I've never been to Kerala but do recall a Keralite friend of mine recommending "Kumarakom" as one of the most famous backwater destinations in Kerala.

Check out this website, if you haven't stumbled on it already : http://www.kumarakom.com/

I believe this website allows you to book tour packages without going to another site. Alternatively, if you do know the name of the hotel you prefer to stay at, it is always a good idea to mail them directly and ask for special discount on top of online offers available. If any of your friend is a cabin crew or works for an airline, you would invariably get best packages when you talk to them direct.

Whatever happened to Xena's plan to visit India? Wasn't she planning a trip around the same time?

Have fun staying there!

Cheers!
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