Holidays to Goa
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Flight time: 10 hours from UK
Time difference: 5 hours ahead of UK
Language: Konkani and Murathi
Currency: Indian rupee
Goa from £304pp (based on:- Travelling on the 16th December 06 from Manchester for 14 nights or 7 nights on the 9th December 06 from Gatwick £314pp.
Goa's not like India. Centuries of Portuguese rule has left a Mediterranean, east-meets-west charm to this, the smallest of Indian states. The hippies came in the 60s, drawn to the region's easy-going pace of life, its obvious spirituality and, of course, glorious beaches. Goa, today, is still a spiritually fulfilling destination - with its laid-back beach resorts, effortlessly friendly people and Catholic basilicas mingling with the shrines and temples of the east. Goa's spice stalls and flea markets make for an invigorating shopping expedition while, at night, its fish curries, beach barbeques and endless sunsets will captivate you.
Inland, Goa's forests and waterways offer tranquil escapes into a landscape of wildlife sanctuaries, lush valleys and dense undergrowth - home to the elusive Indian tiger.
But it's at the coast where Goa excels. Whether long and lonely, or busy with fishermen bringing in their catch, Goa's beaches are among the best in India.
From trance culture to serene spas, this Indian pleasure zone is all about recharging the spirit and refuelling the senses. Don't come for loud, all-night discos, though - the key to unlock the undoubted allure of Goa is to seek enlightenment through simple pleasures, chilled out beats, wonderful seafood and easy living.
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Arpora - 40 mins from Dabolim airport |
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Arrosim - 1 hr from Dabolim airport |
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Baga Beach - 50 mins from Dabolim airport |
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Benaulim - 40 mins from Dabolim airport |
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Betalbatim - 50 mins from Dabolim airport |
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Bogmallo - 90 mins from Dabolim airport |
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