When Maldives is the new honeymoon destination for many Kerala-residents
India TV NewsEven though Maldives has been embroiled in political turmoil for a long time, it's becoming a tourist destination of choice for honeymooners from Kerala. "Maldives has started gaining huge acceptance as a honeymoon destination due to the quietness and tranquility of its beaches and, above all, the air connectivity with daily flights from Thiruvananthapuram," said Raphael Devaraj, an official of the Maldivian, the national carrier of Maldives. 11,000-to-14,000/- According to Vinay Balachandran, who works with a leading travel agency, there has been a "dramatic increase" in the last five years in the number of people traveling from Kerala to Maldives. "Compared to Singapore and other places, Maldives is a quintessential honeymoon destination as it offers the perfect place for couples who prefer a quiet and refreshing stay," Balachandran told IANS.