Travancore Heritage, Trivandrum

Advantages: N/A
Disadvantages: No luggage, stranded internationally, no accommodations, delays, etc.

...The horror that was our experience with Royal Jordanian Airlines began on December 20, 2007. James and I arrived at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport, ready to board our 9:10PM flight to Amman, Jordan. Checking in, we learned that the airline overbooked its Hajj-season flights, allotting a five-hour delay to our schedule. Immediately, we expressed concern for making our connecting flights to Delhi (Royal Jordanian), Bangalore (Jet Airways), and Trivandrum (Jet Airways). A confident Royal Jordanian representative assured us that the airline would not only hold our flight to Delhi but would definitely see us through Trivandrum. Relatively calm, we departed Chicago at 2AM, December 21, 2007. After a twelve-hour flight, we arrived in Amman, Jordan. We ran to the transit desk, hopeful that our connecting flight was held... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: beautiful golden sandy beaches, tropical –lush, green location, Ayurvedic treatments, whole of Kerala offers a wide experience – quiet backwaters –vivid colours culture,wildlife, fishing etc
Disadvantages: none..

...on tourism and its Department of Tourism is doing all it can to promote the place and provide a variety of comforts and facilities for the tourists. The best time to visit is between November to March. Unlike the rest of India, there is no dry or very hot season (such as in Hyderabad -May is unbearably hot). Infact the only times not to visit Kerala are the 3-4 months from June to September when it is known to be particularly wet. I visited in December; the weather was pleasant, dry, and not too hot; it did not go above 32ºC. The capital city of Kerala is Trivandrum, just 16Km away from Kovalum. Kovalum is fast becoming an alternative travel destination to the over populated Goa, which has possibly come to the end of its it run…sadly, too much tourism can kill a place too and diminish supplies for the locals, whilst increasing yearly... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Free, Lots Of History
Disadvantages: Admission Charges For Some Exhibits

...The Elsecar Heritage Centre is situated in the small, former Mining Village of Elsecar about seven and a half miles to the South of Barnsley in South Yorkshire. It is described as a Heritage and Craft Centre and since it opened it has won numerous awards. I often try and make a point of visiting such attractions as I find that it is an excellent way to learn about the local area and since entry into the Centre is free there really is no excuse to not visit this place whilst in the area. The Centre is located within an old Colliery Workshop and Ironworks that once belonged to the Earl Fitzwilliam whose residence was the nearby Wentworth Estate and the magnificent Wentworth Woodhouse Country House. The Elsecar Heritage Centre includes various carefully restored Buildings, many of which are positioned alongside the attractive River... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful