Goa

A hot and sunny tropical climate all winter long with fabulous white sandy beaches bordering the warm Indian Ocean. Goa is exotic and mystical, tropical and sensuous. It is less alien than the more bustling north. More relaxing; an opportunity to be seduced by the tropical warmth, scented breeze and vibrant colour; it is easy to succumb to Goa's warmth and its effortless existence - which makes it an ideal holiday destination for those who want to see India without the crowds. The people are welcoming and want you to enjoy the beauty of their land. They virtually all speak English.

Kerala

Kerala is named after 'kera', the coconut palm tree and literally translates as the 'Land of the Coconut'. Once known as the Malabar Coast, Kerala is the India of old. It is a deeply reflective land with enduring traditions and a people renowned for their friendliness and courtesy. With its leafy waterways that meander from village to village, fine beaches, its ancient temples, palaces and churches and, above all, its relaxed way of life, Kerala exerts a beguiling influence on all those who visit its shores. The question is not so much as when to go, but having gone, how to tear yourself away.

Sri Lanka

The traditional greeting of Ayubowan is made with clasped hands to wish you the gift of long life and welcome you to Sri Lanka, the fabled Garden of Eden. Incomparable in beauty, diversity, and friendliness, Sri Lanka is like no other land or island on earth. Set in an emerald landscape, ringed by golden beaches and caressed by turquoise waters, this gem of an island is where sense and sensuality tumble to create memories to last a lifetime. In the 16th century the island had its first recorded encounter with the traders and colonisers of the west with the arrival of the Portuguese in 1505.Sri Lanka has seven World Heritage Sites declared and listed by UNESCO, making it one of Asia's richest treasure troves of both natural and man-made wonders.

Maldives

If you ever wanted your own desert island dream to come true, the Maldives is the place to wake up. Basking in sheltered atolls in the Indian Ocean just above the Equator and lapped by warm and tranquil azure waters, about 1,200 tiny coral islands make up this unusual country. Each island is surrounded by pristine white beaches, a reef and a shallow turquoise lagoon. The climate is tropical throughout the year with mild rainfall between May and July.The majority of the people are Muslim by faith, over a quarter live on Male, the capital, and English is widely spoken. Island hopping is done by means of a speedboat or a dhonia, a traditional boat powered by a diesel engine. The most popular water sports are snorkelling and scuba diving, and as you dip below the surface you’ll discover why this is one of the top diving destinations on the planet. It is one of the best places for fish photography - nowhere else in the world is fish life richer or more colourful, and sights of 10,000 to 100,000 schooling fish with 30 to 50 eagle or manta rays are not uncommon. You will see butterfly and angel fish and many other varieties of colourful marine life like turtles, dolphin, sharks and sometimes whales.

Thailand

Literally translated, Thailand means 'Land of the Free'. It is also known as the 'Land of the Smiles', where a warm welcome always awaits you. It is the free spirit coupled with the smiles that make the Thai people the number one reason why tourists visit. The country caters for every kind of traveller - from young families to senior citizens and package holidaymakers to independent backpackers. It is a peaceful and safe destination that offers value-for-money holidays at quality hotels. Thailand offers something for everyone, whether it is a desert island, a beach resort, a cultural tour or just an adventure holiday. Holidaymakers wishing to combine a cultural tour with a beach holiday would find it an ideal destination - the cooler north has mountainous cities and myriads of adventure options, including elephant treks into the jungle and river rafting expeditions, whilst the south is famed for its beaches. Multi centre itineraries combining Thailand with neighbouring countries such as Vietnam and Cambodia are becoming increasingly popular - please contact us for more details.