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Marari Beach is a place of rambling spaces. Always tended to, but in a way that allows the Earth Gods to do their own thing. Stone walls meander, dressed in ivy and trumpet flowers; thickets of tropical fruit-laden trees adorn the grounds; families of baby ducks get their swimming lessons in the ponds. And yes, somewhere in between are your cottages...
Do nothing on the beach, take long walks or bicycle rides. Marari wasn't designed for doing but just the opposite. But you should definitely take time out to stroll down to the village and explore. There are regular cookery classes most evenings, so you can learn and enjoy Kerala cuisine even when you go back home. There's a full size pool, beach volleyball and tennis for the more active. Lots of books and stuff in the clubhouse as well. Ayurvedic Massages and Yoga classes will get you into a deeper state of relaxation than you thought was possible. Modelled on the fishermen's dwellings of Mararikulam, your accommodation is a fine balance between traditional form and modern function. The roof is palm thatch, but we've added a concrete base that keeps the air-conditioning in and the odd insect out. Even the Bathrooms combine modern fixtures with the traditional Kerala open-roofed style. And the little taps outside each cottage are another local touch. The fisher folk use them to clean the sand off their feet, and you can do likewise. Barefoot is a great way to be at Marari Beach, even indoors! Cottages like the ones we've just described form the standard accommodation , but if you favour more private luxuries, maybe you'd like to pick one of our pool villa cottages, which are suite-style and have a secluded walled courtyard with a private pool all your own.
Season 2009 – 2010 High Season: 30.10.09 – 20.12.09 / 11.01.20 – 31.01.10 / 01.03. – 30.04.10
High Season: 30.10.09 – 20.12.09 / 11.01.20 – 31.01.10 / 01.03. – 30.04.10
High Season: 30.10.09 – 20.12.09 / 11.01.20 – 31.01.10 / 01.03. – 30.04.10
Included in the price: Taxes and breakfast
Organiser: The Luxury Trains, Zürich-Flughafen/Switzerland. Terms and conditions of the organiser are applicable. * conversion in local currency at prevailing rates at moment of booking.
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