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Goa Holidays
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is one of the coolest places in India which is renowned
for its coastal and sandy beaches. In the midst
of a nice coastal land bound by the Arabian Sea,
dissonant colors of the West and the East got mixed
and turn into something incredibly gorgeous-Goa.
Goa's truly a paradise on Earth! It delicately blends
the distinguishing characteristics of its Portuguese
relations along with the exquisite culture of India
Goa. It is undoubtedly hottest tourist destination.
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Goa Travel
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| There's so
much more to Goa than just beaches. The charm of
Goa is that it remains quite discrete from the rest
of India in terms of culture, appearance and accessibility.
In Goa
car rental companies hire cars with a chauffeur.
Motorbikes could be rented at the beach resorts.
Goa's most popular mode of transport. October to
March is the best time to visit Goa but 'rush hour'
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Goa Tours
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Goa India is
a great fusion of the East and the West. Panaji,
state's capital exudes the unique Portuguese lineage
with cobbled streets, Baroque architecture and the
church and villas all dotting this beautiful city.
But the cities of Mapusa and Margao are the main
commercial hubs in Goa.
Goa is a perfect place for a joyous vacation. All
the beaches and picnic spots of Goa will definitely
make one's vacation an unforgettable one! |
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Hotels
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Golden Goa:
Hotel Golden, Goa is a leading 3 star Hotel of Goa
India. Golden Goa is centrally located and provides
modern amenities in a friendly and homely atmosphere
to guests.
Fort
Aguada Beach Resort: Situated in close proximity
to the beach,
Fort Aguada Beach Resort offers a choice of villas
and cottages. With its stifling beauty, immaculate
beaches, fine restaurants, Spa, and vibrant local
culture, one can discover numerous activities for
fun.
Holiday Inn Resort: A Five Star Resort, located
on the Mobor beach, in the South of Goa. All the
rooms and suites overlook the Arabian Sea and have,
live satellite entertainment and news transmission.
The Kenilworth Beach Resort: The Kenilworth Beach
Resort, Goa, is the epitome of true Goan hospitality
combined with international club facilities. The
resort is replete with all the trappings of an exciting
adventure.
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Backpackers
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Goa is for
a backpacker who wants to go berserk and have a
nice little crazy time! In Goa, the rule is to celebrate
and chill out, just like one would do on a Caribbean
or Miami beach vacation. Goa has got a superfluity
of beaches, some are simply world-class!
For most backpackers Panaji is simply a place to
explore and get immersed into its rich local culture
and passion.
There are some amazing old government buildings
and fascinating churches. The most brilliant is
the Church of the Immaculate Conception. |
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Beaches
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| Goa is a place
that has a surplus of beaches, colorful towns and
a good network of roads. The beaches here have been
renowned world-wide and the water sport facilities
are fascinating and unlike any other state in India.The
Aguada Bay, the Calangute - Baga - Anjuna belt,
beaches in Pernem are delightfully archaic and intact(
Keri beach Arambol, Mandrem and Morji).Baga is a
small but an elegant beach which is a far better
place to enjoy some soothing moments. Bogmalo beach
is another exotic looking beach which is generally
not overcrowded and it's for someone who wants a
quaint and calm time-off. |
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Nightlife
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Nightlife
in Goa is simply cool. In certain areas, most of
the houses have a bar-cum-restaurant. Most of the
restaurants serve delicate seafood and other Goan
cuisines and have plush bars. The new discotheque
'The Beachotheque' is becoming increasingly popular
amongst the youngsters and so is Lidos in Dona Paula.
But beaches are the place where one can have all
the fun in store, by dancing to the beats of the
ocean!
Goa is known for its charming people and spirited
parties. The parties are called Trance parties and
Anjuna is famed for its hip and jazzy trance parties.
Goa has world- class casinos with trendy games like
roulette, blackjack and baccarat. Many bars in Goa
have night clubs. The atmosphere is infectious.
Nightlife in Goa is in simple words is hot and happening.
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Food
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The stpale
diet of the Goans are Pork Vindaloo, Prawn Xacuti
and Goan Fish curry. With a wide choice ranging
from prawns to sausages, chicken to beef, and numerous
vegetarian dishes, Goan cuisine is able to please
even the most fussy foodie appetites.
Goa is well-known for its seafood that includes
Fish, prawns, mussels, oysters, crabs and lobsters.
Feni is the most popular drink. The beers and wine
are amongst the best of qualities and immensely
popular amidst both the locals and the tourists.
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Shopping
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The excellent
local handicrafts of Goa are the most popular souvenir
items. Another thing which is sought after by the
tourists is the crispy cashew-nuts which are obtainable
almost everywhere. There are also many compelling
options in the lifestyle and fashion shops which
have now become trendy. Most luxury hotels and resorts
also have in-house shops. |
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Churches
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Goa's famous
and glorious churches are a testimony to the influence
of the Portuguese lineage that once ruled this fascinating
state.The Reis Magos Church, the Church of Mae de
Dens in Bardez The Church of St. Anne at Talaulin
Iltias simply mesmerize the travelers with their
sheer magnificence. But it's the Basilica of Bom
Jesus in Old Goa that remains the most frequented
abode. The Se Cathedral nearby Bom Jesus and Church
of St. Francis of Assisi also persuade a large number
of tourists every year. |
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Goan Music and Carnival
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Goan songs
are usually sung in the Konkani language. The popular
folk music style in Goa is the 'mando'.
Today electronic music, especially Goa trance is
becoming enormously popular in Goa. Trance psychedelia
was actually started by the hippies back in the
60's when Goa was sort of their permanent quarters.
Carnival in Goa is a colorful celebration of song
and music which spellbinds the young and old alike.
There is lot of zest and joy all around.
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