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Aug 30th, 2003, 14:10
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Luxury Cruiser on the Backwaters of Kerala
Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, in keeping with its global expertise and commitment to offer the highest standards of luxury and comfort, today announced the launch of India’s first luxury cruiser – ‘M.V. Vrinda’, on the backwaters of Kerala.
Vrinda, the luxury cruiser would commence operations on November 1, 2003 and will take guests on a journey through the picturesque and scenic backwaters of Kerala. The vessel with elegant interiors and excellent facilities, offers eight tastefully appointed air-conditioned cabins with attached bathrooms. Each cabin is equipped with modern day amenities such as, digital video players and television sets. Both international and regional cuisine will be served to the guests in an air-conditioned dining room, which offers views of the serene backwaters. Full story. Picture of luxury cruiser. (scroll down the page). |
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Sep 11th, 2003, 20:23
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crazy prices for india
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Sep 11th, 2003, 20:40
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iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiihhhhhhhhhhhh !!!!!!!
The M.S. Vrinda houseboat looks awful This is definitively a no-no  I've done a backwater tour with a traditional houseboat last year. I can't remember the price but I'm sure it was much much cheaper. |
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Sep 11th, 2003, 21:46
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Agrees. Vrinda looks aweful. A painted boat in the backwaters.
Noooooooooooooooooooo.... Who in the right mind would pay $1250 for 4 days ? 2 days at Coconut Lagoon and two days in a traditional houseboat normally costs around $320. All meals included. Better yet, you dont have to share the boat with anyone. |
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Sep 11th, 2003, 21:58
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It always puzzles me too why this kind of holiday is so expensive.
India has cheap food, cheap labour,cheap building costs yet the prices charged are high. Do people actually pay these prices or can you bargain down from the asking price?
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Sep 12th, 2003, 01:24
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laid traps for troubadours
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Location: Priustan
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hey, one customer per month and you net a profit!
no customers and you write off a fortune in taxes! What's not to like? and that is why the help is so surly in these kind of venues. They aren't used to actually havbing to work, and the people they take care of are Great Gatsby types for whom everything is a commodity. Unless they are desi, GG types usually are 2 weeks and gone forever, back to resorts in resortier places.
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Sep 12th, 2003, 01:25
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laid traps for troubadours
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wow- a promotion to senior member!
BRB, updating my resume! |
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