Vivanta by Taj - a Brand new Signature in Hospitality Launches a Spa Resort at Bekal, Kerala

Opens the doors to a virgin destination

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Mar 12, 2012, 08:00 ET

BEKAL, India, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, today announced another addition to the Vivanta by Taj portfolio with the opening of the new spa resort in North Kerala, the Vivanta by Taj - Bekal.

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Vivanta by Taj - Bekal offers signature Vivanta hospitality. Cool, informal luxury laced with style and verve.. Bekal is a picturesque and delightful destination that is waiting to be discovered. This sprawling 25-acre resort is located in the Kasargod district in northern Kerala. Nestled in the midst of a rustic environment, it is located on the meandering Kerala backwaters and by the side of the Kappil River, with easy access to the beach. The architectural style of Vivanta by Taj - Bekal is inspired by the Kettuvallam house boats that are unique to this region.

The hotel is home to a Jiva Grande Spa, spread over 165,000 sq feet .The Jiva Spa menu at Vivanta Bekal features signature experiences, Ayurveda programmes, Indian therapies, Indian aromatherapy, scrubs and wraps, and beauty rituals rooted in the rich and ancient wellness traditions of India.

The romantic dining spaces include Latitude the all-day dining facility, Ivory - a majestic dome shaped island bar with an enchanting water garden moat around it, barbecue by the pool side, and gazebos for intimate private dinners by the Kappil waters.

In keeping with the Vivanta promise of unexpected surprises and charming 'Vivanta Motif' experiences, this beach side resort offers signature must-dos that will linger for a lifetime.

About Vivanta by Taj

Vivanta by Taj is a 5-star hospitality brand positioned in the upper-upscale segment and is a part of Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces.

Currently comprised of 24 hotels and resorts in India and the Indian Ocean region, Vivanta by Taj is represented across key metropolitan capitals as well as popular holiday destinations like Goa, Kerala, Rajasthan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

Vivanta by Taj offers an imaginative, vivacious and stylish take on 'cool luxury'. With innovative cuisine, energetic spaces, unique motifs, the smart use of technology and experiences that seek to constantly engage, invigorate and relax, it appeals to the cosmopolitan world-traveler immersed in a sensory lifestyle.

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About Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces

Established in 1901, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia's largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 96 hotels in 55 locations across India with an additional 16 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Grand Palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury. For over a century, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, the iconic flagship has set a benchmark for fine living with exquisite refinement, inventiveness and warmth. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India's premier business house.