Sun Village, Goa

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...that we visited many times, it was actually very popular with tourists from American and Spain, and the beach stretched 8-km west of Mapusa. The golden sand, swift sea breeze, music and scenic views make this one of the most popular beaches within Goa. You can eat, drink and sleep within the beach, and depending upon what time of the day you come, there is always something happening. During the day, it's a place to just take everything in, relax, sip a coconut, and takes some sun in; perhaps go for a swim or even have some fresh fish for lunch caught only minutes before. However, in the evening this beach transcends into a musical carnival, with youngsters coming out to dance to the local music, a collection of Bob Marley, UB40 amongst other being played. A lot of the tourists their seemed to be Hippies, which was quite pleasant to see, since... Read review

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Advantages: lots of beaches
Disadvantages: litter

...benefactor charged a whopping amount for 2 nights stay). My advice is that if you are going there only for New Year eve then don't worry about booking. Just enjoy the sun and sand and the whole festive atmosphere of Goa with a feni in your hand. We saw many people who were comfortably sleeping on beaches the morning after New Year eve. But this suggestion is only for those who are travelling alone or with friends. If you have family with you then booking the hotel must be your top priority. Or you can make a deal in local lodges which are equally good. .Hire a bike and go on long drives to explore the Goan beaches and scenery.. From Kinetic Honda Scooter to Enfield. You have a number of machines to choose from. The Carnival: Tour of Goa is incomplete if you miss out being a part of the Christmas Carnival. It does not matter whether one enjoys... Read review

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Advantages: Hot, Stunning views, Lots to Do, Fun, Perfect for a tan!
Disadvantages: None

...in the extreme heat or being inside a vehicle. You probably know what I'm taking about - don't you just hate sitting in a car when it has been sitting in the sun for ages and it is just far too hot. Luckily the mini van had some form of cooling system - the air conditioning, but it was a shame that it didn't work that well. But I soon got 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 the Indian Ocean; however it did have a really unique aspect... Read review

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