India’s Top 10 Most Luxurious Beach Resorts

A trip to India can be a very enlightening and enriching experience. This country has many different attractions that grab the attention of travelers all over the globe. It contains such a vibrant culture, rich history, and the geography of the country is very diverse. With all the options available when visiting India it can be a very difficult decision as to where to visit and where to stay.

However, if you’re planning a trip to one of the beautiful Indian beaches then staying at one of the most luxurious beach resorts this country has to offer would definitely be an experience of a lifetime. Listed below are India’s top ten most luxurious beach resorts.

10) The Spazio Leisure Resort

This resort is situated right in the heart of Anjuna Goa. It is surrounded by beautiful Portuguese architecture, winding rivers, and stunning landscaping. The resort offers spacious rooms all outfitted with the necessities of any luxury resort - LCD televisions, large bathrooms, and stylish furniture. There is also a personal balcony which enables you to enjoy a stunning view. The resort also offers authentic cuisine that is served in a traditionally designed Goan balcony.

9) The Paradise Isle Beach Resort

This luxurious resort is located right on Maple Beach. Paradise Isle offers 70 rooms and 10 cottages, and most of these have a beautiful ocean view. All the rooms are equipped with satellite television, internet, channel music, and 24 hour room service. There is also fine cuisine available, the Garden View Restaurant or the Ocean View restaurant, both of which have stunning scenery and fine cuisine.

8) Fisherman’s Cove Chennai

Plush cottages, villa’s and rooms with great sea views are just the beginning of what makes this resort one of the most luxurious resorts in India. The cottages are very unique. They contain private sit-outs as well as open air garden shower facilities. The resort also offers a wide range of cuisine. You can feast on a variety of international and Indian cuisine. The stunning white sands of the beach on the Bay of Bengal are also one of the major attractions of this resort.

7) Leela Palace Goa

This luxurious beach resort is placed among 75 acres of tropical gardens and lagoons. The resort provides 137 rooms and suites that all offer world-class comforts. There is also a broad range of facilities to enjoy. Valet service, airport transfer, laundry service, gaming club, lit tennis courts, and personal safes are only the tip of the ice berg. Also, as expected with any luxurious resort there are also several dining options to choose from, like Jamavar, the hotel’s signature restaurant.

6) Marari Beach Resort

The Marari resembles a fishing village with thatched villas. It is one of the most well known resorts in Kerala. The resort is spread over 55 acres. The land includes beautiful coconut groves and lotus ponds. The rooms at the resort may contain palm-thatched roofs, but they are equipped with all modern amenities including a mini bar and veranda. The resort also offers many activities such as tennis, beach volleyball, and yoga classes.

5) Radisson White Sands Resort Goa

Located on the Varca Beach, one of the longest beaches in the world, the Radisson offers many luxuries for both pleasure and business. The hotel contains 154 rooms ranging from premium to deluxe. The rooms contain all the amenities needed for a luxurious stay - a mini bar, television, internet access, safe, whirlpool bath, and many more. Guests of the resort can also enjoy a number of different activities such as the fitness center, bowling, billiards, archery, or relax in the sauna.

4) Park Hyatt Goa

The Park Hyatt, located in Goa, provides the best of everything needed for a relaxing and luxurious stay, fine dining, luxurious rooms, and top-notch service. The hotels much acclaimed spa that attracts many people to this getaway. The deluxe guest rooms range from 300 – 400 square feet and are furnished with a beautiful marble bathroom and painted with warm and inviting colors. Of course it wouldn’t be luxury with all the amenities such as plush bathrobes, daily newspaper, featherbeds, and evening turndown.

3) Aguada Hermitage Goa

This resort was originally built as a retreat for Commonwealth Heads of State. Therefore, when it comes to luxury the Aguada has pretty much got it nailed. The one and two bedrooms villas provide its guests with ample space and privacy to relax and enjoy their stay. All of the rooms are fully furnished with all of the latest modern amenities. This resort offers a wide range of exotic and traditional cuisine. Just take a leisurely walk down a flower-lined path and choose the restaurant or bar that best suits your needs.

2) Le Meridien Kovalam

The Le Meridien Kovalam is one of the finest 5-star resorts in India. It’s located on the Kovalam beach and offers a very luxurious stay. There is a very extensive range of accommodations to choose from, and each room is equipped with a sun deck that provides a panoramic view. The unique location of the resort coupled with the great activities and accommodations make a stay at this resort truly unforgettable.

1) Taj Exotica

Located on the southwest coast of Goa, overlooking the Arabian Sea, this 5-star resort definitely defines luxury. One of its well-known features is the Jiva Spa, which has been voted among the top ten spas of South Asia. Because of this feature and many more, Taj Exotica is a showcase for relaxation. It’s beautiful tropical inspired design, grand architecture, and flower-lined patios make a stay at the Taj Exotica a very memorable one. This resort is also on the list of India’s Most Romantic Places.

This post was written and provided by Erica Gustafson who is a freelance writer and consultant for Expedia. Gustafson absolutely loves India’s culture and food, she travels to India once or twice per year on average.

Ten Crazy Things You Can Do To Make A Woman Fall For You Without Breaking a Bank

It’s already crazy as it is- making a woman fall for you- how much more doing it without much money in your pocket. Let’s be real, flowers, jewelries, expensive dinners are all great, but making the woman of your dreams fall for you would require much more than just spending money. Love takes time, and by showing that you are worthy of her love, you can make her fall for you, even if you can’t afford to buy her expensive things.

Women are not as complicated as many men would think. They are emotional beings who need to feel appreciated, and above all, desired. No matter how confident and self-sufficient a woman is, she needs someone who knows how to value her worth and treats her well. She may not seem like it, or may not be aware of it herself, but she usually makes her personal relationship choices based on her instincts dating back from the prehistoric ages. This was a time when all that a woman looks for in a man is someone who is a good provider, a protector, and a strong mate who she can have children with. This is all in their instinct that exists in a subconscious level. The woman of today can be strongly independent, and some are not even interested in having children, but their needs –subconsciously arising from their instincts- are still basically in need of attention from you. If you can cater to their needs, you can increase your chances of making a woman fall for you.

Now that you know that you don’t really have to break the bank to make a woman fall for you, you might be encouraged to man up and chase that girl. Okay, so let work on the crazy things you can do to win her heart. Some of the ideas listed below may seem absurd to you, but think about the reason behind the concept.

1. Go out of your comfort zone for her. If you are afraid of heights, go skydiving with her or take a rollercoaster ride in the park. If you can’t cook, try to whip up a meal for her. If you can’t stand watching daytime drama and she does, watch it with her. Let her know that you are willing to do things that you otherwise wouldn’t, because you have her. So even if you are frightened, embarrassed, or bored to your bones, do it for her.

2. Give her something to look forward to. Make her associate you the feelings of happiness and excitement. Set a specific day of the month wherein you would do something special for her. It does not matter what it is, as long as you can surprise her on a certain day for every month of every year. Let her look forward to that day when she knows that you are up to something but doesn’t know what it is. It would delight her as she anticipates your surprises.

3. Gussy up for her. Men are more visual creatures than women; that’s why they like to dress up and look good all the time. What about the other way around? Men think that men should be men by just being in Tshirt and shorts- or whatever they pull out first from their closet. While women understand this, sometimes they would appreciate it if you can look good for her once in a while. So don’t fuss if you have to wear a tuxedo to an event she wants to go to.

4. Be active together. Having your blood pumping and your heart pounding is almost the same as falling in love. So exercise together, or try out some sports. Whether you run, walk, swim, hike, ice skate, or hit the gym, as long as you do your activities together, you’re bound to have a great time.

5. Explore a new place. Sometimes getting lost is the greatest adventure. But if you’re really good with directions, consider going to places you haven’t gone to before. There’s something about experiencing something entirely new that’s a very good bonding experience for two people.

6. Have some childish fun. Remember how much fun it is to be a kid. Most probably she would feel the same way too. So relive those good feelings by having some innocent juvenile fun once in a while. Wrestle with her; play around the house; Tickle her; build a ‘house’ in the backyard.

7. Occasionally misbehave together. It sounds silly, but think of all the fun things you did before and you’d mostly remember those times when you misbehaved or did not do as you were told. Stay up really late, eat that ice cream, and indulge in something you know you probably shouldn’t. When you do it together, it is just twice as fun.

8. Get in touch with your creative side. Creativity is romantic. Write her a poem, or compose her a song, paint her a picture- create something for her. Let her be your inspiration as you show your artistic side. Let her know how wonderful she is that she exists in your world.

9. Reminisce with her. Women are very sentimental. This is probably why they can remember the tiniest of details in their memories. Even when you think they were not paying attention, expect that they can- spot on- remember everything that happened in a monumental date, right down to what you were wearing.

10. Stand up to her. It does not mean that you will treat her unkindly. Just don’t be like a doormat that she can step on every time she feels like it. A woman wants a strong man who has pride in himself, someone who won’t let her walk all over him. In every relationship, boundaries will be tested at times, and it’s your job as the man to remind her that you’ll need her respect the same way as you give it to her. It’s tough love.

About the author:

Sarah is part of the team that manages and maintains Australian Credit Cards, a personal finance blog about credit card debts based in Sydney, Australia. Before she joined ACC, she was an assistant editor-in-chief of Sandigan.