Trivandrum is capital of Kerala and gateway to destinations such as Kovalam (15 kms), Poovar (30 kms), Anapara (50 kms), Varkala(50 kms), Kollam(60 kms) and Kanyakumari(100 kms).

Kovalam is a premier beach getaway in India and world renowned beach destination. At Kovalam there are a number of destination resorts here from budget to luxury category.

Poovar is a backwater cum beach destination just 15 km South of Kovalam with luxury resorts like Poovar Island Resort and Estuary Island Resort which make for good destination getaway resorts.

Anapara is a forest retreat with waterfalls and plantations around it and Dukes Forest Lodge is a resort set in a plantation with Private Pool Villas.

Varkala is a popular beach resort with overseas guests but also a good getaway option. Kollam and Ashtamudi Backwaters around Kollam has a few Backwater Resort that gives a Alleppey / Kumarakom feel (e.g. Ashtamudi Resort, Aquaserene, Sarovaram).

Kanyakumari is a popular tourist destination but not as much popular as a getaway destination Resort. 

Accommodation Options - Varkala / Kovalam | Poovar / Kollam 

Short Break and Holiday Ideas / Itineraries Ex-Trivandrum

Short Break Ideas - Kerala - ex-Trivandrum

Kochi-Munnar-thekkady-Kumarakom Alleppey Houseboat -Kovalam (Beach - Heritage - Backwaters - Hill Station)

Kerala Pilgrimage Itinerary

- Itinerary also suited for honeymooners.