Tigers and the Taj Mahal,
forts and palaces, bustling cities and humbling
temples, they are all here. Let your head be
turned by fragrant spices and colourful saris,
marvel at the magnificent temples and join in
the festivals and fairs that are a part of
Indian life. From the buzzing cities and
architectural wonders of the 'Golden Triangle'
in the North to the scenery of Kerala in the
South, from tiger sanctuaries and national parks
to tea plantations, India offers something
different.
South Goa is the ideal place if you are looking for a
peaceful holiday with a laid-back pace. Some of
the finest beaches in the region skirt the coast
with attractive Portuguese-style villages
scattered through the hillsides. Colva is the
liveliest resort with a good choice of shops,
bars and restaurants. It sits in the middle of a
25 kilometre stretch of soft sandy beach, backed
by coconut palms.
Baga has an attractive fishing beach offers a flipside
to some of Goa's more vibrant coastlines. With
its golden sands and gently swaying palms, it's
a gentle slice of Indian paradise.
Midway along the southern Goan coast, the smallish
stretch of beach at Mobor has thrown off any
hint of its hippie days and replaced it with a
distinctly exclusive feel.
Delhi, capital of India, Agra, home of the Taj Mahal
and Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, together make
up the Golden Triangle as three of India's most
visited and fascinating cities. Rajasthan is an
area of great beauty, from the jungle-clad hills
and lakes of the south, to the deserts of the
north-west, where camels are as precious as
life.
Casa Britona, Goa
Secluded, private and intimate, this boutique hotel offers
attentive service, a peaceful pool, and a romantic riverside
setting. A character hideaway, within easy reach of the coast.
Beside the Mandovi River in sleepy Britona village, a short drive
from the historic town of Panjim.
Amarvilas, Taj Mahal
An Oberoi resort and a member of the Small Luxury
Hotels of the World, the stylish Amarvilas stands just 600 metres
from the Taj Mahal and offers exquisite views of the monument.
Estuary Island, Kerala
This charming hotel is set within five acres of
coconut palms close by the white sands of Poovar Island. Perched on
the edge of the picturesque estuary between the Keralan backwaters
and the Arabian Sea, Estuary Island is a 50 minute scenic drive
south of, Trivandrum.
The Heritage Village Club is one of the first in Goa to offer
All Inclusive benefits to all guests and is the perfect choice
for a fun-packed holiday in a beautiful location. The
surrounding area includes one of Goa's premium beaches. In the
evening enjoy magnificent sunsets over distant palms and the
ocean.
Aldeia Bello Holiday Homes, Baga, Goa
Aldeia Bello is made up of seven brightly-coloured
blocks grouped around a modest swimming pool and terrace. It's
an ideal base for those wishing to explore and feel part of the
local scene. The beach is only one kilometre away (about 15
minutes' walk).
You're situated in the village of Calanqute - most Goans speak
English so you should have no trouble making yourself
understood.
Holiday Inn Resort Goa, Mobor
Set in expansive tropical gardens that run right down
to the unspoilt sands of Mobor Beach, the Holiday Inn has been
designed to blend colonial extravagance with its exotic
surroundings. The cuisine on offer is special, while the
facilities are excellent so you don't have to spend all your
time on the glorious beach.
