Among the good resorts in Kerala, The Postcard Mandalay Hall stands out in Mattancherry, Kochi's historic quarter of churches, temples and colonial buildings. Its five art-curated "gallery" rooms are designed by architect Tony Joseph and artist Bose Krishnamachari. Explore Fort Kochi on foot, then dine at ? (Aah), the fine-dining restaurant reimagining contemporary Kerala cuisine with global influences. History, art and flavour combine.