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It isn't too late to plan your summer vacation. Whether it's sun-drenched Goa or South Africa, holiday planners are serving up drool-worthy deals

It isn't too late to plan your summer vacation. Whether it's sun-drenched Goa or South Africa, holiday planners are serving up drool-worthy dealsu00a0

The Zuri
Phoenix Group's 5-star deluxe luxury resort, The Zuri Kumarakom Resort & Spa in Kerala is offering summer packagesu00a0 at the Presidential Lake View Villas for Rs 49,999 a night plus taxes. This is inclusive of buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, 45-minute cruise on the backwaters, personalised barbeque dinner at the villa, complimentary Cloud 9 spa therapy, 15 minutes head/foot massage at Maya Spa, cultural programme every evening, complimentary yoga and meditation sessions and complimentary airport transfers.
wallet factor: The Zuri Platinum Package is priced at Rs 41,000 (cottage-stay),u00a0 Rs 26,999 (deluxe lagoon view room) and Rs 24,999 (superior view room) for 2 nights and 3 days.
For Reservations: www.thezurihotels.com
On till: September 30

Kenilworth Beach Resort
The Kenilworth Beach Resort and Spa, Goa offers a summer package for 3 nights and 4 days. You can enjoy the luxury of deluxe rooms and garden view rooms for Rs 21,000 (double occupancy) and Rs 18,000 (single occupancy). The cost for a third adult would be Rs 3,300 while that for a child (below 12 years for meals only) would be Rs 2,700. On offer are a half-day sight seeing trip by air-conditioned coach to Mangeshi Temple, Old Goa's churches and a river cruise on River Mandovi. You can also avail of 20 per cent discount on a la carte meals at the resort's specialty restaurants. Happy Hours at the Lobby Bar are betweenu00a0 5-7 pm, where you get a free drink with every drink you order.
Where: The Kenilworth Beach Resort, Utorda, Salcete, Goa 403 713
Call: 91 0832 6698888

Royal Orchid
Royal Orchid group of hotels is offering summer packages at their various hotels like Royal Orchid Galaxy Resort, Goa; Royal Orchid Central, Jaipur; and Royal Orchid Mysore; Royal Orchid Brindavan Gardens; and Royal Orchid Metropole.
Wallet factor: The Total Package at Royal Orchid Galaxy Beach Resort in Goa for 2 nights and 3 days is priced at Rs 7,999, which includes transfers from airport/ Madgaon railway station, AC Deluxe room (double occupancy),u00a0 all meals, usage of swimming pool, usage of open air live size chess board, one hour complimentary usage of lawn tennis and 20 per cent discount on ayurvedic massage. The Total Package at Royal Orchid Brindavan Gardens and Royal Orchid Metropole, for 2 nights and 3 days, is priced at Rs 8,999 each. For more information: Log on to www.royalorchidhotels.com

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Expedia has listed the Top Ten destinations in South Africa that would help cricket fans combine sight-seeing with sporting action. Expedia offers 50 per cent off on accommodation. The places listed are Pretoria,u00a0 Port Elizabeth, Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Bela Bela, Limpopo Province, Wellington, Kruger National Park and Mpumalanga Province.
For more information: Log on to www.Expedia.co.in