kerala map)

Kerala backwaters are amazingly beautiful and are the major attraction of tourists in the state. The backwaters have a unique ecosystem – freshwater from the rivers meets the seawater from the Arabian Sea. In certain areas, such as the Vembanad Kayal, where a barrage has been built near Kumarakom, salt water from the sea is prevented from entering the deep inside, keeping the fresh water intact. Such fresh water is extensively used for irrigation purposes.


A view of houseboats in backwater is really enchanting that tempt tourists for a backwater cruise or a houseboat stay. The meandering pathways of the Kerala backwater tours take you to the world of tranquility and wonderments that gives you wonderful opportunity to enjoy your vacation in a memorable way. Many unique species of aquatic life including crabs, frogs and mudskippers, water birds such as terns, kingfishers, darters and cormorants, and animals such as otters and turtles live in and alongside the backwaters. Palm trees, pandanus shrubs, various leafy plants and bushes grow alongside the backwaters, providing a green hue to the surrounding landscape. Newly wed couples and honeymooners prefer to celebrate their honeymoon vacation staying in a luxurious houseboat cruising over the scenic backwaters of Kerala, India. Visit this God’s Own Country and enjoy the beauty of the backwater tourism, which is truly unmatched and its beauty beyond words to describe.

scenes of kerala blackwaters

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Kerala has 650 km of coastline and numerous beaches. Kerala, known as the ‘God’s Own Country’ is one of the most beautiful places in the world see kerala map. Kerala is known for its beautiful beaches and extensive backwaters, and is one of the major tourist attractions in India, both for Indians and foreigners.

List Of top 5 Beaches in Kerala (Some of the more notable are):

kovalam beach

kovalam beach : Kovalam Beach near Trivandrum has a good bathing area, clean environment and plenty of accomodation. This was a centre of Hippy counter-culture in sixties, and is today well known for hedonistic beach parties.

cherai beach

cherai beach : Cherai Beach near Kochi city has a large sand beach.

marari beach

marari beach : Varkala Beach in Thiruvananthapuram district – A long cliff makes the beach more natural (no restaurant behind you). It is long beach with natural springs from the cliff.

varkala beach

varkala beach : Varkala Beach, also known as Papanasam beach is a beach in Varkala, Kerala, India, along the Arabian Sea, part of the Indian Ocean. The word Papanasam means wash away sins. It is believed that a dip in the waters of Papanasam Beach washes away all the sins in ones life.

alappuzha beach

alappuzha beach : Alapuzha Beach and Kollam Beach are both well known for beach sports and tournaments. The beach has a small park nearby. Alappuzha Lighthouse stands near the beach which is also a curiosity for tourists.

Kozhikode Beach is where Vasco da Gama first landed in India, marking the start of European colonisation and the Age of Discovery.

Muzhappilangadu near Kannur A long drive in beach in Kannur district with lush greenery around. This beach has a naturally clean and closely packed sand which makes it drivable. Beach is very long 4-5 km and is a pleasant place to spend time. Lots of adventure activities like para gliding/ para sailing etc. are arranged in this beach regularly.
here you can see other Kerala Beaches and what do you think?

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tourist destinations in kerala

the city of Thiruvananthapuram /Trivandrum, in addition to well-known as a major IT center and houses several educational institutions and research centers, The city is also famous for its beaches, historic monuments and gardens.

- Alapuzha (Alleppey), the Venice of the East. India’s largest boat race for the Nehru Trophy is going on here every August.

- Kochi (Cochin) is Kerala’s largest city with a varied shopping options.

- Kannur. the kerala history known for its strong heritage, a martial art ‘Kalaripayattu’, the temple of art ‘Theyyam’, political movements, forts, beaches and spice / coffee growing hills.

- Kollam / Quilon, a commercial city famous for cashew industries & coir, surrounded by the dam and lake.

- Kottayam is known as a major educational center.

- Kozhikode / Calicut is the most prominent city of Malabar region, where Vasco da Gamma landed for the first time in India, and one of the oldest centers in the developing world trade. A very clean city known for friendly people.

- Palakkad is the gateway to Kerala by land through the Palghat Pass in the Western Ghats.

- Thrissur / Trichur. Kerala cultural center and is also famous for silk sarees and jewelry stores. Temple festival with caparisoned elephants like Thrissur Pooram. Athirappilly waterfalls, Guruvayur Temple are nearby.

other destinations:
- go to kerala matrimony
- Bekal Fort — a massive coastal Portuguese fort in north Kerala

- Kerala Backwaters — stretching across central Kerala, a must-try experience

- Kovalam Beach — World famous beach near Trivandrum

- Kumarakom — backwater tourism: luxury resorts and house-boat rides near Kottayam

- Munnar — Unspoilt hill station in tea growing hills and misty mountains

- Silent Valley National Park — rain forest with several endangered, protected species

- Thekkady — Periyar Tiger Reserve and elephant forests.

- Wayanad — caves, waterfalls and pristine forests
- Ponmudi — Hill station at Trivandrum, known for its beautiful scenery.

Recognising the potential of tourism in the diversity of religious faiths, related festivals and structures, the tourism department launched a Pilgrimage tourism project.

Major pilgrim tourism attractions include Guruvayur, Sabarimala, Malayatoor, Paradesi Synagogue, St. Mary’s Forane (Martha Mariam) Church Kuravilangad built in 105 A.D, Attukal Pongala(which has the Guinness record for being the largest gathering of women in the planet), and Chettikulangara Bharani.

Ancient Kerala occupied a unique place in the commercial world. The teak found in the ruins of Ur must certainly have come from the Malabar Coast. This means trade flourished around 3000 BC. Cotton from this region was a favourite in Egypt, the Phoenicians visited the coast of Malabar around the same time to trade in ivory, sandalwood and spices. King Solomon is said to have sent his commercial fleet to Ophir which is said to be somewhere in Southern Kerala.

Nothing definitely can be said about the original, early inhabitants of Kerala as there are no evidences or records, however according to the Archaeologists; the early inhabitants of Kerala were the hunters and food gatherers of Negrito tribe. Then came the the Austriches or the Austric people who resembled the present-day Aborigines of Australia and indulged in snake worship. The Austric people were followed by the Dravidians who migrated from the Mediterranean region. The Dravidians drifted away southwards but left behind their substantial cultural contribution on the Aryans (Indo – Iranians) who brought Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism along with them.

There’s no shortage of great rental properties available. But what are some things potential renters should know before they invest in a vacation property?

Each particular owner will have his or her own rules and regulations concerning basic amenities that they offer, what food (if any) will be available, what you’re required to bring, and overall maintenance and cleanup. But there are still basic courtesies that should be followed when renting a vacation property.

Whether you’re an owner renting your cottage out to visitors or you’re a family in search of a great property in which to spend a few weeks away from the bustle of the city, here’s some advice on vacation rentals for everyone.

Amenities

Many houses available for rent are owned and rented out by homeowners. (There are some hotels and resorts that offer house rentals but they’re few and far between.) While this means a home may be more practically outfitted with things like outdoor toys (boats, sporting equipment and the like) and kitchen necessities, it’s not a hotel -in other words, don’t expect fancy toiletries on the end of the bathtub or coffee stations set up on the counters.

If you’re renting out your home, make sure visitors understand what is included in their fees, and if you’re the one doing the visiting, ask the owner for a list of what is available at the house so you can pack everything else that you need.

Cindie Christiano’s husband, Greg, and his family own two cottages in Quebec they both use, as well as rent out. She said there is very little that she asks visitors to pack and makes almost everything at the house available to renters.

“They have access to the lake and paddleboats, and they don’t have to bring anything except their own linens,” she explained. This is a pretty common request among vacation rentals, so find out ahead of time whether you need to bring towels (bath, beach and dish), sheets, pillows (and pillowcases), and blankets.

Food

Renters, for the most part, are expected to buy all their own food -right down to condiments and other staples like sugar. But cottage owners like Christiano, who use their home in between renter visits, sometimes leave certain things in the kitchen that can also be used by visitors.

“They’re allowed to use anything in the fridge since we go up year-round,” Christiano said, “but we do ask people to take all of the food that they brought with them when they leave.”

Most places will have dinnerware, glassware and cookware available for visitors to use. But again, it is entirely up to the owner what, if any food or condiments are provided. Whether you’re the visitor or the one renting out a property, just make sure it is clear what can or can’t be used, and what should be brought in by the visitor and taken home at the end of the stay.

Cleanup

“Leave it like you found it” is the motto for all concerned. If the floors are swept and the bathroom is clean when you arrive, then you’re expected to be just as tidy when you and your family leave. Some homeowners will charge a cleanup surcharge in the event you don’t. Determine all of this prior to the stay.

While Christiano does expect renters to leave the house in good condition, she doesn’t fret over the little things. “I’m not worried about sand on the floor because that’s what happens in the country – it’s a cottage, after all,” she said.

Visitors should, however, do a quick cleanup before they leave.

It’s best to get all this in writing before the trip to ensure that both owner and visitor are clear on what’s required.

Renting a vacation house is a great option for families; you can stay in your routine (eating, bedtime, etc.), you have homier amenities than you would in a hotel, and prices for week-long stays can be much more economical than a per-night resort.

But do your homework; get all your facts straight and don’t leave things to the last minute. If you find it’s too late to book a place this summer, then consider a winter getaway. Or get started now on planning next summer’s holiday.

If you’re looking for a cottage, check with friends; word of mouth is a good way to find something. Or try a site like www.cottagevacation.com, but take the necessary precautions.

My husband says it has that “beach house” smell, while I’m pretty sure it’s Febreeze over dog. It’s the kind of place where there isn’t much to do except play in the sand and hang out. The owners wear socks with Birkenstocks and come out and roast s’mores with you. It’s our kind of place.

As a one-income family, even a modest vacation is a definite splurge. However, we’ve determined that even the briefest getaway beats the family staycation.

If you’re somehow not familiar with the term, a staycation is a vacation you take at home. The idea is that you save money on airfare and hotels and instead enjoy playing tourist in your own backyard. We’ve done several such faux getaways, and I can summarize my best staycation advice in three words: Just go somewhere.

Why would an admitted cheapie reject the staycation? To begin with, despite the numerous newspaper and magazine pieces published on the subject, no one else will understand the idea. My husband’s co-workers, for example, seemed to think he was merely playing hooky and called him with various emergencies the whole week of our last at-home sojourn.

Still, we got off easy. Friends I know have found their staycations interrupted by everything from unpaid child-minding for half the neighborhood to a little light plumbing work over at the in-laws. If you’re in Maui or Disneyland, this does not happen.

The second major problem with the staycation is that you are in your house. If you’re cutting out vacations to beef up the family coffers, there is a good chance that your house, like ours, does not feel like a relaxing spa retreat. As you sit on your couch you will find yourself noticing the hole some kid made in your wall with his light saber or the slightly off smell coming from behind your refrigerator.

Unless you have the good sense to grab some things and jump in the car, you will find yourself dealing with these problems. Even worse, you may find yourself so well-rested that you start to think about tackling some minor home improvement.

If there is a quicker way to ruin an afternoon than heading to a big-box home improvement store, I don’t know what it is. No hotel offers a special add-on package that involves trying to explain what a wax toilet bowl ring is to some bored teenager who doesn’t have a clue where you might find one.

Finally, the whole idea that a staycation is a money saver is a bit of a lie. The tourist traps near you are going to be just as expensive as the tourist traps somewhere else.

The difference is when your tour guide or waitress brightly chirps, “So, where is everyone from?” you’ll get to enjoy a lot of eye-rolling as she clearly thinks you should have known better.

Now, I understand that for many folks, a vacation of any kind, or even time off work, is out of the question. If you’re on the fence, though, let me suggest you pinch your pennies everywhere else. Clip those coupons, shop at the thrift store, put some old junk on eBay and throw everything you save in a jar. By the summer you should have at least enough to get a campsite at Rainier.

It may not be exotic, but it’s still beautiful, and with a little planning, you should be able to get yourself out of cell range.

Most importantly, you won’t be at home. And that, my friends, is priceless.

Maegen Blue lives in Puyallup. She is one of six reader columnists whose work appears in this space. Reach her through her blog, soundsfunmom.com, where she writes about events and activities for families in the South Puget Sound.

Usually a state issued to citizens of a common passport for regular travel.

- Diplomatic passport
For some people issued diplomatic passports to identify them as diplomatic representatives of countries of origin. Therefore, these passport holders enjoy some of the ease of treatment and immunity in the countries where they are assigned.

- service / official Passport
Passports are issued to the technicians and administrative staff of a diplomatic mission such as embassies and consulates, or for civil servants / government is implementing a job abroad. This type of passport holders get a few conveniences not owned by the holders of ordinary passports.

- foreigners Passport
Passports of foreigners is a passport given to someone who is not a citizen. Terms and conditions for having this type of passports is set by each state. Examples of this passport is a passport that is used for the Haj (brown passport), issued by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

- group Passport
Passports will be given to the group, for example, groups of children traveling school holidays. All children on the trip enough to have a passport groups during their vacation trip in progress.