Goa Blog 2009-2010



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Anup Holiday Homes, Goa - Situated just 5 minutes walk from the world famous Calangute Beach, Goa

Anup Holiday Homes Goa - Situated just about 5 minutes walk from the world famous Calangute Beach, the pride of Goa. Anup Holiday Homes is a home away from home, with well experienced staff, ever ready to serve. Its the ideal retreat center for domestic & International travellers with its 70 Double Rooms(AC), 8 Family aprtments(AC), 18 Non - AC family apartments & 10 dormitories for group tourists.

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Saritas Guesthouse Goa - Guesthouse Located right on the Bogmalo beach, Goa

Saritas Guesthouse Goa - Saritas guesthouse is owned and run by The Vaz family since 1977. Saritas guesthouse boasts of having rooms right on the beach and a true goan authentic restaurant specialized in seafood. Where one can be seated on the terraced restaurant and watch the fabulous sunset.

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Coconut Grove Hotel, Goa - 250m from Betalbatim beach in South Goa

Coconut Grove Hotel Goa - Located 250m from Betalbatim beach in South Goa will appeal to all looking for a truly relaxing break in a excellent standard of accommodation. It's quiet location makes it ideal to relax and soak in the sun on the endless stretches of golden sands of Betalbatim beach, which is only a short walk away.

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Carina Beach Resort, Goa - A family run resort in South Goa

Carina Beach Resort Goa - A family run resort, set in the midst of lush green fields, silent dreaming hills and tall swaying palms, in the village of Benaulim, South Goa a place known for sun, fun and unspoiled beaches. It is an oasis of tranquility and seclusion, where time stands still.

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Bambolim Beach Resort, Goa - The resort is situated right on the beach

Bambolim Beach Resort - Centrally located in Goa, Bambolim makes an ideal base for those wishing to travel around Goa, isolated and quite, and yet just 7 kms from Panjim and close to the main sightseeing places in Goa, the Resort makes a nice home to come back to.

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Ozran Beach Photos, Goa - Personal Pictures collection of Ozran Beach, Goa

Ozran Beach Photos - Ozran beach located after Anjuna beach and close to beautiful Vagator beach is a beautiful little Goan bean i.e. the Ozran beach, a small but very picturesque beach. Mostly frequented by foreigners.

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Julma Hotel Goa - Right next to the swinging Tito's Goa

Julma Hotel Goa - Just a Minute From the beach on the incomparable Calangute-Baga Stretch. Right next to the swinging Tito discotheque, the most popular beach pub in Goa. 20 Kms from Panjim. A stone’s throw away from the shopping arcades and amusement galore.

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Hotel Riverside Goa - 24 room hotel, is situated on the banks of the Baga river, Goa

Hotel Riverside Goa - 24 room hotel, is situated on the banks of the Baga river amongst swaying palms and open paddy fields, and about a 5 minutes leisurely walk from the golden sands of the Baga beach. The swimming pool is set in a beautifully landscaped part of the hotel which is another place to cool off with a pool side bar serving your choice of drinks.

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Villa Bomfim Goa - 2 star hotel with thirty five spacious rooms with balconies

Villa Bomfim Goa - A 2 star hotel in Goa, a family affair run by the 'de Souza' family' who live in the main house. You have a choice of thirty five spacious, clean, comfortable,and suite rooms, all with their own balconies.Most rooms are air conditioned.

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Presa di Goa Country House - Baga & Calangute beaches are just 10 minute drive away

Presa di Goa Country House - This unique country house is located in the typical serene village of Nagoa, just beyond the sandy shores and noise of Goa's beach belt, yet close enough to enjoy a day at Goa's popular beaches, Baga & Calangute, that are a mere 10 minute drive away.

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My three weeks in Goa

I spent 10 days in Chaing Mai, Thailand with my daughter who flew back to Sydney for work and I continued to South Goa to meet some friends from the UK

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Goa Videos - My Personal Collection of Videos on Goa, India

Goa Videos - Here you will find a complete collection of my personally captured videos on Goa. I have captured mostly beaches of North Goa, South Goa and also few beautiful forts.

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Vagator Beach Photos, Goa - Pictures of Vagator beach close to Chapora Fort in North Goa

Vagator Beach Photos - Vagator beach boasts of pure white sand, doted with black rocks and swaying coconut and palm trees. This beach is less crowded giving you the ideal opportunity to slip away into a quiet reunion with yourself as the waves reach out to caress you.

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Anjuna Beach Photos, North Goa - Pictures of Anjuna beach I took on my tour to Goa, India

Anjuna Beach Photos - Anjuna beach is a perfect haven for the hippies and you will come across some of them who have been staying on this beach for a couple of months. It is in the late 1950s to mid-1960s that this beach was

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Candolim Beach Photos, Goa - Pictures of Candolim Beach in North Goa

Candolim Beach Photos - If you are looking for some peace and quiet, this beach offers you that. So, in order to fully enjoy Candolim beach in this Indian state of Goa, you can take a call on both the places: the places filled with activity and the places offering quieter moments.

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Sinquerim Beach Photos, North Goa - Personal photos collection of Sinquerim beach in Goa, India

Sinquerim Beach Photos - Sinquerim is the first beach you'll get to as you head northwest after crossing the Mandvoi from Panaji. Along with Bogmalo, it's one of the few beaches where you can rent windsurfers, water skis, and other water toys without having to be a guest at a hotel.

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Arambol Beach Photos, Goa - Photos I captured on my visit to Goa, India

Arambol Beach Photos - Just sit on the sand and loose yourself in its captivating beauty. The sand is soft and white with little cottages on the red slopes, rocks in some places and the approach road lined with shacks offering souvenirs and clothes.

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Bogmalo Beach Photos, Goa - Pictures of South Goa Bogmalo Beach

Bogmalo Beach Photos - You can reach Bogmalo by bus or taxi from Vasco da Gama which is 8km from Bogmalo. This beach is also situated very close to the airport, and it is 18 km from Dabolim Airport and is well-connected by buses, motorcycle taxis, and taxis.

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Baga Beach Photos, Goa - Pictures I took on my vacation in Goa, India

Baga Beach Photos - Baga beach is an option for those who want to be away from the hustle-bustle found on the other beaches. Baga beach looks as if it has come alive out of a painting...The beach is more of a fishing beach with the tourists from across the world trying to get that big catch.

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Calangute Beach Photos, North Goa - Pictures I took on my trip to Goa, India

Calangute Beach Photos - Calangute beach is also called the 'Queen of Beaches' because the beauty you find here cannot be found elsewhere. Under the shade of palm trees, bathes the Queen of Beaches - Calangute.

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Goa Accommodation Listings - Choose your best Accommodation in Goa

Goa Accommodation - Before coming to Goa, you need to choose a hotel. Check out the Accommodation Listings, which offers details of hundreds of Goa Hotels, Villas, Resorts & Guesthouses, geographically arranged.

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Villa Fatima Beach Resort, Goa - 3 minutes walk away from the famous Calangute - Baga Beach, Goa

Villa Fatima Beach Resort, Goa - Located just 3 minutes walk away from the famous Calangute - Baga Beach. Has 50 rooms both airconditioned and non airconditioned. You get a seaview from first floor rooms. Newly built swimming pool will help you relax and make your holiday a truly memorable one.

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Divine Guesthouse Baga, Goa - 2 minutes away from the Baga beach in Goa

Divine Guesthouse Baga, Goa - 2-3 minutes away from the Baga beach. This guest house is run and managed by a catholic family and symbolizes Love- Duty- Truth. It is 10 years old and was one of the first in the area.

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Cavala Seaside Resort, Goa - Just a stone’s throw from Baga beach, Goa

Cavala Seaside Resort, Goa - Just a stone’s throw from the sands of Baga beach, with green fields and hills as a fitting backdrop, stands Goa’s much loved little jewel, Cavala. Rooms are comfortable and neatly appointed. Unpretentious and spotlessly clean.

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Baia Do Sol, Goa - 22 room resort on the bank of river Baga, Goa

Baia Do Sol Resort, Goa - 22 room resort on the bank of river Baga, an entry to a homely and friendly atmosphere. Each room has an attached bath with all time hot/cold water supply, intercom and television to add to your effortless comforts.

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Angelina Beach Resort, Goa - Run by a local Goan family Stanley and Preciosca

Angelina Beach Resort, Goa - Rooms can accommodate all, from people in a budget and to those looking for good comfortable rooms. The owners are friendly and welcoming and you will surely feel at home.

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Sodders Renton Manor, Goa - Located in a quite place yet within easy reach of the action.

Sodders Renton Manor, Goa - Build in a Portuguese style, overlooking the swimming pool and the sun bathing area. The coconut trees give the whole area a peaceful and calm atmosphere. The hotel also has a multi cuisine restaurant.

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Resort Lagoa Azul, Goa - Ideal holiday destination packed with Luxuries of home

Resort Lagoa Azul, Goa - Best Accommodation in North Goa with discount prices providing a range of luxurious 80 well appointed air conditioned standard and suite rooms, facing the crystallized swimming pools.

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Nilaya Hermitage Boutique Hotel, Goa - Eleven guest rooms with uniquely detailed fantasy

Nilaya Hermitage Boutique Hotel - Goa's leading boutique hotel sits elegantly tucked into the hills of Arpora, surrounded by luscious gardens with a breathtaking view over palm groves and the stunning Arabian sea.

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Residensea Beach Huts, Goa - Located at the north end of main Arambol beach

Residensea Beach Huts, Goa - Located at the north end of the main beach Arambol. Arambol is one of the most northerly beaches in Goa and also one of the most laid back and least commercial.

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Vista Do Rio Resort, Goa - Spanish villa style resort in Alto Porvorim, Goa

Vista Do Rio Resort, Goa - Spanish villa style resort, with beautiful apartments such as one bed room with living room & two bed rooms with living room. Situated in the most calm and peaceful place amidst greenery in North Goa.

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Villa Anjuna, Goa - Ideally located on the main road to Anjuna Beach

Villa Anjuna, Goa - Ideally located on the main road to Anjuna Beach, within walking distance to public transport facilities, prime eateries, food stores, cyber cafes, post office, banks and PARTY ZONES.

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The Tamarind, Anjuna Goa - Old Portuguese style property at Anjuna, Goa

The Tamarind, Anjuna Goa - 22 en-suite shower and toilet rooms, and a balcony or terrace. All the rooms have cool flagstone floors and attractive local stone walls, overlook the swimming pool, dotted around with tropical fruit trees.

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Flushing Meadows Country Resort, Goa - 24 standard rooms and one family suite

Flushing Meadows Country Resort, Anjuna Goa - This Property has 24 standard rooms and one family suite which is surrrounding main pool. All rooms are self contained and facing the pool.

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Palacete Rodrigues Holiday Homes, Goa - Just 10 minutes from the well known market and beach

Palacete Rodrigues Holiday Homes, Goa - Have 3 Suites, 11 double rooms and 1 single bedroom with en suite bathrooms. The bedrooms are beautifully furnished with carved furniture which retains the charm of this grand mansion.

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Lotus Inn Goa - Family Hotel in Anjuna, Goa

Lotus Inn Goa - All the suites open onto secluded verandah's shaded by spreading Banyan and Mango trees. The interiors are cameos of Gracious Living. Old-fashioned bed-stead's in polished wood, quaint bedside tables and mother-of-pearl lamps

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Laguna Anjuna, Goa - Built in Goan Portuguese style in Anjuna, Goa

Laguna Anjuna, Goa - Tucked away from the hurly burly in a haven of tranquility all its own. It is stylish but completely unpretentious. Service is friendly and efficient and the food excellent

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Hotel Bougainvillea (Granpas' Inn), Goa - Situated near the famous Anjuna Beach, Goa

Hotel Bougainvillea Goa - Granpas' Inn - Renovated from a 200 years old Portuguese-styled Goan House, which has a pleasant blend of old world charm with modern comforts and spacious gardens. One can enjoy natures bounty in a peaceful ambience.

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Don Joao Resort, Goa - Designed in charming old world Goan Portuguese style

Don Joao Resort Goa - 4 choices of Accommodation - Aircon and Fan cooled rooms, AC and Fan apartments. Guest rooms with Balcony and ensuite toilet/hot water, twin beds, Fridge & Minibar, TV, phone and Room Service.

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Bean Me Up Guesthouse Goa - Cute, clean and reasonably priced rooms for rent in Anjuna Goa

Bean Me Up Guesthouse Goa - Offers cute, clean and reasonably priced rooms for rent. There are several rooms with attached bathrooms and a few with common bathrooms that are cheaper but equally charming.

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Anjuna Beach Resort Goa - 30 double spacious rooms with attractive balconies

Anjuna Beach Resort Goa - Offers the maximum facilities at minimum rates. Set well back from the main Anjuna to Vagator road in a spacious and private compound, within a minutes walk from Shopping Arcade and ...

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The Majestic Goa - 5-Star Business & Leisure hotel in Porvorim, North Goa, India

The Majestic Goa - The Majestic is a Business/Leisure 5 Star hotel located at Porvorim Village, North Goa. 61 Centrally Air-conditioned rooms with

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Hotel Chandrageet Goa - Hotel with seventeen rooms, North Goa, India

Hotel Chandrageet Goa - Hotel with Seventeen Rooms, classified into four categories; Standard Non AC, Deluxe Non AC, Deluxe AC and Suite AC Room. Located at Alto Porvorim, Bardez, North Goa, INDIA.

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Angels Holiday Resort, Goa - 3-Star hotel in Porvorim, North Goa, India

Angels Holiday Resort Goa - Situated 4 Kms from the capital city of Panaji and 7 Kms from Calangute beach. Angels Resorts has 12 split air-conditioned Suites, comprising of a living cum dining area.

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Palm Beach Lifestyle Resort, Goa - Beautiful Resort Located at Agonda, Goa

Palm Beach Lifestyle Resort Goa - The resort has 10 comfortable rooms, all of which enjoy sea views. Often, you will spot dolphins right from the comfort off your bed! The white sands of Agonda Beach

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Goa Holidays - Easy steps to enjoy your few days in Goa.

Goa Holidays - How would you enjoy your Goa Vacations if you have only few days... without wasting your precious time and days in Goa India?!

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Goa Food - You will find food in Goa very tasty and spicy.

Goa Food - On your holiday to Goa India, you will find tasty and spicy Goan Food. It is recommended to try food of Goa in good reputed Goa Restaurants. Also you will find Indian Food in restaurants.

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Goa Emergency Numbers - Important Numbers of Goa, India

Goa Emergency Numbers - To ensure your consumer rights, safety and protection in Goa, here are the most important Goa numbers. Vital Emergency Numbers in Goa, INDIA

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Any budget hotels near Anjuna beach?

Please send me the details of goa. I am reaching goa on 17th April 2010. I want to reach Karmali railway station, and how can reach Anjuna beach.

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