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		<title>Hotels in Kochi-Colonial Heritage</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:18:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Hotel Bolgaty Palace Kochi]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many heritage hotels in Kochi that are famous for their colonial style services and excellent cuisine. The cuisine provided in these hotels is one of the factors that keep the guests satisfied, thus making them visit these hotels &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.granhotelraydan.com/hotels/hotels-in-kochi-colonial-heritage.html">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">There are many heritage hotels in Kochi that are famous for their colonial style services and excellent cuisine. The cuisine provided in these hotels is one of the factors that keep the guests satisfied, thus making them visit these hotels time and again. There are many heritage Kochi hotels that are among the best in the country. Some of the heritage hotels are The Hotel Bolgaty Palace Kochi, Hotel Malabar House, Hotel Fort Heritage Kochi.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Heritage Kochi hotels are small hotels that cater to a limited number of guests at any given time. They usually have between 10 and 25 rooms and suites that are catering to all the needs of the guests. These heritage hotels still maintain the colonial style of luxury and have an excellent record of service. Many of the heritage hotels are located in old palaces and plantations that were established during the British period. Architecture buffs will be enthralled by the way in which these buildings have been styled and the buildings themselves are picturesque enough for you to keep staring at them.<span id="more-102"></span>The hotels have quaint mix of British as well Kochi hospitality and they are renowned for their excellent cuisine. The sea food at the heritage hotels are among the best in the city. The Fort Heritage Hotel is located in a palace that was built by the Dutch settlers in the 17th century. The palace is known for its excellent architecture and has since been rebuilt and restored. The hotel is owned by a single family and they bring home-style hospitality to their guests. The hotel is a blend of colonial charm and modern luxury. This unique mix and excellent hospitality keeps the guests returning every year.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Bolgaty Hotel is situated on an island and is renowned for its green surroundings and also for the excellent architecture of the palace. This palace is one of the oldest Dutch palaces that is located outside of Netherlands and the hotel has been restored carefully. The restaurant is known for its catch of excellent and fresh sea food and the hotel also has a colonial style beer parlor. Lovers of sea food can find their heaven in the dining area of this hotel, as they can tease their taste buds with the choicest of sea food. The beer parlor is also a very famous spot where all guests who are staying in the hotel flock to, and this parlor is normally very crowded during the weekends.</p>
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		<title>Travel smart! Book Budget Flights!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:46:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not all airfares are the same. Some are considerably more expensive than others. Low fare airline tickets are the desire of every traveller that flies. Become one of the few who save big bucks every time you fly! Airlines are &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.granhotelraydan.com/travel-smart/travel-smart-book-budget-flights.html">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Not all airfares are the same. Some are considerably more expensive than others. Low fare airline tickets are the desire of every traveller that flies. Become one of the few who save big bucks every time you fly! Airlines are cutting some selected airfares down but we don&#8217;t have enough money to buy the tickets. The question is: how to book budget flight? It is easy. Or at least you can save a lot when you read these easy tips.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The easiest option of travel today is via flights, it’s comfortable, affordable and hassle free. First advice is quite clear &#8211; book your airline tickets in advance. Tickets are usually cheaper when you book them long enough in advance. You should also travel on less loaded days. The cheapest days are usually Tuesdays and Thursdays. Airlines have lower fares and flights are cheaper. Good for us! If you travel with group, some airlines (even low cost airlines) offer some kind of sale &#8211; e.g. 4+1 or 10% discount for groups.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span id="more-1820"></span>The Internet is your best friend when it comes to smart travel. Do your research well in advance. When you want to save some money you should travel to secondary airports. They have lower taxes and tickets can be cheaper thanks to this. Book return tickets &#8211; some airlines offer discount when you book return ticket rather than one way ticket. Don&#8217;t forget to check latest airfare deals and upcoming flight sales! And if you fly with the same airline all the time don&#8217;t hesitate to join its frequent flyer or loyalty programs. Haven&#8217;t I told you it is easy?</p>
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		<title>Visitors Medical Insurance</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:08:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Foreign travel can be both exciting and challenging. Travel planning calls for a lot of thought and time. Often healthcare needs of travelers are overlooked. This oversight can turn an otherwise great trip into something out of a nightmare. These &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.granhotelraydan.com/preparation/visitors-medical-insurance.html">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Foreign travel can be both exciting and challenging. Travel planning calls for a lot of thought and time. Often healthcare needs of travelers are overlooked. This oversight can turn an otherwise great trip into something out of a nightmare.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">These are some important steps you must take before you undertake any travel:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">1. See your primary care physician and discuss your needs during your foreign travel. Ensure everybody is current with immunizations. Many Asian and African nations demand proof or certificate of vaccination. These requirements can be obtained from your travel agent.<span id="more-921"></span>2. Study your current health insurance plan to determine if it offers adequate coverage overseas. If it is not clear check with your insurance company about what is covered and excluded during overseas travel.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">3. If your current health plan doesn&#8217;t offer coverage for medical expenses and medical evacuation it is prudent to consider foreign visitor insurance. If your travels are short term then you can consider a visitor medical insurance policy. If you are out on a long trip spanning several years then you can consider a more comprehensive international health insurance plan offering regular pregnancy and preventive healthcare benefits.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The premium for the plan is influenced by your age, the type of benefits and the length of coverage. It is best to speak to an experienced visitors insurance professional. Ask the right questions and ensure you protect your most important asset &#8211; health.</p>
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		<title>Enjoy a Luxurious stay anywhere in the world</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:11:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Luxury is a way of life, and often everyone looks for a luxurious stay when they travel to any part of the world. There is no one who would not prefer to stay in one of the ultimate luxury hotels &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.granhotelraydan.com/hotels/enjoy-a-luxurious-stay-anywhere-in-the-world.html">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Luxury is a way of life, and often everyone looks for a luxurious stay when they travel to any part of the world. There is no one who would not prefer to stay in one of the ultimate luxury hotels that best complement a trip to a foreign country.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Ultimate Luxury Hotels offer travelers a finest exclusive collection of hotels. Each hotel is known for its exceptional design, excellence in hospitality and world class facilities. It offers both business and leisure travelers with the ultimate staying experience.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Leading luxury Hotels of the World understands the finer points of hospitality. They are those where first class service is a norm rather than an exception. Its featured hotels cater to the discriminating few and features small luxury hotels, resort hotels as well as world-renowned stately hotels offering all the possibilities for family getaways, romantic escapades and business meetings.<span id="more-125"></span>All apartments come complete with fully fitted kitchen, lounge with TV and DVD player and two bathrooms with the master bedroom being en suite. One underground car parking space is also free of charge with the apartments. Broadband and Destination Restaurants are featured in most of the Luxury Apartments of the World.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Elite Hotels Collection is an unrivaled collection of luxury hotels. It includes the best of its kind in its location, outstanding levels of comfort, design, amenities and services. It provides both business and leisure travelers with a great and memorable experience. It consists of 20 quality hotels.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Luxury Resorts of the world is a next generation company. It dedicated to Luxury Lifestyle and a Wonder of the World living.</p>
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		<title>Last minute travel – options</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:50:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Together with last minute flights, last minute hotels are big business nowadays. The idea is that you take a room that would otherwise be empty (often because of cancellations), and in return you get a steep discount. However, as ever, &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.granhotelraydan.com/options/last-minute-travel-%e2%80%93-options.html">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Together with last minute flights, last minute hotels are big business nowadays. The idea is that you take a room that would otherwise be empty (often because of cancellations), and in return you get a steep discount. However, as ever, it’s a case of buyer beware.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It can be a very common experience to arrive in a hotel and find that there’s actually no-one in it who didn’t come on a last-minute travel deal. This is either because the prices the hotel is trying to charge normal customers are too high, or because it’s a terrible hotel. To avoid these places, check whether the hotel you find a last-minute deal on is otherwise fully-booked or at least busy – if not, you should probably stay away.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Even in good hotels, though, you might find yourself stuck with the one bad room that they haven’t been able to shift – the one that smells funny, or has a view of a brick wall outside the window. While this isn’t generally so terrible, you should at least prepare yourself for this possibility.<span id="more-33"></span>It’s also quite likely – though not inevitable – that the cheaper hotels will be nowhere near the city centre, leaving you to commute by public transport each day if you want to see the sights, or else hang around in the suburbs. You should consider the costs of transport before you book, as a slightly more expensive hotel that is more central can often save you more than it costs.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A final thing to be aware of is that you can often get a good discount by booking a last minute flight and hotel as a package deal through the various agency websites. If you are doing this, though, make sure that you don’t let the savings pressure you into taking a bad flight or a bad hotel just because the other half of the deal seems so good.</p>
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