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Cochin International Airport is a state Government sponsored Project with public participation mostly from Non Resident Indians (NRI's) of Kerala from all over the world. There are over 10,000 share holders from 29 countries who have invested in the project with a hope to reduce travel cost and time apart from inconveniences. This project of new airport for Cochin envisaged to overcome the operational shortcoming of the then existing Naval Airport,which was the only alternative to meet the growing needs of NRI traveller's, tourists, trade and commerce. At a meeting held in October 1991, with representatives from Government of Kerala, National Airport Authority, GCDA, Navy, Railways, Cochin Port Trust etc., it was decided to pursue the project for construction of new Airport near Cochin instead of expansion of existing Naval Airport. The site selected by state Government officials was inspected and found suitable by Airport Authority of India.The ministry of Civil Aviation accorded its clearance to the proposal put up by the Govt. of Kerala in March 1993 ,for developing a new airport of International standards.The new International Airport at Nedumbassery, 25 KMS North East of Cochin is flanked by National Highway 47 and the main Railway line to its left and MC road to Trivandrum to its right. The Airport has been constructed covering an area of 1200 Acres.The project was completed at a cost of RS.303 Crores under the leadership of Mr. V. J. Kurian IAS.The Airport was formally inaugurated by the Hon'ble President of India on 25th, May 1999 and the first Inaugural flight of Air India took off on 10th June 1999. The Air India Jumbo Jet Boeing 747 landed on Kerala soil on 21st June 1999. The Domestic Operation from naval Airport was shifted on 1st July, 1999.
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Lagoona Davina is a small Guest House in the South Indian state of Kerala owned by Davina Taylor, who is English.Davina's particular slice of paradise nestles on the edge of a freshwater lagoon and looks across to the white sands of the Arabian Sea. Set in a simple village in a coconut grove, far from tourists and bustle, Lagoona Davina is a haven of peace and natural beauty, a perfect hideaway in an ecological environment.Rustic in style, each room is hand painted to represent animals and colours of India. Four poster beds add romance.Relax lazily passing the day watching the fishermen, haul in their nets chanting in harmony with the birdsong and the sea breaking on the shore.Your Personal Room Boy is entirely at your disposal throughout your stay. He will meet you at the airport and can also accompany you on sightseeing excursions, walks or shopping.Yoga our teachers help to bring inner peace. Beginners are shown how easily they can balance mind and body. Meditation and Reiki are also offered.Ayurvedic Massages a large variety of treatments restore physical harmony and health. Herbal oils detoxify, rejuvenate and relieve pain.* Powder massage to lose weight.Delicious Food low fat, fresh and healthy. Balanced diet completes your path to rejuvenation, good health and happiness. Traditional Kerala food, vegetarian and non-vegetarian, slightly modified to suit the Western gourmet.Fresh vegetables daily.Fresh eggs from our own ducks and chickens.Fresh fish from the last catch of the day.Home made ice cream all dairy pasteurized.Ice is made with mineral water.Honeymoons Blissfully romantic
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Kadavu Resorts, Calicut, KeralaIn a world of fast foods, fast cars and oxygen bars, life is a far cry from good old nature. So, when contemporary lifestyle takes its toll on you, travel to a land where nature is still an integral part of everyday life, where you will discover the amazing healing power of a natural health care system, 3000 years old.At the southern tip of India lies Kerala, the beautiful land of Backwaters, Beaches, Hill Stations and spectacular festivals that celebrate life in all its gaiety. A land, and a life, as close to nature as can be. Besides Ayurveda, everything about this amazing, green land is naturally rejuvenating. Known as Gods Own Country, Kerala was chosen by the National Geographic Traveler as one of the 50 places of a lifetime
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