This section features some of the Kerala Tourism award winners in various categories during the period 2005-2006.
Rainbow Cruises
Alappuzha-based Rainbow Cruises has bagged the State Tourism Award for the Best Approved and Classified Houseboat Operator in three consecutive years, including 2005-2006. With the largest fleet of Deluxe and Premium houseboats, Rainbow Cruises has also received the Gold Star rating by Department of Tourism. The eco-friendly approach of the group has highly been lauded. Rainbow Cruises has invented innovative ways to reduce pollution caused by houseboats in the backwaters by setting up a sewage treatment plant.
Tranquil Homestay, Wayanad
Set amidst the tropical lush green forests of Wayanad, 'Tranquil' is a private Coffee and Vanilla plantation set in a 400-acre land of lush greenery. This homestay which has won the award for the Best Approved Homestay has 8 de luxe rooms and a luxury Tree house which offer high standards of modern day hotels. Visitors to Tranquil can have sightseeing, bird watching, trekking and Ayurvedic massages.
Marari Beach Resort, Alappuzha
Marari Beach Resort, Alappuzha, has won the best hotel award in the three star category. Set in 25 acres of palm groves near the Marari beach, this ethnic resort has 48 cottages and 3 cottages with private swimming pools. Both Indian and continental delicacies are offered here.