FASHION AND TOURISM

Anjuna Beach Goa

Along its 7000 km of coastline, India boasts of a number of beautiful beaches. The tranquil environment with abundant greenery around is just perfect to relax and refresh the drained mind and body. Lie on the smooth sandy beaches and soak the warmth of the sun or simply take a quiet walk barefooted on these beaches. The calming effect will easily penetrate deep into your body. The vast stretches of sea water have a unique ability to carry away all your worries and heartaches along with its waves. You can also watch the sun rise and set far in the horizon and appreciate the beauty that is reflected as a reflection in the water.

And for all those who are more venturesome and yearn for a lot of challenging activities, the beaches have plethora of options to choose from. Swim along with the waves of the ocean water or dive deep into the water to discover a magnificent and colourful marine world. Also, catch the good waves and duckdive the bigger ones while surfing. Cruising in the ocean water is for those who wish to explore the vastness and deepness of the water body without getting wet.

In brief a beach tour in India will provide every kind of tourist one or the other thing to enjoy, from isolation and opportunity for introspection to action and fun. Take a beach trip to India to actually experience what makes the beaches in India attractive to so many tourists.

If you’re after an all-over tan on this year’s vacation Canada has some beautiful beaches. Hanlan’s Point Beach became a nude beach after forward-thinking sunseekers finally convinced local authorities to let it all hang out. And Wreck Beach was Canada’s first and largest nude beach - it has a stunning view to boot. Located at the confluence of the Frasier River with the Straits of Georgia and English Bay, it’s markedly different from Florida’s tropical coastline. Canada vacations offer more than just snow.

So, put the potato salad on hold and whip out the Stairmaster. Get your bikini body in gear and head for the sunny shores of the USA. Who knows what adventure awaits you in the great blue ocean?

The Caribbean Islands are world famous for their luxurious beachfront resorts, casinos and hotels, and the beach resorts in Puerto Rico rank among the best in the region. All across the island’s shores, you’ll find exquisite resorts just waiting to show you what Puerto Rico has to offer. As you would expect, most Puerto Rico resorts are aligned on or near the top beaches. Cities like San Juan, Rincon, Dorado, Vieques and Fajardo are where you’ll find the majority of them.

San Juan has great accommodations in resorts like the Intercontinental Resort and the always flashy San Juan Marriott Resort – equipped with its own casino and looking out onto the glory that is Condado Beach (one of San Juan’s best), beach resorts in Puerto Rico don’t get much better than this. Dont Forget to learn spanish, The San Juan Marriott Resort also has the Stellaris Casino attached if you want a little more excitement on your vacation, while also including some of the city’s high-class restaurants.

The city of Dorado, just west of the capital, is home to a number of beach resorts in Puerto Rico that cater specifically for golfers, not to mention being well-known as one of the choice locations for fishing on the island. Here you’ll find the Dorado del Mar Beach and Golf Resort, offering unlimited play for guests on the astounding courses on the premises, and also the Hyatt Dorado Beach Resort and Country Club, which has everything you could want, for a slightly more affordable price. It is also one of the Puerto Rico resorts most geared towards providing for traveling families.

The Bâb Saîda development is in the superb Marina Beach resort, right next door to Marina Marbella Maroc. The Marina Beach Resort is rightfully famous for its beautiful beaches of golden sand and its crystal clear water, and represents a paradise for sun and sea lovers.

The development has wonderful gardens which frame inviting swimming pools, and the views out to sea are absolutely stunning.

The blocks are sympathetically spaced and no higher than four floors, lending a feeling of relaxed calm to the whole environment. They vary in size from a decent 55 sq metres up to a very spacious 130 sq metres. The bathrooms have a steam room as well as a shower, contributing to the feeling of luxury. While built to the best of modern standards, these properties are also charming, and boast generous terracing from which to enjoy the warm days and evenings.

The development is in a privileged position, being only 200 metres from the marina and right at the entry to the Golden Mile. A theme park and water park are only five minutes away. Southern Spain is only half an hour away via the ferry at Ceuta, and Tangier airport is less than two hours’ drive. Continued investment means that the amenities and facilities of this up-and-coming tourist area are improving all the time.

Anjuna Beach

Anjuna Beach, Mapusa- Goa

About the beach

Situated eight kilometers west of Mapusa, Anjuna beach is the most happening of all beaches, one rather say its the mother of all beaches in Goa. This freak capital of the world is on holiday round the year. Bordered by red laterite cliffs and white sands, the beach presents a contrasting color view. And ever swinging with winds, coconut plantation just adds to the serenity of enjoying a cool breeze on the beach. People flocking this beach are so varied in their interests, yet they all come to Anjuna for the same reason. No one wants to miss the sensation of being on a beach that has been the hub of trance parties since decades. The magic of Anjuna beach can't be put to words, only experienced, maybe in a hopping beach party under a moon lit sky.

History of Anjuna beach is quite young. The beach was 'discovered' sometime in 1950's and 60's by a group of travellers and then they began to meet here in dry season to party.

One of the biggest beaches, the vastness of Anjuna can be realized by the fact that there is a north, a south and a middle to the beach. While most of the hotels, bars and restaurants are in north Anjuna, towards the middle Anjuna is Flea market and in the south is Little Anjuna Beach. The business on Anjuna, be it the stretching sprawl of restaurants or the flea market, is a swirling activity, yet it has that laid back holiday destination feeling to it. The magnet in Anjuna is such that anyone and everyone coming here gets immersed in the culture of Anjuna.

Kovalam Beach

Kovalam Beach- Kerala

About Kovalam Beach

Kovalam, a tiny little town in the district of Thiruvanantpuram in Kerala, is pretty well known for its beaches. Many ardent admirers of Kovalam ceaselessly project it as the best beach destination of the country. And there is nothing wrong in it given the fact that the number of tourists flocking to spend some time on the beach has been forever on increase.

There are actually three beaches that make Kovalam so popular - the Lighthouse beach, Eve's or Hawa beach and Ashok beach. The Lighthouse beach is the southernmost beach and perhaps the most popular amongst the tourists. A rocky promontory separates it from the second beach, Hawa, which in turn is again disjoint from the third beach, Ashok, by a rocky promontory. Apart from these crescent shaped beach, there are a few other lesser known beaches that are equally beautiful and charming in their appeal. .

The history of the Kovalam states that it was a small fishing village, spotlessly clean, till the time the hippies stepped on it. The pristine beauty of the beach and the sparkling views from the rocky promontory entranced them infinitely and the rest as they say is history. People soon began to pour in large numbers to catch a glimpse of the by now famous beach. Its proximity to the capital city of Thiruvanantpuram also ensured that accessing the beach was not a problem for the enthusiasts.

Today, beaches of Kovalam are not as clean as earlier, nevertheless, the magnificent views still continue to enamour tourists beyond words.

Things to Do

A Bit of Sightseeing

Starting from the Lighthouse beach, the first sight that will captivate you is that of the Vizhinjam Lighthouse. Dominating the rocky promontory, the lighthouse still glows in the darkness of night at regular intervals. The light emitted by it during this time creates a magical atmosphere on the beach which you will definitely love. However, the drawback here is that you are not allowed to enter the Lighthouse itself. Quiet closeby another monument dedicated to two 15th century poets from Kovalam, Ayyippilla and Ayyanappilla Asan, is worth a visit.

The rocky promontory that divides the second and the third beach has yet another attraction for you in form of the Halcyon Castle. You can have a look at the castle that presently remains vacant due to an ongoing political tussel. .

A small mosque by the name of Kovalam Jama Masjid stands on the Ashok beach and right across, on the other side of the road, is a Ganapati Temple. You can pay a visit to both these religious places while on Kovalam beach.

Alappuzha Beach

Alappuzha Beach- Kerala

About the Alappuzha Beach

Alappuzha is a tiny place located on a thin strip of land between the Arabian Sea and the Punnamada Backwaters. The place is fondly referred to as the Venice of East because of its striking similarity between the two (Alappuzha and Venice) with regards to intricate maze of backwaters, canals and bridges. In the east the canals open to the Punnamada Backwaters while on the west they end close to the pier of Alappuzha beach. Alappuzha was once a thriving port and also a gateway to enter Kerala. The port was built by Raja Kesava Das, the Deewan of Travancore in the 18th century and facilitated the passage of goods to and from the region.

Today, Alappuzha and its beach are a huge attraction for tourists who are in search of some different experience. The waters of the sea rush towards you as you approach it and seems more than willing to reveal the earthly story of this quaint little town.

Dona Paula Beach

Dona Paula Beach Panaji- Goa

About the Beach

With romance is in the air, the beach is bustling with activity throughout the year. Just seven kilometers from the Goan capital, Panjim is Dona Paula, the most happening beach of the state. Dona Paula is nestled on the southern side of the rocky headland dividing Zuari and Mandovi estuaries.

The greenery to the beach is lent by palm trees and casuarina groves and it presents an excellent view to the Mormugao harbour. The beach has the obvious advantage of being in proximity with the capital city. During festivals like Janmashtami and the feast of St. Lawrence, Dona Paula is immersed in the colours of festivity.

What lends the beach romantic angle is the legend behind the name of Dona Paula. The legend has it that Dona Paula was the daughter of the Viceroy in the colonial era and was in love with Gasper Dias, son of a fisherman. As their love could never be realized, they jumped together from the cliff to death. Furthermore it says that she is seen emerging from the sea wearing only a pearl necklace on moonlit nights. Haunted by the romantic tale of Dona Paula, the beach hold dual attraction for the Indian tourists. Its the same beach where film Ek Duje ke liye was shot.