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Nestled in the picturesque South Goa and with just 2 minutes walk to Arrosim b e a c h , H e r i t a g e V i l l a g e Resort & Spa is a perfect getaway for your next family vacation. The hotel reflects true Goan essence with the Portuguesestyled architecture taking precedence while the rooms are comfortably appointed with all modern amenities to ensure a pleasant stay. T h e w a r m h o s p i t a l i t y o f Heritage Village Resort & Spa a w a i t s y o u r i g h t a t t h e entrance, with smiling faces, serenaders that groove to the Goan tunes and a refreshing drink of coconut water. As you settle down in the beautiful lobby sipping your welcome drink, you get a glimpse of the h u g e p o o l i n t h e f r o n t surrounded by greens and also the all day dining restaurant buzzing with people. We were attended soon by the warm staff, and directed towards my room. I stayed in a Deluxe Room, offering a sense of expansive space with contemporary interiors and elegant décor. This wellappointed room, came with a small balcony offering a pool By Aditi Malhotra view and was complemented by modern amenities and thoughtful inclusions such as a diwan-cum-bed. They were p e r f e c t f o r a r e l a x i n g vacation. The in-room hospitality with a personalised welcome letter, a bottle of wine, a fruit basket, cookies and nuts is something that will remain with me for a long time as I am a big fan of small gestures. After relaxing for some time in our room, we headed for a hearty lunch at the all-day dining restaurant Chutney, there was a South Indian food festival, where we indulged in a specially curated South Indian menu. For starters, we r e l i s h e d M e e n Va r u v a l , popular South Indian Fish Fry and Kozhi Melagu Charu, a fragrant chicken soup. Both t h e i t e m s w e r e s u p e r delicious, I especially enjoyed the warm soup a lot. Up next was Ennai Kathirikai which is a South Indian curry made with tender brinjals and also there was Mutton Ishtew with Appam and both these main course items were really good. Paruppu Payasam was something I had never tried before and was great, it was a payasam made with moong lentils simmered in coconut milk. After having this delicious meal, we returned to our room for a quick nap and then headed for a dip in the pool. The poolside also has a bar that can serve you amazing cocktails and chilled beers. We enjoyed every bit of staying in the pool for a long and leisurely dip. As I wanted to spend some more chilled-out time with my son, a curated picnic on the b e a c h w a s n e x t o n o u r agenda. Arrosim beach is just 2 minutes walk from the resort and they do have buggies to take you there. We had a beautiful set-up on the beach complete with some nibbles like nachos, cookies, brownies and sandwiches along with chilled beers and coffee as well. The picnic baskets full of these goodies and beach toys ensured that our picnic was indeed fun. The sunset at the beach was almost surreal and you must indulge in this experience whenever visiting Heritage Village Resort & Spa. This personalised picnic made it even more worthwhile. The resort’s Blue Lagoon bar was our next stop where I enjoyed a refreshing gin n tonic along with some bar nibbles like Chicken Malai Tikka and Chicken Popcorn. Mama Miso, the resort’s Pan Asian fine dining restaurant was our ideal choice for a lovely dinner. I really cannot begin to put into words how awesome and delicious the food was. Each and every item on our table was thoughtfully prepared and full of flavours. Spinach Wrapped Chicken in Black Bean Sauce, Avocado Cream Cheese Roll, Crunchy Chicken Katsu Roll and the Chicken Ramen Bowl were my t o p p i c k s a n d I h i g h l y recommend you give them a try. After such a delightful meal retiring to our comfortable room for a good night’s sleep seemed just right. The buffet breakfast is served from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and we made it just in time to relish the same. The buffet spread had a perfect mix of Indian and English breakfast items. Fresh fruits, eggs to order, hot n crispy dosas, cereals, juices and fresh bakes, all found a great space on the buffet. With a glass of Mimosa, I enjoyed a portion of eggs benedict and some fresh fruits for my fill. Sadly it was a short staycation and after breakfast, it was time to leave for home. But I am positive that I will be going back to Heritage Village Resort & Spa for a longer vacation very soon because t h e h o s p i t a l i t y , t h e experiences and the food, everything was top-notch.

About the resort

Heritage Village Resort & Spa, Goa Arossim Beach, Cansaulim, Goa403712 Tel: +91 83266-94444 | Fax: +91 83227-54324E-mail: goa@heritagevillageresorts.com