Goa (India)

...the Portuguese control. This makes Goa on of the most densely populated Christian Populated region in India, however several other cities do follow the religion. My Hotel: Now there are so many hotels in Goa, largely due to the fact that it has become such a global tourist attraction in recent years. Hotels range from small hostels, to 1 - 5 star resorts, along the beach or nearby the beach. We at the Holiday Inn Goa resort, which was one of the ...
...it must be tried as Goa is famous for its seafood, for obvious reasons. Breakfast and Dinner are served in all the restaurants; however breakfast closes at 11:30 so make sure your awake early. The hotel also has a great bar, with vodka, run, Jack D, try their Coconut Rum, its brilliant. Holiday Contact Info: Holiday Inn Resort Goa, Mobor Beach, Cavelossim-Goa. Tel.:(91-832) 2871303 Fax ( 91-832) 2871333 The next section of my review, will focus ...

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...Gorgeous Or Amazing? Goa - the land of all natural beauty. Somewhere where you can just escape to and feel like you've left the planet. A holiday which once you embark upon will be totally unforgettable. A great luxury five star experience awaits you at the rich sandy beaches looking out at the far horizon sitting above the tranquil Indian Ocean. There was so much to do and so much to experience yet only four days to do so. This is my experience… ...
...used to the heat. Goa is awesome though, hardly ever rains, in fact I don't think it rains at all, but I'm not too sure considering I stayed for four days. It's just the shock of heat that is really uncomfortable. All I needed was a nice cold shower so I waited patiently in the mini van until we got to the hotel. But I was more fascinated by the stunning tropical views of all these palm trees, beaches, and not quite like the Mediterranean Sea was ...

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...best friend and myself visited Goa in March this year. It was our first time here; we had a fantastic time and would certainly return there. Before we left Before we left for Goa, we were required to buy a Visa. This cost us £30. We downloaded the forms from the Internet and sent them to the Visa office in London. Our visa took about 2 weeks to arrive. The Flight The flight was 10 hours from Gatwick airport to Goa. From the airport our hotel ...
...to see various parts of Goa that we wouldn't have necessarily seen if we hadn't made the journey. The Airport The staff at the airport were very efficient. Our baggage came out within 5 minutes of us arriving which was great. I really wanted a cigarette after the 10-hour flight and eventually we saw an ashtray inside the airport and asked the guard standing near if it would be ok to smoke. He told us that would be fine and a few people began smoking. ...

daylehall 01.11.2006 (02.11.2006) · Read full review
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...as staying all inclusive in Goa is a total waste of money as it really is SO easy to find good food and inexpensive drink anywhere. Food and Drink Its not all curries either there is a good range of food but no fast food outlets apart from Dominos Pizza and a Baskin Robbins! We have never had a problem with "Delhi Belly "as we only use bottled water especially for cleaning teeth and rinsing toothbrush. Just be sensible and eat food that is fresh ...
...excellent selection of seafood in Goa and this is also very reasonably priced - for a large Kingfish it cost us £3 and this is more than enough for 2 people to share. We found a lovely restaurant called Souza Lobos which is right on the seafront. This is one of the more expensive restaurants, still very reasonably priced - you would look to pay about £1.20 for a main meal. Everybody in Goa knows where this restaurant is. Beaches and About Goa has ...

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...to through out my life, Goa would be on top of my list. This op isn’t particularly about Goa itself I would say it is more of an honest opinion of what I saw and did. I cannot tell you their religions or beliefs, I cannot tell you their history, or any geography details, as I went for a holiday not a research trip. Panaji is the capital of this west Indian state. (I’m bright for knowing that) Don’t you think. How can I describe Goa….Palm trees ...
...visit. The people in Goa are so friendly and are more than willing to help you. I felt quite safe walking around. I am not saying all parts of India are safe, but in general Goa seemed ok. Goa only has one airport that is in Dabolim What is there to see and do once you are there…. Churches, forts, wildlife centres etc. but that is not my kind of thing. I prefer mixing with the locals and of course going to the famous Anjuna market which is held ...

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...repellant from the chemist in Goa (less than a quid) Eat and drink where the long stayers are(people that go to Goa for 2 or 3 months every year) Don't take a lot of luggage, you can buy most things at a fraction of British prices(t-shirts, shorts, medicines etc) Take a torch (for the nightly power cuts) ...

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...You may think that because Goa is part of India, that you will be subject to curry for breakfast, dinner, tea and supper…..WRONG! Goan people are so proud of their own Goan food delights, and although there are many curry recipes, they are nothing like your local Indian take-away. Fish constitutes a large proportion of the Goan diet. In fact whereas our main topic of greeting conversation revolves around the weather, the Goan people talk about the ...
...(Most people who go to Goa are) then you will want to find an eating place near to, or on the Beach. Well here is the good news………… The BEACH-SHACK proprietors normally own the array of sun beds. Beach Shacks are proverbial ‘Oasis in the desert’. There are hundreds of them dotted along the coastline. They are shacks constructed from bamboo cane with coconut leaf roof and walls. They all sell Ice cold drinks and the most wonderful food. My Lovely ...

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...a large period of History, Goa was under Portugese rule.The buildings and the people reflect this difference. Travelling time from the UK is around 10 1/2 hours which will include a fuel stop at somewhere like Bahrain in the Persian Gulf. Upon your arrival at the airport the differences between the UK and India are easily identifiable.The lack of apparent organisation.I say apparent because actually things have a way of sorting themselves out before ...
...the payment is minimal. Goa has such a wide diversity of scenery that I would think that it could cater for everyone quite easily. Certainly the beaches are some of the best I've ever found.What makes them even more enjoyable is the fact that they are usually quite deserted. The wildlife is there in large numbers.Whether its an elephant ride,watching the dolphins,snake charming or the endless variety of birds,they are there to enjoy. The people ...

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Goa has a special place in my memories. It is the place where I met my husband and also because this was my first expedition alone. I had heard that the new year eve is celebrated with much fun and frolic in Goa.As I had been selected as a lecturer in a college and had been saving money for something special, I decided why not take a trip to Goa.I found that people in North India are much intruding and misbehaving towards a lone female traveller. ...
...'The Rome of the East', Goa was ruled by a great number of Indian kingdoms and dynasties from the 4th century onwards.The name 'Goa' is derived from the Konkani (The Goan Language) word 'Goyan', which means a patch of tall grass. Myth logically, Goa's origin is ascribed to Parshurama, a God of the Hindu pantheon.Goa became a Portuguese colony in 1510 following the urges of trade and demand of spices, cotton and indigo. Portuguese renovated Goa by ...

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...All in all, we found Goa to be a wonderful charming place. The food is delicous and Baga has some fantastic restaurants with menus to suit all tastes. If you came to Baga on an all inclusive holiday you would be missing out. Our favourites were Lucky Star Shack at the bottom of Tito's Lane whose BBQ night is a must, The Ritz Shack in Calangute/Candolim, Fiesta Restaurant on Tito's Lane, Cavala, East Meets West, Kim Faa Chinese and The Hot Plate on ...
...One unusual evening was Casino Goa in Panjim. It's on a ship which cruises the Mandovi River and a smaller boat shuttles people to and fro hourly. We met some fantastic people in our hotel and all went in taxi convoy to Panjim. There is a dress code aboard, which we were not aware of and a few of us were not dressed appropriately. This resulted in a dash around Panjim for new trousers and shoes!!! The entry fee is about £15 which includes the entertainment, ...

flamegirl75 17.07.2008 · Read full review
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...is not too expensive then Goa is the place for you. It is not full of nightclubs and rowdy people (although there are places that you can go if you like that kind of thing). I stayed in a place called Calangute just down the road from Baga (which a few people have heard of) It is a resort centre about an hour from the airport but only 400m from the beach. It has chemists, supermarkets, subway, domino's pizza, internet cafe's and all the little souvenir ...
...the hotel i stayed at (Ticlo Resort) was kept very clean and problems were sorted out very quickly. All in all whether you want relaxation and sunbathing, nightclubs (which i don't know much about unfortunately) sightseeing or just eating and drinking then Goa is a fantastic place to go. ...

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Goa - place of beaches, My fav spot in India, Most you might have already been there and know almost everything about Goa but this can be Usefull for someone who has not yet been to this place, its paradise for all beach lovers. Its the 25th State in India, Panjim being its capital. Earlier portuguese did settled over here in Goa so you could still see the construction and work done by portuguese over here, the Portuguese culture. it attracts many ...
...remains of St. Francis Xavier. Goa is situated along the Konkan belt with Maharashtra, it shares Border with Maharashtra 7 karnataka. Vasco Da Gama was the first to European to find india through see route, there is Place in goa by his name and its known as vasco. Goa has transport access by all means from Airlines, to Trains and by road as well. But once you rach in goa the best way to move around and see the beauty of goa is by moving on Motor-Bike, ...

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...years ago I went to Goa for a fortnight. I stayed in an all-inclusive hotel on the Bogmalo beach. The beaches are wonderful, and although the hotel was big there were plenty of secluded spots to be found. The locals try and sell their wares on the beach, there was an old lady selling bannanas, and a group of girls who asked me to come and visit their "shop" which was virtually a tent on the beach containing carpets, sarongs and trinkets. Over ...
...looking for a hectic nightlife Goa is not for you, we went to the local chinese a couple of times but there is not much to do at night you have to rely on hotel entertainment. There were beach huts on the beach serving very cheap food and drink, but when I went to the toilets I saw a rat scuttling about, also a couple we got friendly with who were not all-inclusive and used these huts every day ended up with "funny tummies" so you do have to be ...

y2krosebuddie 20.06.2001 · Read full review
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...experience!!! My Experience with Goa was in October 2006 with my family. Its a place where you can anjoy alone or with your family or when you are on Honeymoon. Means its a complete package. The main highlights of the place are the BEACHES, which are spread all around in the State. There are numerous beaches and some which deserve worth mention are : Vagator Palolem Candolim Baga Ajanta I would suggest that avaoid the rush at the Candolim ...
...The xeperience is mesmerising. Goa is not just about Beaches, it has lot of Indian Traditional Temples. A village known as 'Mangeshi' , where the singing legend, Lata Mangeshkar was born has a temple called 'Mangeshi temple' which has lot of followers. There are lots of Churches and the most piopular one is the Old Goa Church where a 200 year old mummy of the Pope is placed. Best way to travel through Gioa is to hire a good Cab and roam in a planned ...

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Goa is a magical resort on the west coast of India. It is suited to couples, Backpackers, families, in fact it is an 'all-rounder' In the north you will find lively resorts with great nighlife. To the South, you will find the upper class hotels and deserted beaches, in fact too deserted if you ask me. The South is for the more relaxed and layed-back holiday animal. Before arriving at your resort, you must first go through the Dabolim airport experience. ...
...could talk for hours about Goa but my fingers are now getting a bit numb. Finally I would say that the most memorable part of our holiday was the Goan people. They have very little in terms of wealth. But they have hearts bigger than Goa itself. If the place doesn't enchant you, then the people most certainly will. ...

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