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Fort Aguada Hermitage,Sinquerim,Goa

Advantages: Plush 5 star resort with ample grounds and facilities.
Disadvantages: None

...looked at the five star Fort Aguada Hermitage on line at home and the prices were not cheap($130 per night for a 1 bedroom villa) But we decided nothing ventured nothing gained and were so fed up we got a taxi to the huge grounds that belong to the world famous Taj group of hotels. Upon asking at reception we were blown away when they said the same villa we looked at on line was $90 to book there and then so we asked if we could have a look.Now ...
...reason this is called the Fort Aguada is because it is built on the ramparts of a 16th century Portuguese fortress. Building commenced in 1612 under increased threats from the Dutch. A huge advantage of the sight was the abundance of water from natural springs on the hillside which meant that the fort became an important watering place for ships and also led it to be named Aguada(agua is the portuguese for water) The fort was so succesful in its ...

pocahantis 11.09.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Fort Aguada Beach Resort, Bardez

Is Your Girl A Goa?

Advantages: quiet beach, nice pool, big room
Disadvantages: Long way from the airport, mediocre buffet

Ever since some friends of mine were raving about Goa, about ten years ago, I'd been wanting to visit. You see, many moons ago I might have liked the idea of being a trailblazer, a pioneer, travelling to places where visitors were rare and no souvenir shop had yet opened but now - with two destructive minimees, I don't even pretend to fancy myself as an explorer any more. Nope, we are no longer ever in the first boat to new territories - we wait ...
...loungers on the beach and a bar that sells a decent vodka! So, how did we finally end up in Goa? Well we were in the neighbourhood, so to speak, so decided to pop in. And we were enticed by a great offer! It was off season so we managed to get an unbeatable deal at the Intercon Resort - otherwise I would not stay at an Intercontinental (they annoyed me, big time, and I am sulking. But that is the subject for another story). Airport and getting there ...

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Review of Inter-Continental Grand Resort Goa, Canacona

Hotel Jai Mahal, Jaipur

Advantages: Luxury facilities in comparative price
Disadvantages: booking is most of the time hardly available

...hotels out there, but Hotel Jai Mahal is the good one in all aspects regarding locality, cost, services etc. The Jai Mahal Palace, set amidst 18 acres of Mughal Gardens is an idea venue for receptions for up to 250 persons, small gatherings of 25, or even spectacular theme parties. Close to the airport and many historical landmarks, the hotel has a Business Centre and provides Internet and e-mail access. One conference hall and two board rooms can ...
...for cocktails and receptions at the conference hall. Lawn and garden areas can accommodate up to 2000 persons for evening functions. Catering is available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, meeting breaks and cocktail parties. It's one of the Luxurious Hotel with value of money, where you can get all facilities in affordable price in comparison to Hilton & Hyat hotels. ...

rockinglondon 02.09.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Jai Mahal Palace, Jaipur

Romantic And Exotic Location With All Mod Cons

Advantages: Luxurious, quiet, relaxed but excellent service and facilities
Disadvantages: None except it's too far to go for a short break.

The Taj Exotica, Goa is a five star resort which overlooks the Arabian Sea. It is a Mediterranean style hotel which is one of the best five star hotels in Goa. It set amid 56 acres of carefully manicured gardens which the gardeners seem to tens at all hours of the day and night. There are huge, tall palm trees all around the front which gives the building an exotic, tropical air as you go in via the front doors. The very first thing that struck ...
...don't mean that the service was poor, just that there seemed to be no need to rush anywhere, or to do anything in a hurry. Everything from have a drink beside the pool to dining in one of the restaurants is relaxed and somehow refreshing. It is certainly a welcome break from city life. There is an almost tropical feel around this hotel from the sun drenched atrium to the wide, cool corridors and the flower lined patios. It's like stepping into another ...

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Review of Taj Exotica, Goa

A fabulous Hotel ...

Advantages: It is Excellent in every respect
Disadvantages: Very Expensive

...spend a weekend at the Taj Malabar hotel.We had won some vouchers which we could redeem at the Taj group of hotels and that's what made us stay at this very pricey classy hotel.It was well worth the price though...the double room cost us Rs 12,380/-(approximately 160 pounds).There are more expensive deluxe rooms and suites.. Taj Malabar is ideally located overlooking the Cochin harbor and the Waterfront, a view of the Mattancheery river beyond as ...
...really enjoyed my stay at Taj Malabar and highly recommend it to everyone.It is a little far from the city but one can easily get taxis to take you. I recommend not taking the Taxis provided by the Hotel as they charge a lot .A trip to Cochin was at Rs 800/-(10 pounds).The cheaper alternative is to request the desk staff to call a taxi ..they charge anywhere between Rs 250 - Rs 300/-(3-4 pounds). Some Useful details Address Taj Malabar, Cochin ...

kiran8 19.09.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Taj Malabar, Cochin