We know you want to test out your new wheels. How about a day trip out to Kodaikanal? Just 45 miles away, roll down your windows and enjoy the wind in your hair on the drive there. Explore the area starting with Kodaikanal Lake, Kumbakkarai Falls and Bryant Park. Locals are also likely to point you in the direction of Alappuzha, 55 miles away. If you only have time for one attraction here, let it be Alappuzha Beach. (But we’re also big fans of Kerala Backwaters and Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple.)