Villa Fatima Beach Resort, Calangute

Advantages: Not too Touristy
Disadvantages: Transportation

...Treasure beach is an up and coming part of jamaica, located on the south coast. there is a lot of plans for development of this area Sandals has a newly built complex, with all the trimmings that is standard in a sandals resort. There are pockets of development in the surrounding area for villas.The beach if very nice, but I have to say not as nice as the beaches on the north coast, in general if you want a quite relaxed beach holiday this is the place, but if it exitement that you want then go to the north coast. but who is to say in the next 5 - 10 years this area could well offer just a much as the north coast.... Read review

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Advantages: Sunny beaches , great resorts, peaceful environment.
Disadvantages: works out to be a costly holiday but worth it

...Paradise in real life: I should say that its an excellent relaxing hideaway for honeymooners. It’s a perfect place for those who yearn for tranquillity and privacy in a natural surrounding. We had been there for our honeymoon in 2003. We enjoyed every moment of this holiday. We stayed at two different resorts to make the best out of our stay. I will go in detail about both the resorts : 1) Taj Coral Reef 2) Paradise resort. Taj coral reef: Located in the north male atoll. There is pickup from the airport which is by a speed boat. The resort is truly world class and a perfect destination for those seeking tranquillity and privacy. Accomodation: There are two types, Lagoon villas which are built over water and Beach villas which are located right on the sun drenched... Read review

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Advantages: Fantastic climate, wonderful people, relaxation central
Disadvantages: Mosquitos!

...My boyfriend and I (25 and 31 respectively) travelled to Goa last March for an 8 day trip. Despite the very long flight (9 hours) with no cigarettes, I found Goa to be everything I dreamed of and more. The climate in March was wonderful and warm - at least 30 degrees every day - and very humid. This time of tear is quite close to monsoon season and this, coupled with the humid climate, meant that the beaches etc weren't as busy as they could have been. We stayed at a B&B accommodation about 5 mins walk from Calangute beach. The rooms were basic and the air conditioning wasn't wonderful (every time there was a power cut, which was most nights, it would go off) but the room met our needs. To reach Calangute one walked down a dirt track past various restaurants and local shops - including an English cafe which was really, really good... Read review

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