Armed with a bicycle and a map, you could spend a somnolent afternoon cycling the city's markets and old quarters, seeing the Fort Cochin most tourists never see. Spectacular sunsets, glorious sea air and probably a dolphin or two! A synchronized Kerala massage (done by two expert masseurs whose actions mirror each other), could be just the ticket, easing the leg muscles and wafting you straight into drinks -and-dinner mode. Billiards and Time Travel - This corner of the lobby was once described by a guest as a Victorian throwback, and it is indeed a strange hybrid, part raj-era railway waiting room (complete with Punkahs), part colonial club. Lounge around, pot a ball or two, read the papers, doze and yes, there is honey still for tea.