The document discusses different types of theme-based resorts, including their key features and examples. It describes wellness resorts that focus on health and wellness activities like Ayurveda and yoga. Island resorts are located on islands and provide an exotic experience, like the Bolgatty Palace resort in Kochi. Heritage resorts showcase local culture and architecture, such as the Shanthitheeram resort in Kumarakom. Floating resorts are built on water, for example the Aquatic resort in Kerala with underwater bedrooms. Lake resorts are situated around lakes, such as the Kumarakam Lake Resort in Kerala.

1. THEME BASED RESORT Its
Importance and Features.

2. RESORT
Resort are defined as tourist accommodation catering primarly to leisure
travelors, providing a range of recreational facilities and differenciated
by experiancial qualities in the contest of a particular regional
destination.

3. THEME RESORTS
 Can take many forms but limited by human imagination.
 Can be based on different shows, ideas and themes.
 Storyline or theme resorts are classified under this type.
 A story is created which is used as the theme of the entire resort as it
is developed.
 Theme based resorts are designed according to a theme, whether it's a
fabled place or a fun topic (such as movies or music), or a Tv or
movie-based theme where kids can see favorite animated characters.

4. THEME BASED RESORTS CAN BE;
• Island resort
• Heritage resort
• Wellness resort
• Backwater resort
• Floating resort
• Tennis resort etc.
Each of these are a themes….

5. WELLNESS RESORT
Wellness tourism is a travel for the purpose of promoting health and well-
being through physical, psychological, or spiritual activities.
ANANDA SPA RESORT
• Ananda is an award-winning luxury destination spa resort in India situated at the
Himalayan foothills in Northern India.
• Ananda is surrounded by graceful Sal forests and overlooks the spiritual town of
Rishikesh and the Ganges river valley.
• Ananda, one of the best luxury wellness retreats in India, integrates traditional
Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta with international wellness experiences, fitness and
healthy organic cuisine to restore balance and harmonize energy.
• Ananda focusses on Yoga and Ayurvedic practices, combined with international
spa therapies.

7. ISLAND RESORT
A resort island is a mass of land that is surrounded by water, to which many people
go for recreation, rest, etc. It contains resorts, hotels, overwater
bungalows, restaurants, tourist attractions and its amenities, and might offer all-
inclusive accommodations.
BOLGATTY PALACE AND ISLAND RESORT
 It is an island of calm right in the midst of the bustling City of Kochi.
Located in this fascinating island is the stunning property of KTDC -
Bolgatty Palace and Island Resort.
 The resort combines leisure with business and it is, popularly known as the
honeymooners' paradise. The resort is neatly tucked among giant umbrellas of
refreshing green and is sure to give an exotic island experience in Bolgatty.
 The resort has a main block, a mansion block, which houses the palace rooms and
a marina block which faces the marina.

8. Activities in the premises
• Play Golf
• Bird watching in Bolgatty Island
• Ayurvedic wellness programmes
• Morning and evening walks on Bolgatty Island
• Watch ships entering the Kochi port through the estuary
• Watch traditional fishing activities
• Boating in Kochi backwaters
Activities outside the premises
• Walking tour of Fort Kochi - A heritage trail
• Shopping in Kochi town
• Local sightseeing tours
• Visit cultural centres of traditional art forms

10. HERITAGE RESORT
Shanthitheeram Lakeside Heritage Resort
 Uniquely located on expansive acres in the Village in West of
Kumarakom, and with 350 feet of beautiful shoreline, the newly
rejuvenated Shanthitheeram Lakeside Resort captures the best of
Lake Vembanadu.
 Shanthitheeram Lakeside Heritage Resort located in Muhamma,
Alleppey, stands on the Western shore of Kumarakom. It is the Asia's
largest freshwater lake ,Vembanadu is an enchanting picnic spot and a
fast developing backwater tourism destination, provides boating,
fishing and sightseeing experiences that are truly exhilarating
 Bungalows add balconies offering pool, lake and garden views is a speciality
 Other amenities include a bar, an outdoor pool, a gym and a garden. Private
boat rides on the lake etc.

12. FLOATING RESORTS
These are the resorts which floating in water.

13. • Aquatic Floating Resort is located in Puthankary, Kumbalangi, Kochi,
Kerala .
• The central govt. has promoted Kumbalangi as the ideal destination to
represent Indias village tourism and the first and only one of its kind
in the country.
• This resort is committed to responsible tourism.
• This resort is the first resort in India which presents the “unique
below water level bedroom.”
• India’s first floating infinity pool was here.
• Aquatic backwater resort consist of 5 luxurious floating units with a
total of ten aesthetically and functionally superb rooms.
• Amenities include an open-air restaurant/bar, as well as an infinity
pool with a sundeck. There's also a spa. Fishing, indoor games, area
tours and rental bikes can be arranged.

15. LAKE RESORT
KUMARAKAM LAKE RESORT
• Kumarakom lake resort was located in Vayitharamattom,
Kumarakom, Kerala
• Kumarakom Lake Resort featured as "One of the most
Luxurious Holiday Destinations in the World" on BBC
• The rooms, villas and suites at Kumarakom Lake Resort
are a perfect blend of Kerala's traditional architectural
charm with luxurious, modern comforts.
• Provides the fecilities of Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation,
arranging destination weddings etc.