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Holiday Help
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Staying Experience Grand Hyatt Radisson Blu Resort Park Hyatt Goa La Cabana Beach & Spa
GITM 2014 Mapusa the vibrant market place
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Its sunburn season!
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Let’s not fool ourselves, Goa in summer can be quite blistering. Once the morning dew evaporates, the rest of the day offers no respite from the heat, till sundown. But even with this extreme climate, there’s no stopping visitors to the state. Instead, with schools and colleges letting out for the summer break, the beaches, the hot sand included, are packing up with younger vacationers hungry for some wave time. For those looking to escape the heat and still enjoy all that Goa has to offer, the proper holiday plan needs to be in place, starting with a great hotel to relax and unwind at. Someplace with a stunning view and good amenities. Next on the list needs to be a host of activities for both the day and night that will keep you and your family entertained without the threat of a heatstroke. And finally, well recommended restaurants to kick back at and enjoy the best of local and international fare. Helping you plan all this out and then some, we at Wo’Goa put together an April issue packed with hotel and restaurant reviews along with kid friendly excursions in Goa. With tourism on our minds, we take a look back at the recently concluded Goa International Travel Mart as well which showcased some of the most popular travel related companies in the state. As our tourism department is so keen to stress, ‘There’s more to Goa than beaches’. In full agreement, WO’GOA showcases the various guises of this holiday state, from the popular sandy shores to the lush verdant spice plantations and the bustling flea markets… …. This is Goa after all, where something’s always brewing! Lara Rebello Feature Editor
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Contributors
Heudi Fuller-Love From food reviewer for Asia Life in Cambodia, to trainee gaucho on a farm in Argentina, food, travel and lifestyle writer/photographer Heidi Fuller-love regularly contributes to 68+ publications (including her own French website Femme Voyageur) and travels the world for her award-winning city/country guide show for British Airways inflight radio. A regular Goa visitor, Heidi Fuller-love has penned guides to the region for Trip Advisor and countless other publications.
Joachim Haider Came to Goa in 2006 from Germany and the first thing Joachim Haider invested in was a Bullet (a motorbike) and he began to explore Goa over the weekends, where he fell in love with the place. When work as an architect started to get stifling, Joachim decided to try something different in the field and in 2012 joined a young architectural company based in Panaji called Organic Arts and Architecture, as their head designer. Today Joachim lives in Goa with his Indian wife Sadhana, and enjoys trekking to exploring the Goan hinterland.
Chef Andrzej Andy Zyla’s cuisine and creations is delectable, simple and delicate which he will be sharing with WO’GOA readers. In the past 10 years Chef Andy has been the Chef de Partie at the Chelsea Arts Club in London, Sous Chef at the Six Sebses Hotels Resorts Spas in the Maldives, Head Chef at the Earl Spenser in London, the Speciality Sous Chef at The Address Montgomerie in Dubai, Chef de Cuisine at the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Palm Jumeirah Dubai and currently Chef Andy’s cuisine can be savored at “Watatsumi” a fine dining Japanese restaurant situated at the Le Méridien Mina Seyahi which is operated by Point Select Leisure Management.
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Finding Success In Goa
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Goa International Travel Mart 2014
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Holiday Help
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Taking The NH 17 To South Goa
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Old Goa
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Forts in Goa
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The Vibrant Market Place
Goa A Staying Experience
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Chef Andy’s Signature Dishes
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Raul Prazeres with his son Ralf
Finding success in Goa “I strongly believe in the idea of simplicity,” mentions Raul Prazeres, while extolling the importance of simple living, based on relationships rather than materialistic things. “It’s important that no matter what your station in life is, you should be able to relate to your old friends,” he adds. This coming from someone who, through his years has donned so many caps in the fields of event management, public relations, real estate, constructions and hospitality seems a total contradiction, but one Raul proves easily through his friendly, open personality and his ability to stay rooted. “Coming from Dar-e-Salam in Africa to Goa, was a big change, new schools, new friends and I spoke with an African twang which was not so easy for the people in Goa to get used to,” he recollects of his move back to Goa when he was ten years old. 14
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With a varied educational background of zoology, personnel and entrepreneurial management, Raul took his first steps into business while working with an event company called Wave Promotions back in the 80s. Of the many events the company planned and hosted, it is the ones with a social cause that he most proudly recollects. “We hosted a concert called Drug Aid. This was the first time in Goa (in the early 1980’s) that a concert of this nature was held. Six music bands from Goa and one band from Bombay, Drug Aid was a concept to help rehabilitate those suffering from drug addiction in Goa where proceeds went to the Drug Rehab Center in Duler.” Wave Promotions then went on to host an excellent New Year’s show at the Dona Paula Jetty. Again, it was the first of its kind, dancing with the stars and brining in the New Year’s morning with the sun rising… one could not ask for a better way to usher in the new year.” Following a stint at Taj Aguada as a public relations manager, Raul went on to work with the Xavier’s Institute for the Handicapped in Old Goa, in its management department.
want to be close to the action. “In 2010 we also started a restaurant in Alfama in Lisbon called Coracao da Se. Right now we are looking to expand with an eco resort in Danoli (beyond the northern border of Goa) that is set on a riverfront property. In Nerul we hope to set up service apartments and in Miramar there are plans for a corporate hotel.” With his two sons – Ryan who studied business management and Ralph who is studying culinary arts at Cordon Blue, primed to join the business, Raul has big plans for the future. “They have always been kept aware of the kind of work we are doing and are now primed to join the company and take it forward to bigger, better things,” he says. When he isn’t working, Raul enjoys following some of his other passions. Especially working with orphanages. Stemming from his youth, his interest in helping the less fortunate has been visible through his social activities and his work. Right now he is supporting ten underprivileged children with their education.
Travel is another passion that keeps him occupied. “I spend six to seven months in Goa and the other “It was after that, that I decided to tap into the real part of the year I’m in Lisbon or travelling around estate market and then went into constructions of the world. I love exploring new places and meeting my own via Prazeres Builders,” he states. new people.” Today Prazeres Builders has under their belt known When asked about his memories of Goa, Raul gets constructions among which are Prazeres Park, nostalgic. “Back then, Caranzalem (where he grew Prazeres Retreat, Prazeres Rendezvous, Prazeres up) was all farmland and jungle area. We used Xanadu and Prazeres Hermitage. to go into the fields in search of watermelons and With this on-the-job knowledge of real estate and sweet potatoes. We would wait for the pigs to start construction, when Raul came across a beach front digging and that was the signal that there were property in Mandrem he purchased it and started sweet potatoes growing in the area. We would shoo the first of his hotels, Mandrem Beach Resort, a 27 away the pigs and get our hands on the load.” room resort for the traveller looking for a peaceful Wether it was sneaking a few fruits, potatoes or escape. climbing the neighbour’s tree for coconuts, Raul Nestled among swaying coconut palms, the and his friends seemed to be into a lot of harmless resort is divided among blocks of rooms and an fun. independent three bedroom bungalow which “With all that open space we were up to a whole boasts of a beautiful view of the beach. Along with lot of tricks. But never in any real trouble,” he is a rivulet running alongside the property, Mandrem quick to clarify, adding, “Today’s kids have the Beach Resort offers a sense of calm and rest. opportunities for fun that we had. Back then, it On the heels of his first hospitality venture, Raul wasn’t a big deal if some coconuts went missing,” started the Prazeres Resort in Candolim, a 140 he quips before signing out. room holiday stay option more suited to those who
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His Excellency Govenor of Goa Shri.Bharat Vir Wanchoo lights the traditional lamp at the opening ceremony of GITM 2014 along with Mr. R K Srivastava, Principal Secretary (Tourism), Mr. Fransico de Braganca, President - Goa Travel And Tourism Association and Mr. Nikhil Desai, Managing Director - Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.
The innaugural ceremony of the Goa International Travel Mart, officiated at the hands of Governor of Goa Bharat Vir Wanchoo, along with noted tourism officials, Principal Secretary (Tourism), R K Srivastava, Travel and Tourism Association of Goa President Francisco Braganca, and Tourism Director Nikhil Desai, was held on the beachfront of Goa Marriott Resort & Spa on April 2, 2014. With 250 buyers from all over India and 100 buyers from 28 countries, the Goa International Travel Mart kicked off to a grand start on April 2, 2014. At the GITM 2014 opening ceremony Goa Tourism launched the new Goa Tourism website. Following an evening of music, dance performances and primary networking, the first day of this traveltrade business platform kick started at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium with travel and tourism related companies from around Goa and across the country set up stalls where one-on-one interactions forged new relations with buyers from across the global travel arena. 16
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GITM... forging ahead into the future of travel
His Excellency Govenor of Goa Shri.Bharat Vir Wanchoo, Mr. Fransico de Braganca, President - Goa Travel And Tourism Association and Mr. Nikhil Desai, Managing Director Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.
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Lara Rebello, WO’GOA’s Feature Editor in conversation with Mr. Fransico de Braganca, President - Goa Travel and Tourism Association and Mr. Benny Binyamin, Managing Director - Triple S Tours and Travels
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The Goa International Travel Mart was held at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, where a collective mix of air charter companies, hotels & resorts, casinos, wellness spas, tour operators, travel agents and tourism organisations set up their own information kiosks with representatives sharing trade information and forging new connections within the travel community. Goa Tourism set up a large interactive space with tourism authorities participating in interviews and discussions while sharing their plans for the future of tourism in Goa. Aside from Goa Tourism, Karnataka and Maharashtra Tourism also set up shop at the GITM. Adventure companies, Kayaking Goa and Goa Rafting shed light on some of their interesting packages, while boat and yacht companies Champions Group and CruzeCraft Leisure showcased some of their sea vessels while expounding on the various luxury trips possible along the Goan coastline. Starwood Hotels & Resorts showed a great promise of bringing their internationally recognized luxury hotel brands to Goa in the near future. Hotels, especially the ones in Goa has a strong presence at the GITM with known brands such as Deltin, Royal Orchid, Ramada, The Crown and Country Inn, among others. Commenting on this year’s efforts for the GITM, Travel and Tourism Association of Goa President Francisco Braganca stated, “Buyers far out number vendors at this year’s event. I can see business happening all around. There are a number of new entries into the market which shows progress.”
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Holiday Help with Ekaterina Belyakova
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katerina Belyakova, the brains behind the Russian Information Centre in Goa, chats with Wo’Goa about the ways the centre has been able to aid Russian tourists. Why was the Russian Information Centre (RIC) started in Goa? In India, Goa receives the highest number of Russian tourists each season. The RIC helps these tourists have a happier and safer stay in the state. We started the ROC back in 2013. Victor Albuquerque, the Honorary Consul doesn’t speak Russian and the Consul of Russia is stationed in Mumbai so they can’t do much from there. I work as General Manager of Tara Travels which handles tours and reservations of charters from Russia.
the locals and Russian tourists. Why is this? While Russia was part of the USSR, education was very controlled. Outside influenced were checked at every corner. For a long while, English was not taught in schools. People of that generation, don’t speak English. It is only now, with the recent generations that English is taught. And in many cases there is not much of a chance to practice what is learned in conversations, back in Russia. So when Russian tourists come down to Goa they cant communicate well what they need.
But like any tourist country, if you are getting a large number of tourists from a specific country coming down, the businesses of that place should be equipped to understand the tourists’ language. Through Tara Travels we took the initiative of the Turkey for example gets a large number of Russian RIC and the Consul approved it. We are officially tourists… more than Goa. In that case, the locals attached to the Consul though we are not a have picked up Russian so as to communicate with government structure and we don’t draw any these customers. financial support from the Consul either. We are We plan on offering courses in Russian very soon, here to aid the Honorary Consul and have all the so that the locals, especially the staff of restaurants permissions required to run this information centre. and hotels will be able to communicate better with What kind of help does the RIC provide Russian tourists? Like any other information centre we help tourists with the basics about travelling in Goa. We offer them useful tips about customs of the locals so that they are sensitive to the Goan culture. Aside from general information, we also help tourists who might find themselves in some kind of difficulty. One of the most common problems is loss of Passport and other documents. In that case we help them fill out their applications and have them send it to the Consul in Mumbai. The new documents come directly to Goa from there. Another common problem is of accidents. When Russian tourists meet with accidents and are taken to the hospital they often can’t explain their problems properly to the staff due to the language barrier. In other cases they don’t have medical insurance and have to pay for the treatments, which they might have a problem doing. Even in this case we help them get the proper treatments and sort out the paperwork. In some extreme cases we also offer advice and assistance in case of deaths. There seems to be a large language barrier between www.wogoa.in
the Russian tourists. In the recent past, there have been many incidents of fights among the Russians and the locals. What is the reason for all these problems? Firstly, it’s the language barrier. Secondly, we Russians are a bit hot headed. For example, we are not used to slow service at a restaurant and can get pretty offended in that case. Also, foreign tourists, especially Russians are picked on a lot by the cops or in some instances by people posing as policemen. They pull the tourists over and harass them for money. What advice would you give to Russians who plan on coming to Goa for a holiday? Get copies of all your documents made… your visa, passport, driver’s licence and all other important documentation. Another thing I advise all future tourists and also wish the tour operators would stress on – Read up a little about Indian culture before coming. Find out what type of clothing is suitable in public and what is frowned on. It would make your experience in Goa a much better one. And if possible, carry a Russian to English dictionary!
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Taking the NH 17 to South Goa
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ne of my favourite designs of the Goan house is the one with the two semi-octagonal wings, like huge bay windows they surround the entrance porch. The colourful facades, the gorgeous window designs, the huge roofs under swaying palm trees, what a feast for an architect’s senses! So it was decided to go for a weekend trip to South Goa. But then I wonder what happened to a once lovely Goan country side? Did Saruman and his evil hordes escape from the Shire and continued the devastation in the name of progress (at what price) and prosperity (for a few)? Where are these adorable Goan houses gone? Nestling under palm trees, with their broad verandahs, the inviting balcaohs (no time to talk nowadays and by the way my favourite TV show starts in a minute). So less of them stand out like endangered species in a swelling sea of banality. Is it the yearning to be modern, show off to the neighbour while copying the same characterless design? Where is the art and ability gone to build something like the old Goan House? Somebody asked me once, what do you think as a foreigner living here for years now, are we Indians simply not able or not educated enough to do better? Being in my age and able to look back to more than 40 years working in the architectural field, I can say it has nothing to do with India or with education or a lack of artisan abilities. Do you think the craftsman and laborers working on construction sites in the bygone times were in an intellectual way ahead of their time? What made them able to do so was the traditional skills learned and carried on from one generation to the next to build for the common men, buildings to live in and for the larger temples and palaces there was a master or a group of masters to coordinate the same. Look around and the upcoming of the ordinary and ugly is visible all over this planet, you find it literally everywhere, it spread like a disease. The catch here is that clinging in a reactionary way on tradition, will reproduce an inbreed culture only. To make things clear I am not talking here about razing the Old for a better New World. My demand is, keep the heritage buildings, villages and towns intact and well-maintained and add to them in a sensitive manner neighbour buildings. Why not thinking of village or town as a family where you don’t kill the grandparents because you are convinced their bestbefore-date has expired? Instead see what the climate and the surrounding has to offer and adopt it. Basically speaking use the best out of the traditional skills
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and how they managed the challenge of climate and environment. I know it is a corny phrase but there is really no need to invent the wheel again. • Have large roof overhangs to shelter from the monsoon rains. • Have open but shaded places instead of A/C shoeboxes. • Lower the heights of buildings to max. 3 floors (more than half of the newly built apartment blocks aren’t occupied permanently anyways). • Keep God given nature in mind as an advantage and not as an unnecessary hindrance, blocking the cool breeze from the sea and vice versa blocking the rain water drainage from flowing back into the sea is simply not a good design, if not to say a dangerous one. • Reduce the sealing of soil and give trees and plants a place to exist. Everyone can experience the drop of temperature when passing the open fields between Tonca and Adarsh circle. The need for density and highrise buildings is mostly a hypothetical creation of shortsighted money orientated business. Don’t fall for it. I am neither putting a case for an impossible “Back to Nature” nor an anachronistic repetition of traditional forms and shapes. The first one is since Rousseau coined it first, an illusion and doesn’t bring the development of men and earth an inch forward. The second one will show romantic replicas, even when they are perfectly designed and executed but still gives you the feeling of living in a theme-park and therefore gives also no gain for progress. Something new has to come (not only in architecture) even if it is confusing or funny to look at and not at all perfect from the start. This brings me back to my trip to South Goa. See for yourself the way Pantha from Bakti Kuthir in Palolem designed the beautiful airy cottages and then you have a look at the cookie-cutter-huts strewn along the beaches. Or if you want to look beyond the horizon than google for César Manrique’s work which he has done in Lanzarote, one of Canary Islands. Heavily depending on tourism, Goa can learn enough from other examples to alter the course. A rampant sell-out of Goa ends otherwise with a “Lost Paradise”. 27
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Old Goa Make this trip to Goa an educational one with a day tour of Old Goa – home to a collection of the state’s breath-taking Christian architecture. Little known to most people, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is situatded 9kms outside Panaji and was once a flourishing city built during the time of the Sultan of Bijapur. Old Goa then went on to become the capital of Goa during the Portuguese rule, until the 18th century when a bout of plague drove the inhabitants to Panjim. What remains of the old city is a sprawling collection of basilicas, monasteries and convents, the most popular of which are Se Cathedral (the seat of the Archbishop of Goa), the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, the Church of S. Caetano, and notably, the Basilica of Bom Jesus which contains the relics of Saint Francis Xavier. While here, don’t forget to visit the Museum of Christian Art, at the annexe to the Santa Monica Convent. While a large number of Christian devotees make sure to visit the area, Old Goa, with its well-manicured gardens and lawns, marble statues and Portuguese-Manueline & Baroque architectural style and makes for a great historic as well as artistic learning experience. Looking for something to take back from your visit? Stalls selling a variety of religious and tourist memorabilia, snacks, fruits and knick-knacks dot the main circle in Old Goa. www.wogoa.in
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Enjoy a mix of adventurous hiking and historic learning with a visit to Goa’s popular forts. Spread out across the state, these stone marvels relate back to the time of Maratha rulers and later on, the Portuguese colonists. Strategically built along Goa’s coastline, they tell the story of battles gone by, ones lost and won. Fort Aguada: The most popular fort in Goa, built on the cliff facing Sinquerim Beach, Fort Aguada was meant as a Portuguese defence against the Dutch and Marathas. It also played a significant role in protecting the shipping interests of the Portuguese in the North. Aguada, which means water, got its name after the fresh water spring in the fort. Part of the fort complex includes the Aguada Lighthouse, jail and grounds around. Today visitors can easily hike to the fort and enjoy the scenic view from above.
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Chapora Fort: Located 10km from Mapusa, the red-laterite bastion, was built by the Portuguese in 1617 on the site of an earlier Muslim structure. Intended as a border watch-post, it fell to various Hindu raiders during the 17th century, before finally being deserted by the Portuguese in 1892.alt Today, the fortress lies in ruins, although you can still see the heads of two tunnels that formerly provided supply routes for besieged defenders, as well as a scattering of Muslim tombstones on the southern slopes of the hill, believed to be relics of pre-colonial days. However, the main incentive to climb up here are the splendid views of nearby Anjuna and Vagator beaches.
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GO GOA! Heidi Fuller-love
Heidi Fuller-love’s regular column packed with insiders tips on how to get the best out of your time in gorgeous Goa. A staying experience! With so many things to do and see, Goa will probably seduce you to stay longer than planned. Luckily the resort’s stunning range of boutique hotels, stylish sleeperies and good value rooms mean that there’s something for every taste. So much choice can be bewildering, however, so here are a few insiders’ tips. Best for escapists - Nilaya Hermitage What is it? A short drive from the famed beaches of Baga , this bijou sleepery whose Sanskrit name translates as Blue Heaven, is favoured by celebrities ranging from Giorgio Armani to kate Moss. Why go? Surrounded by lush gardens and tropical forests, this Arabian-nights-style sleepery is an eclectic and exotic mix of domes and arches, Gaudistyle ceramics and antique furnishings decked out in vivid colours. Top features? Dining by the glorious, waterfallrippled swimming pool, lazing on day beds in the music room or sipping cocktails whilst watching colours change over the sea at sunset. Insiders tip? Picky diners will be glad to know that they can have a personal consultation with the chef, who will make sure to prepare the dishes that they prefer. Best for families - Taj Exotica What is it? With its stylish range of deluxe rooms and luxury villas hidden amongst 56 acres of lush tropical gardens hugging the Benaulim beach line, this paradisiacal resort caters specifically for families. Why go? An activity centre, dedicated children’s pool, baby-sitting services and plenty of games for all ages means that there’s everything here to keep the kids happy. Parents will love supping in one of the resorts five restaurants serving everything from Mediterranean36
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fusion cuisine to traditional Goan food, or revelling in one of the resorts two spas. Top features? Lounging on the private beach, letting the little ones run wild at the kids club or enjoying a leisurely game on the resorts small golf course. Insiders tip? for top family pampering pick one of the Sunset Villas, which have their own private pools Best for couples - Pousada Tauma What is it? An ecofriendly, child-free retreat just minutes from buzzing Calangute beach whose 13 suites circle a bubbling pool surrounded by tropical gardens. Why go? This delightful child-free sleepery whose suites, decorated with traditional Portuguese furniture, have their own private dining areas and patios are ideal for loved up couples. Romantic starlit dinners of spicy Goan food in the resorts poolside Copper Bowl restaurant also help stoke the flame. Top features? Revelling in the secluded setting, enjoying the resorts yoga sessions or taking a leisurely trip to the beach using the hotel’s free shuttle. Insiders tip? Couples seeking top relaxation should book for one of the hotels full Ayurvedic treatments. Best on a budget - Santana Beach Resort What is it? One of Goa’s best value hotels, Santana beach resort is a comfortable, friendly hotel complex overlooking white sand beaches near Candolim. Why go? Simple, yet comfortable, the spacious, air conditioned rooms of this pretty complex, whose two swimming pools are surrounded by lush gardens, offer excellent value if you’re on a budget. With a beach shack restaurant serving tasty home cooked seafood and international dishes, you won’t go hungry either. Top features? Friendly service, beach location and sapid food. Insiders tip? If you’re on a very tight budget chose a room equipped with kitchenette and cut costs by cooking some of your own meals. Nilaya Hermitage
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GRAND HYATT special family getaway...
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The Grand Hyatt is aptly designed for a leisure guest to unwind at one of India’s most enchanting resort and spa destinations. It’s beautiful Indo-Portuguese architecture, magical sunsets and the most lavish amenities, Grand Hyatt Goa is the perfect luxury destination in the comfort of a large bed or watch the magical sunset from the oversized balcony which over looks the Bambolim Bay. The hotel offer guests the option of three different views: the bay, the pool or the garden, all rooms are luxuriously designed and have oversized bathrooms with the option to open it up so guests can enjoy the views outside. The Bay View rooms offer spectacular views of the sunset over the Bay...
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Grand Club™ the extra touch of luxury...
Grand Club™, Hyatt’s hotel within a hotel concept features a total of 76 rooms and suites, offers an extra touch of luxury and special privileges, such as complimentary continental breakfast, evening cocktails and canapés in the Grand Club™ Lounge. The Grand Club offers complimentary Internet access, airport transfers and use of the boardroom to its guests. If guests decide to stay in one of the suites, whether it is the Grand suite or the Grand Executive suite they have the opportunity to experience the luxury of a whirlpool in their own balcony that overlooks the calm waters of Bambolim Bay leading into Zuari River. 42
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Shamana Spa
The region’s largest and international awardwinning Shamana Spa offers a reason to plan a revitalizing getaway with a range of SouthEast Asian treatments with a contemporary approach.
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The Shamana Spa comprises of 19 treatment rooms, including an Ayurvedic suite, six couples’ suites with plunge pool and spacious single suites, it also encompasses a beauty salon, a gym, Goa’s only 25 metre indoor lap pool, a large free-form outdoor pool, whirlpool and wet areas with sauna and steam. The extensive spa menu at Shamana Spa, offers traditional Balinese, Thai and Indian therapies and a wide range of Ayurvedic treatments, this haven of tranquility offers an array of state-of-the-art amenities with professionally trained staff. Therapies on the menu are truly stimulating and rejuvenating. A number of treatments can be combined, depending on individual needs, to create a complete and sensory spa experience.
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Radisson Blu Resort the ultimate beach retreat
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The resort’s exclusive and harmonious space reflects the local character and charm of an oasis setting, while blending in with the lush tropical landscape and colourful flora of Goa. Creating a unique resort that has the magic and romance of a luxury boutique hotel, Park Hyatt captures the heritage, spirit and architecture of Goa. Spread over 45 acres, the resort resembles a lively picturesque township, full of fragrant plant- filled courtyards and gardens, linked by Venician-style canals and waterways, tiny bridges and cobbled streets. The frontage of the hotel is a huge patio, which leads into an intimate lobby area, resembling the scale and character of a grand old Goan House. Overlooking the lobby is an instant picture of a more leisurely life with its views of shimmering waterways and the sea. The unique features of the resort are its IndoPortuguese style villas– Pousadas. These Pousadas are divided into five landscaped courtyards, each distinctive in theme, architecture and landscape. The Pousadas are predominantly single-storied and have spacious balconies with stunning views that overlook the sea, lagoons or tropical spaces, perfecting the concept of ‘verandah living’ that is innate to the people of Goa.
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The resort is anchored by two characteristically different areas, The Village Square and the The Lobby Plaza which is set around a cobbled courtyard. The Village Square offers a vivacious dining and cultural experience, animated like a town’s market place with a Village Café that serves a variety of bakery products, Casa Sarita, the signature fine dining Goan restaurant, the chic and friendly Italian trattoria Da Luigi, Masala, an enchanting Indian restaurant, the romantic beachside restaurant, Palms; a trendy lounge bar, Praia de Luz; and the Poolside Bar. For an intimate and exclusive dining experience, Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa offers a Cabana, an elegant beach-shack style setting on the pristine Arossim beach shore and a Wine Room, an exquisite space for a sit-down dinner. The Lobby Plaza is quieter and more formal in comparison. It doubles as a grand outdoor prefunction area for the adjacent ballrooms, which allegorically form the Town Hall of this resort and in turn, the lobby is the Mayor’s House. The picture is completed by an old Goan Chapel. The resort also houses a Camp Hyatt for younger guests, offering a wide variety of sporting activities including tennis, aerobics, beach- and water-sports and one of the largest swimming pools in India.
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Goa’s stunning beach resort surrounded by sea, sand & sky... Escape to the azure surf and rolling dunes of La Cabana Beach –– where an authentic, intuitive, and elegant experience awaits. Blending the stylish design and luxury amenities of the best Goan beach resort with the intimate seaside tranquility of the Arabian Sea, ours is an authenticity borne setting just 30 minutes from Panjim airport and 25 minutes from railway station. The La Cabana Beach is the premier location for a dream vacation. Situated on Ashvem Beach, the Resort is the most romantic escape in all the Goa which beckons hopeless romantics, discerning honeymooners, and fun-seeking families. The La Cabana is just minutes from Goa’s many attractions, yet remains a world unto itself, where exclusive services, first-rate restaurant, cultured entertainment, and thrilling diversions satisfy every interest. Make Every Moment A Special Memory At La Cabana Beach Resort Experience an exhilarating return to tranquility at La Cabana, where oceanfront elegance and an unmatched dedication to personal service ensure that you are “Always In Your Element” La Cabana is a luxury brand that caters to the modern traveller seeking style and authenticity. Comprising contemporary and chic retreats, La Cabana Beach designed to create and deliver vibrant enlivening experience for guests at work and at play.
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The Goa Marriott Resort & Spa’s recent facelift offers the conveniences and functionality of a business hotel with the relaxing ambience of a holiday resort. The Goa Marriott has always boasted of a beautiful lobby, but the new design and amenities add to the comfort. Guests can choose to relax in the functional seating area overlooking the River Mandovi as they try out something from the menu. Situated on the banks of the River Mandovi, the Marriott offers guests a choice from their 180 river facing or garden facing rooms. Wake up to the sound of the waves as they lap against the stony shores outside your room – a great option for the traveler looking to enjoy a stunning view of the water, Reis Magos fort and the hillside on the opposite shore. Looking for a sense of tranquility? The peaceful garden facing rooms are the perfect choice for a peaceful quiet stay. The only visitors are the various birds that create beautiful melody around. With four fixture bathrooms, LCD televisions, internet connectivity and much more (the signature Revive bedding remains a highlight), the new rooms truly reflect modern living. Dining at the Goa Marriott is a special treat in itself. Start breakfast at the Waterfront Terrace & Bar, enjoy an afternoon meal at the outdoor dining restaurant, Simply Grills. For dinner why not enjoy the flavors of the Orient at Wan Hao and end your night out with a cocktail at the transition lounge AZ.U.R. Not up for leaving the room? The hotel’s 24-hour in-room dining facilities will ensure that your food and beverage needs are met with pleasure at any time of the day or night. Goa Marriott Resort & Spa has over the years become one of the most popular destinations for weddings and conferences thanks to its banqueting and conferences spaces, along with its outdoor venue options. The resort also offers event planning services from production to dedicated florists and decorators. The wedding services offered at the Marriott include everything from bands and DJs to regional and international cuisines. Want the groom to ride in on an elephant or the bride to alight from a horse drawn carriage? The Marriott makes it possible. With its convenient location and all round great services, the Goa Marriott Resort & Spa offers something for everyone, be it the business traveler or a leisure holidayer. 64
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the vibrant market place of Goa Mapusa is the largest and most prominent city in Bardez, North Goa., when one enters Mapusa, it gives one the impression of a large, commercial marketplace. On Friday, it’s Mapusa Market Day, all roads lead to Mapusa. People are busy purchasing their provisions for the week, as fish, vegetables, fruit, spices and other household articles. There are also on display potted plants, wooden furniture, clothes, handicrafts and trinkets. A visit to the Mapusa Market on a Friday should be on the list of every visitor to Goa, if one has to witness the real lives of the Goan peoples.
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Set on the beach front, at the end of Holiday Street in Calangute, is the up market shack 'Flying Dolphin'. Spread over a large area skirting the beach, this open shack with its white flowing curtains, has a Mediterranean look and is a cut above the rest. Flying Dolphin is a magnificent restaurant, where the ambience is perfect for lazy beach days, where time stands still and happiness is a state of mind, where you witness the beauty of the setting sun while soft music soothes your senses‌.. a veritable temple to chill out. Flying Dolphin has a great podium-deck from where one can watch the magic of the waves lashing on the shore as you relax and enjoy Goa at its best.
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Typical Day in Goa Staring out of window admiring nature’s awe Picture full of perfection sans single evident flaw Indolent tepid sunshine streaks daubed with gold As if time has stood still to treasure and behold A lone cloud high above seemingly gone astray Wending its way towards blurred horizon far away The trees swaying gently with gusts of mild breeze Laden with ripened bounty caught in a timeless freeze Flock of nomadic herons scouring swamps for feed With leisurely indulgence for plain subsisting need So much there to capture and everlastingly preserve A deep sense of utter bliss we often fail at to observe Sunny Chopra
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The Goan coastline is dotted with numerous beaches, all with their own unique charm. While the crowded and shack dotted sands of Calangute and Baga might be the most popular beaches in North Goa, the sea itself can be a bit troublesome. The favourite family friendly beach recommendation is Mandrem Beach, with it’s gently sloping coast, the waves are mild and safer for smaller children. In comparison to more popular beaches, Mandrem is cleaner and less crowded. Shacks along the beach offer a variety of cuisines to suit almost every palate. Situated between busier Morjim and Arambol, Madrem also offers coco-hut accommodations if you wish to spend a couple of days staying right on the beach, neighbouring Ashwem Beach is equally safe and beautiful. www.wogoa.in
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curried parsnip puree, spinach and light pomegranate jus Roughly chop all vegetables and put them in roasting tray together with lamb. Add 1.5 ltr of water, and cover it, very tight, with aluminum foil. Place the tray in the oven and leave it for 10hr. Tray has to be covered very tight so lamb will cook in own juices and aromas. After 10hr lamb will very easily fall from bones, will be very soft and juicy at same time. In the roasting tray you will have tasty lamb jus, strain it and keep it. In the sauce pan put red wine and reduce it to half, add lamb jus and pomegranate juice. Continue to cook it until the sauce becomes slightly thick. Once reduced strain it again and add molasses. For parsnip puree and spinach 1kg parsnips 900ml milk 100ml veg stock 110 gr butter 8cardamoms 1tsp curry yellow curry powder 1small cinnamon stick 3 garlic cloves 10gr ginger root Salt, white pepper to own liking Peel parsnip and cut into same size chunks. Soak them in the milk together with all spices, garlic cloves and ginger for at least 2hours. After 2 hr bring it to the boil, turn the gas down and slowly cook it till parsnip is very soft, aprox 25 min. Remove parsnips from milk, strain the milk and keep the liquid. Using a hand blender, start mixing the parsnips slowly adding milk and butter and veg stock. It should have a very silky consistency, almost velvet like. Season with salt and white pepper.
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Apple Miso ‘Pie’ Recipe Serves Four Apple miso ‘pie’ Makes 10 200gr sugar 100gr butter 50gr miso paste 5gr sea salt 1400gr fuji or green apples, peeled and diced 400ml cream 190gr egg whites 270gr icing sugar 90gr flour plain 230gr almond powder Start with making filing for the pie. Combine butter and sugar together in the pot and slowly cook it till has golden brown colour and toffee consistency. Add miso paste, sea salt and cream. Divide into two and set aside. To one half add the diced apples and cook it for an additional 2 min, that’s your filing. After making the sponge just mixe together the almond powder, icing sugar and flour. Mix the white egg until they stiff and fold it with all the powder which you made earlier. In the mould put the first layer of the almond paste on the bottom, then layer it with apple and caramel miso and cover it with the almond paste, put them in the oven for 20 min at 175 degrees. Serve it warm with warm miso toffee and vanilla ice cream.
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Named after the iconic Goan architect and musician, Lucio Miranda, Lucio is an interactive À La Carte Goan-Portuguese restaurant at the luxurious Radisson Blu Resort at Cavelossim, South Goa. The interiors are warm and cozy, with the gentle sound of water flowing from the weeping wall at the entrance. Soft strains of music add to the ambience. Serving a wide variety of Goan and Portuguese specialties like the ever popular Goan Fish Curry Rice with Kismur and Sol Kadi, Chicken Xacuti, Choriz pulao, Sorpotel etc, Portuguese favorites Fish Caldeirada Balchão, and Bacalhao are part of the extensive menu, handcrafted by our masterchef Peter. The menu is a delicious blend of Christian, Saraswat and Portuguese cuisine. Chef Peter has a few innovations up his sleeve like Buffalo Wings Peri Peri, Kondgachi nevri and a few more. One has to taste to believe.
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Radisson Blu Resort’s Upperdeck is all day dining restaurant serving popular dishes of global cuisine, both À La Carte and the buffet. Emphasis is placed on the products and quality ingredients. Food is uncomplicated and presented uniquely; the visual impact of the Fantastic seating arrangement, open interactive kitchens, attractive buffet counter, bar counter serving array of fine wines, beers, cocktails, mocktails and spirits from around the world gives a vibrant feeling. View of the greenery, swimming pool and multicolored villa’s through glass walls is quiet entertaining in itself. Dinners are enthralled with the performance of live band and terrace grills serving fresh catch from the sea.
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Shandong at Radisson Blu Resort is named after the coastal region of in China, the resorts À La Carte oriental restaurant with warm interiors and oriental lotuses carved out of wood adorning its walls, and original artifacts from the Far East. The restaurant has a lovely private dining area. Soft strains of music add to the ambience. Shandong serves cuisines from all over the east including Chinese, Japanese, Burmese, Vietnamese, Korean, Thai and Malaysian. The most popular dish by far is the Peking duck and also very popular are the Sushi’s, Hunan Prawns, Vegetables with smoked pepper sauce, Barbecue Pork ribs, Shitake Konjee and Lobster in XO sauce. An array of fine wines, beers and spirits from around the world, along with fine food makes Shandong the best Oriental option in the South.
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A great place to Hangout! Sunny Chopra mixes business with pleasure in the form of The Hangout restaurant in Siolim, North Goa. As Managing Partner, he has incorporated his love of classic automobiles in the décor of this laid back tavern like establishment, from an antique English Triumph motorcycle balanced over the bar to the jeep grill and headlights above the stage area. Sunny offers his fellow biking fans specials like the 4 x 4 Drive-in-deals and the Enfield ride-in-offers. While the bar is the main focus of the place, The Hangout also offers sheltered as well as al fresco seating options. The picnic bench style seating in the front-yard lends a youthful vibe. The overall feel of the place is relaxed and easy-going. And the pricing of dishes is equally easy on the pocket. Offering a varied menu of a little bit of everything, one can opt for Lobster Thermadore (price on request), a Chicken Biryani (Rs.130) or go local with a Pork Vindhaloo (Rs.100). We tried out the Beef Chilly Fry (Rs.90) and the Golden Fried Prawns (Rs.160), both which were made with fresh produce and cooked to perfection. One can easily imagine spending the evening at The Hangout, relaxing in the hammock with a Goan Sunset cocktail (Rs 200) or unwinding with friends while a musician croons out the classics nearby. Good relaxed ambience along with value for money food and drinks make The Hangout the sort of place that becomes a regular pitstop for those visiting Siolim. Now in its second year, Sunny is hoping to include thematic performances like open night poetry slams and stand-up comedy acts. We’re definitely looking forward to more lazy days at The Hangout. Meal for 2: Rs 1000
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More than just Calamari Its takes a lot of confidence for a restaurant to name themselves after one specific item on the menu. It signifies that they are sure that the dish prepared in their kitchen is of the highest rating. In the case of Calamari on Candolim Beach, this holds very true. It’s an obvious choice – the calamari (squid), whether batter fried or served in a thick masala gravy, the name of the restaurant itself prompts the ordering of this choice seafood. So on our visit to the beach restaurant we started off directly with a plate of batter fried squid served with a generous portion of dip. A few minutes after our order reached the table, we asked for another plate of these crispy fried squid rings. It’s obvious that the fish that owner Reggie D’Souza serves is soon enough after leaving the basket of the fishwives. It’s fresh, well marinated and cooked to the right level of tenderness. Aside from the calamari preparations, the menu is made up of the typical mix of Indian, continental, Chinese, Goan and barbeque. But like any discerning gourmand, one should know to choose dishes that are typical of a certain restaurant. While the place has been known to serve a variety of tasty Indian dishes, we opt to stick to either Goan or Continental.
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Calamari’s chefs clearly are well-versed with their seafood and cook it brilliantly. Ask for the day’s catch or simply snack on juicy rava fried prawns and mussles. As for Goan, Calamari serves up pork vindahloo, made less spicy, for the tourist’ palate. Aside from that, chorizo pulao, prawn curry and beef chilli reach the table well prepared and in good quantities. On the Continental side, the steaks and pork chops are decent, but our favourites are among the barbeque items. Enjoy a grilled pomfret or tiger prawns while watching the sunset and enjoying the great selection of music playing in the background. The restaurant’s major drawback however is the pricing. While the food and ambience is great it’s the inflated prices prevents tourist from making too many visits.
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LPK Waterfront club is the most unique location showcasing excellent architecture and beautiful landscaping made entirely of mud and stone. LPK has taken a conscious decision to stay away from the trance and club music which is played at many other party spots. The emphasis here is on international chartbusters from all over the globe. While the European tourists often request Euro hits, the desi domestic crowd clamours for Bollywood hits and the DJs throw in hiphop chart busters for extra measure. The DJs cabin resembles Alladin’s magic cave, some magical fairyland where the music sounds better not because of the décor, but because of the acoustics. Yes, because it’s all mud, the sound is better absorbed and does not bounce back. A variety of special places in the whole property for our guests to explore and enjoy. Everywhere you look there are surprises! The place opens up at around 9.30 pm and rocks till 4 am, enough time to satisfy most party animals. A wellstocked bar with international and local drinks, and if you want to chow while sipping on a Goan drink, well one has got to try the Choris Pao, this is highly recommended by the WO’GOA Publisher.
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Bean Me Up Mediterranean, American, Mexican/Tex-Mex Anjuna - Vagator, Anjuna
Goa Darbar North Indian, Mughlai, Chinese Highway of Panajim, Agassaim
Basilico Italian D’mello Vaddo, Anjuna
Goan Spice North Indian Padribhat, Agassaim
Thalassa Greek Taverna Mediterranean, Greek Small Vagator Beach, Ozran, Anjuna
Andron Goan Nachinola Villa, Mapusa-Aldona Road, Aldona O’ Coqueiro Goan, Portuguese, Seafood, North Indian National Highway 17, Alto Porvorim Navtara South Indian, North Indian, Chinese Chogm Road, Alto Porvorim
Living Room Bar Lounge & Grill North Indian, Arabian/Lebanese, European/Continental Living Room by Seasons Hotel, Vagator Beach Road, Anjuna Cafe Lambretta Italian 1779, Anjuna Mapusa Road, Anjuna My Place Italian Anjuna - Vagator Road, Anjuna
A’tona Goan, Barbeque/Tandoori/Grill, Portuguese 167 B, Betim, Alto Porvorim
Alcove Restaurant & Bar Goan, European/Continental, Portuguese, Chinese, Thai Alcove Beach Resort, Anjuna
Casabela Goan, North Indian, Chinese, European, Continental, Italian, Mughlai Casabela Boutique Hotel, Alto Porvorim
Michele’s Garden Cafe French Pequem Peddem, Anjuna
Angels Restaurant Chinese, North Indian, South Indian, European, Continental Angels Resorts, Alto Porvorim Casino Motels Bar & Restaurant North Indian, Chinese, Goan, Seafood Chogm Road, Alto Porvorim Hotpot Goan, North Indian, Mughlai, Seafood Hotel Orion, Alto Porvorim www.wogoa.in
German Bakery European/Continental, Indian, Seafood, Italian, Thai East of the Market Road, Anjuna Domino’s Pizza Pizza, Desserts Mazal Vaddo, Anjuna
Fellini Italian Arambol Beach, Pernem, Arambol 21 Coconuts Inn Chinese, European/Continental, Goan, Israeli, Italian, Seafood Khalcha Vadda, Arambol Beach, Arambol Blue Sea Horse Seafood, Barbeque/Tandoori/Grill, Goan, Portuguese, Chinese, Italian, European, Continental, American 516, Kalchawada, Arambol Dylans Coffee Coffee 567, Socoillo Vaddo, Arambol Lila Cafe European/Continental Arpora-Baga, Arpora Jalsa Gujarati, Rajasthani Resort Rio, Arpora Kapriz Fusion, Seafood Royal Goan Beach Club at Monteiro, Arpora Le Poisson Rouge French, Seafood Baga Bridge, Arpora Mamma Mia Italian Resort Rio, Tambudki, Arpora CoBa Seafood, North Indian DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Arpora
Little Italy Italian, European/Continental Arambol Beach, Arambol
Flames North Indian, Chinese, Thai, European, Continental DoubleTree by Hilton, Ximer, Arpora
German Bakery Desserts, North Indian, Mughlai, Thai, European, Continental Arambol Beach, Arambol
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RESTAURANTS Villa Blanche Bistro European/Continental, Desserts 283, Badem Church Road, Socol Vaddo, Bardez, Assagao
Golden Net Goan, Mughlai, Chinese, European, Continental Keys Resort - Ronil, Baga
Peppers Goan, North Indian, Chinese, Thai The Royale Assagao Resort, Assagao
Goodluck Chinese, Goan, Seafood, North Indian, European, Continental Beach Road, Baga
Rara Avis ‘Konkan’ French Calangute Baga Road, Baga Bridge, Baga Jamie’s Baga Barbeque/Tandoori/Grill, European/Continental, World Cuisine 7/188, Sauntawaddo, Baga Malts N Wines Italian, Thai, Mexican/Tex-Mex, French, North Indian, Goan Near Baga Bridge, Baga Aquamarine Bistro & Bar European/Continental, Goan, North Indian, Seafood, Multi cuisine Baia Do Sol Hotel, Baga Lands End, Baga
The Dining Room North Indian, Chinese, Italian, Thai, European, Continental Grand Hyatt, Bambolim Chulha North Indian, Barbeque/Tandoori/ Grill, Goan Grand Hyatt, Bambolim The Verandah Seafood, European/Continental Grand Hyatt, Bambolim Coco Inn Goan, Chinese, North Indian, European, Continental Bambolim Beach , Bambolim
Souza Lobo Goan, North Indian, European,Continental,Chinese Calangute Beach, Calangute Chef Soumyen’s Kitchen European/Continental, Seafood Fort Aguada Road, Gaurravaddo, Calangute Travel Bar And Restaurant Mediterranean Candolim Calangute Border, Calangute The Pulse Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai Paradise Village Beach Resort, Tivai Vado, Calangute Love The Restaurant World Cuisine, Goan, North Indian, European, Continental The Park Hotel, Holiday Street Lane, Calangute
Kudos Baga Goan, Italian, European Villa Bomfim, Baga Road, Bardez
Tamarin Mediterranean, Kashmiri Gaura Vaddo, Fort Aguada Road, Calangute
Brittos Goan, Seafood Saunta Vaddo, Baga
Appaji’s Goan, Seafood, Chinese, Mughlai, North Indian, European,Continental Lake View Resort, Mayem Lake, Bicholim
J&A’s Little Italy Italian Villa Rodrigues, Baga River Road, Calangute-Baga Rd
Zanzibar North Indian, Goan, Chinese, European, Continental Down Tito’s Lane, Saunta Vaddo, Baga
A Reverie World Cuisine, European/ Continental, Fusion Holiday Street, Gaura Waddo, Calangute
Domino’s Pizza Pizza, Desserts 244/5, Saunta Vaddo, Tito’s Lane, Baga
Fiesta European/Continental, Mediterranean 7/35, Saunta Vaddo, Calangute
Baskin Robbins Ice Cream 1, Roger Villa, Baga Beach Road, Baga
Flying Dolphin Goan, North Indian Holiday Street, Calangute
La Shack European/Continental, North Indian, Chinese, Seafood, Goan La Calypso Hotel, Calangute-Baga Road
Fat Fish Goan, European, Seafood Agar Waddo, Arpora Road, Calangute
Bomra’s Burmese 247, Souza Vaddo, Fort Aguada Road, Candolim
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East Meets West Goan, Chinese, European Baga Bridge Road, Sauntavaddo, Calangute-Baga Rd Scirocco Bar - The Pizzeria Italian Hacienda Resort, Calangute-Baga
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RESTAURANTS Beach House Goan, Portuguese, Seafood Vivanta by Taj - Holiday Village, Dando, Candolim Il Camino Italian Vivanta by Taj - Fort Aguada Hotel, Sinquerim, Candolim Calamari Beach Shack Barbeque/Tandoori/Grill, Seafood, Dando Beach, Candolim Cafe Chocolatti Desserts, Fast Food, Snacks 409/A, Fort Aguada Road, Candolim House Of Lloyds Barbeque/Tandoori/Grill, European/Continental, Goan Saipem, Candolim, Goa Caravela Mediterranean, North Indian, European, Goan, Seafood, Italian Vivanta by Taj - Holiday Village, Dando, Candolim Banyan Tree Thai, Seafood Vivanta by Taj - Holiday Village, Dando, Candolim Morisco Seafood, Barbeque/Tandoori/Grill, Goan, European, Continental Vivanta by Taj - Fort Aguada Hotel, Sinquerim, Candolim Republic Of Noodles Pan Asian, Burmese, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese Lemon Tree Amarante Beach Resort, Vadi, Candolim Barbeque Barbeque/Tandoori/Grill, Seafood Cidade De Goa, Dona Paula Alfama European/Continental, Cidade De Goa, Dona Paula www.wogoa.in
Bay 15 - Harbour Grill Seafood, Barbeque/Tandoori/Grill, Goan Odxel Beach Club & Events, Odxel Beach, Dona Paula Cafe Azul Mediterranean, Italian, North Indian, Goan Cidade De Goa, Dona Paula
Goan Village Sao Domingos, Cavelossim Casa Lisboa Located in Haathi Mahal, Cavelossim Mike’s Place Opp Dona Sylvia Beach Resort,Mobor, Cavelossim
Laranja Goan, North Indian, Mediterranean Cidade De Goa, Dona Paula
Mama Mia Located in Dona Sylvia Beach Resort, Cavelossim Beach
Sea View Bar & Restaurant Goan, North Indian, Seafood Caranzalem
Joe’s River Cove Ferry Road, Cavelossim
Alua Goa Restaurant & Bar Multi-Cuisine, Goan Bella Vista Waddo, Dona Paula Goan Delicacy Goan, Seafood, North Indian, Chinese, Barque, Tandoori, Grill Hawaii Beach, Dona Paula Chance’s Cafe Chinese, European/Continental, North Indian, Italian, Thai Vainguinin Valley Resort, Machado’s Cove, Dona Paula
Susegado Restaurant Cavelossim Fish Grill Restaurant Cavelossim Kababs N Currys Restaurant Cavelossim Jamavar Restaurant Cavelossim River Side Restaurant Cavelossim
Brendon Bar & Restaurant Palolem, Canacona, Palolem Beach
Laguna Located in Majorda Beach Resort, Majorda Beach
D’Costa Bar & Restaurant Palolem Beach, Palolem
Fusion Restaurant Majorda Beach Road, 263, Pacheco Vaddo, Majorda
Steak House Ourem, Palolem Papillon Palolem, Canacona, Palolem Beach Big Fish Restaurant & Bar Canacona, Palolem Beach Casa Fiesta Palolem Beach Road, Palolem Beach Seagull Cavelossim Beach
Garden Cafe Located in Majorda Beach Resort, Majorda Beach King Crab Cuisine Restaurant & PUB Shangrila Hotel, Majorda Beach Road, Majorda Palm Restaurant Majorda Sea Hawk Majorda 125
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BARS & CLUBS Blue Monkey Food: Mexican Tex-Mex, North Indian 406, PDA Colony, National Highway 17, Alto Porvorim Curlies Anjuna Beach, Monteiro Waddo, Anjuna The UV Bar Food: Goan St. Anthony Praise, Anjuna Mad Hatter Food: Goan, Italian, Chinese, European, Continental The Tamarind Hotel, 1286, Kumar Vaddo, Anjuna Xtreme Sports Bar Food: North Indian, Goan 790, Flea Market Road, Goemcar Vaddo, Anjuna Beach, Anjuna
Hype Food: Goan, European & Continental Tito’s Lane, Baga Kamaki Food: Goan, Chinese Tito’s Lane, Baga Leopold Lounge Bar Food: Chinese, Indian, Seafood, European, Continental Marlin Guest House, Tito’s Lane, Saunta Vaddo, Baga On The Rocks Bar Food: Chinese, Italian, Goan, North Indian, Thai Tito’s Road, Baga Beach, Baga Tavern Bar Lazy Lagoon Portico Suites Hotel, Ground Floor, Baga
Club Cubana Arpora Hill, Arpora
St Anthony Shack Food: Goan Baga Beach, Baga
The Sundowner Pride Sun Village Restort And Spa, Ground Floor, Arpora
Capiz Bar Grand Hyatt, Ground Floor, P.O Goa University, Bambolim
Aagor Poolside Bar Resort Rio, Tambudki, Arpora, Goa
The Bay View Lounge European & Continental Hotel Grand Hyatt, Bambolim
The Sunrise Bar Hotel Sun Village, Ground Floor, Arpora, Goa Deck Bar Nagoa Grande Resort & Spa, 18/1, Ground Floor, Nagoa, Arpora Cape Town Cafe Food: Goan, European/ Continental, North Indian Titos Lane, Saunta Vaddo, Baga Cavala Food: Goan, Seafood, Cavala Beach Resort, Saunta Vaddo, Baga Tito’s Tito’s Lane, Saunta Vaddo, Baga www.wogoa.in
Pool Bar And Grill Grand Hyatt, Ground Floor, P.O Goa University, Bambolim Peace Food: Seafood, Mughlai, European/Continental The Park Calangute, 1st Floor, Holiday Street Lane, Calangute Karoke Club Food: North Indian, Mughlai, Chinese Calangute Beach Road, Calangute After Seven Food: French, European 1/274 B, Chapel Lane, Gaura Vaddo, Calangute
Sea Gull Hotel Seagull, 1/239-D, Holiday Street, Gaura Vaddo, Calangute Sunken Bar Hotel Calangute Towers, Dr. Jack Sequira Junction, Calangute North 16 Food: North Indian, Seafood, Goan, European, Continental North 16 Hotel, 370/14, Porba Vaddo, Calangute Taverna Bar food Casa Severina, Gauravaddo, Senhor Francisco Road, Calangute Sapphire Sinq Beach Resort, Tivai Vaddo, Calangute Alexus Hotel Linda Goa, Baga Road, Cobra Waddo, Calangute Club Lanos Cobravaddo, Calangute SinQ Food: Goan, European & Continental Sinquerim, Candolim LPK Waterfront Food: Goan LPK WaterFront, Nerul, Candolim Butter Lounge Food: Goan Candolim-Aguada Road, Candolim The Stone House Food: Chinese, European Souza Vaddo, Fort Aguada Road, Candolim Drift Vivanta by Taj - Holiday Village, Dando, Candolim Pool Bar Vivanta by Taj - Holiday Village, Dando, Candolim 127
BARS & CLUBS F-Beach Club Food: Pan Asian, Japanese Murrod Vaddo, Candolim Nostradamus Food: North Indian Fortune Select Regina Hotel, 376, 1st Floor, Off Fort Aguada Road, Candolim SFX Food: Barbeque/Tandoori/Grill, Vivanta by Taj - Fort Aguada Hotel, Ground Floor, Sinquerim, Candolim Maritime Lounge Bar Godwin Hotel, Lobby Level, Calangute Road, Candolim Taverna Cidade De Goa, Lobby Level, Vainguinim Beach, Dona Paula Caitan ‘n’ Joe Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat, Vainguinim Valley, Dona Paula Salud Latino Bar Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat, Vainguinim Valley, Dona Paula Nebula Lounge Bar & Restaurant Food: Goan, Chinese, European, La Mansion Hotel, 147, 3rd Floor, Guirim, Mapusa-Panjim Road, Mapusa Tease Vivanta by Taj Hotel, Lobby Level, Off D.B. Bandodkar Road, Panaji Down The Road Food: Chinese Furtado House, Ground Floor 99, Rua De Ourem, Panaji AZ.U.R Food: Continental, Italian Goa Marriott Resort & Spa, D B Marg, Panaji Cafe Mojo Pub And Bistro Food: Goan Salida Del Sol Hotel, Ground Floor, Menezes Braganza Road, Panaji 128
Mekong Food: Thai, Chinese, Malaysian Bella Goa Annexe, D B Marg, Miramar, Panaji Lobby Lounge Goa Marriott Resort & Spa, Miramar Beach, Panaji High Tide Bar Food: Seafood Hotel Mandovi, 1st Floor, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Panaji Pool Bar Food: European & Continental Goa Marriott Resort & Spa, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Panaji Whiskys Deltin Royale, Noah’s Ark, RND Jetty, DB Bandodkar Marg, Panaji Soma Beach Club Food: Multi-Cuisine, Fusion Aswem Beach, Pernem Sunset Ashram Food: Seafood, European & Continental, Mediterranean Ashwem Vaddo, Ashwem Mandrem Road, Pernem Bahama Mama European & Continental, North Indian, Mughlai, Chinese 35/1, Khalcha Wada, Arambol Beach, Pernem Cantare European &Continental Cruzwado, Saligao Zonked Bar Food: Goan Vaddy, Siolim 9Bar Food: Italian, North Indian Ozran Beach, Vagator Seagulls Food: North Indian, Italian, Sizzlers, European, Continental La Gulls Court Hotel Ground Floor, Vagator Beach Road, Vagator
SOUTH GOA Adega Camoens Food: Seafood, North Indian Taj Exotica Hotel, Ground Floor, Calwaddo, Benaulim Fiplee’s Food: Goan, Seafood Colva Road, Navelim, Benaulim Sea Shell Lotus Beach Resort, Vas Vaddo Beach Road , Benaulim Lounge Bar Food: Chinese, European Bogamallo Beach Resort, Lobby Level, Post Office Bogamalo, Bogmalo The Sunset Bar Food: Chinese, European Bogmallo Beach Resort, Ground Floor, Bogmalo Gazebo Food: American, Barbeque/ Tandoori/Grill, North Indian The Lalit Golf & Spa Resort, Raj Baga, Canacona Veri Feni The Lalit Golf & Spa Resort, Lobby Level, Raj Baga, Canacona Praia de Luz Park Hyatt Resort And Spa, 1st Floor, Arossim Beach, Cansaulim Aquamarine Bar Park Hyatt Resort and Spa, Arossim Beach, Cansaulim Pool Bar Heritage Village Club, Ground Floor, Arossim Beach Road, Cansaulim Casa Rosa Heritage Village Club, Arossim Beach, Cansaulim Poolside Bar Park Hyatt Resort and Spa, Ground Floor, Cansaulim www.wogoa.in
BARS & CLUBS Swim Up Food: Goan Heritage Village Club, Arossim Beach, Arossim, Cansaulim Wine Room Food: Goan, Seafood, Barbeque/ Tandoori/Grill Park Hyatt Resort and Spa, Ground Floor, Arossim Beach, Cansaulim Tito’s Club Radisson Blu Resort, Ground Floor, Cavelossim Beach, Cavelossim Jazz Inn Food: Goan, Seafood, European 356, Block B, Mobor, Cavelossim Sun Downer Lounge Cavelossim Yali Lounge Cavelossim Attwood’s Bar Cavelossim The Down Under Bar Food: Seafood, Mughlai Colva Beach, Colva, Goa Club Margarita 4-7, Ground Floor, Goldfield Apartment, Colva Edge Bar Alila Diwa Hotel, 48/10, Adao Waddo, Majorda Casino Treasure’s Food: Goan Majorda Beach Resort, Majorda The Tea Lounge & Bar Majorda Beach Resort, Majorda Peter’s Pub Food: Chinese, European, Continental, Seafood Utorda Beach, Majorda Zodiac Food: Chinese, Goan, European, Nanutel Hotel, Padre Miranda Road, Margao www.wogoa.in
Carbon & Steel Goa Woodlands Hotel, Miguel Loyola Furtado Road, Margao
Atrium Bar Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Varca Beach, Varca
Amalia Food: Goan, European Dona Sylvia Beach Resort, Lobby Level, Cavelossim, Mobor
Tangerine Food: Thai The Zuri White Sands Resort & Casino, Lobby Level, Pedda, Varca
Tia Maria Food: Chinese, European & Continental Dona Sylvia Beach Resort, Ground Floor, Mobor
Sunset Bar Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Avenida Dom Road, Varca
Neptune Point Food: Goan, European & Continental, Chinese, Seafood, North Indian Colomb Beach, Palolem That Bar Food: Italian, Chinese, Thai, European, Continental Main Street Road, Palolem Cocktails & Dreams Food: Seafood, Goan, North Indian, Chinese, European, Continental Palolem Beach, Palolem Dylan’s Bar Palolem Beach, Palolem Found Things Palolem Beach, Palolem Aquarium Bar Food: Seafood, Goan, European/ ContinentalMayfair Hideaway Spa Resort, Ground Floor, Salcette Anil Bar Zuarinagar Zorin, Sancoale
Saturdays Food: Chinese, North Indian Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Avenida Dom Road, Varca Island Bar Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Avenida Dom Road, Varca Sol Bar Emerald Palms Resort, Uttor Doxi, Varca Neil’s Cabana Varca Palms Beach , Varca Fins Located in The Zuri White Sands, Varca Rambooze Located in The Zuri White Sands, Varca Tangerine Located in The Zuri White Sands, Varca Sunset Pool Bar Varca Beach Resort, Varca
Sunken Bar Kenilworth Resort & Spa, Utorda
Forrest Heritage Village Club , Arrosim Beach
Lobby Bar Kenilworth Resort & Spa, Ground Floor, Utorda
Swim-Up Bar Heritage Village Club , Arrosim Beach
Blue Lagoon Food: Italian, Seafood The Zuri White Sands Resort & Casino, Pedda, Varca
Swim-Up Bar Heritage Village Club , Arrosim Beach
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