The Heritage Village Club, Goa

Advantages: nice people, weather atmosphere
Disadvantages: food can be iffy

...A couple of 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 the back of the hotel was a small village, the locals there are genuinely pleased to see you. We made friends with a family who ran a little shop selling post-cards, sweets etc they also sent all our pics off for developing and had them back more or less same day so we took all our photos home with us. The man who had the shop had all his family living... Read review

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Advantages: Food, Beaches, Fort, People, oh so many
Disadvantages: None

...- At this place you can do your shopping, coz here you will get the stuff you would like to take back with you to your home. Fort Aguda Lighthouse - It is near Miramar beach and on the hill. from this light house you can panaji city & a panaromic view of Miramar beach. Its a nice place. St cajetan Church - You have to walk a bit to see sthis church, they you will se the construction this beautifull church of Portuguese. You can also visit Viceroy Arch, this was used as a entry to Goa from River Mandovi. Also to visit are Basiclica of Bom Jesus, Bhagwan mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary,, Acorn Arcade. Calaungte Beach. Goa has a very good night life, Pubs & Bars you will just love to be at this place. and the time when most of the people visit goa is from October - February. The Best Clubs to visit in Goa are, Club Tito's - this is near Baga Beach. Club... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, Quieter than the North of Goa, more laid back, good selection of accomodation to suit all pockets
Disadvantages: can sometime be popular with busloads of Indian Tourists

...I have been spending 6 months a year in South Goa for the last 6 years. I stay in a fishing village called Colva which is about 35 minutes from Goa Airport. It is much quieter than the north of Goa but still has some excellent restaurants and bars as well as a small airconditioned disco. There is a good selection of accomodation ranging in price from budget to luxury. Most rooms have attached bathroom with a shower and toilet with cold water if in budget or hot if in luxury accomodation! You can get most types of food in Colva including Inclulding Indian, Goan, Chinese and Italian as well as your typical English fayre for those who are not fond of foreign food! There is a huge stretch of beach which gets better the further you walk either way. As this is a fishing village, you get the chance to watch the fishermen pulling... Read review

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