The water is azure, the sun blazing down on
your skin. You have nowhere to be, nowhere to go right this minute. You gaze
out into the distance, your eyes traversing sleepily over the clear sands, over
to the gulls flying past in a flock, over the horizon where the Earth meets the
sky. You slather sunscreen lotion on your arms and legs, sit back in your chair,
and pull your hat over your eyes. You’ve finished your drink and it’s a good
hour before lunch. You put your book aside and close your eyes.
Now
if only you could do this every single day of your life…
A holiday in Goa is the stuff of dreams.
Every kind of tranquil peace awaits you in the land of sushegad and seafood,
revelry and riotous fun. If you want to detach from your hectic city life and
find yourself once again, Goa should be your destination of choice. Of course,
it helps that Goa has some of the best tourist spots in the country, apart from
some of the warmest, most fun loving people. Every minute spent in this
sunshine state will leave you refreshed and energized to take on the rigours
of your life once again.
But wait, you’re still on holiday and you
have the time to let loose and enjoy Goa in all its glory – you can worry about
your job and family responsibilities when you’re back home! You can start by
booking good flight tickets for your preferred travel time. Don’t forget to
book weekday tickets for cheaper deals, and avoiding the holiday rush is best.
Then go on to booking yourself in one of the best hotels – the most excellent
holiday often starts with the right accommodation. Look up one of the 5 star hotels in Goa – you can find
the most recommended ones online – and book the accommodation that suits you.
Many 5 star hotels in Goa offer complimentary airport drop and pick-up
facilities as well, so you can start your trip on a hassle-free note.
Once there, draw up your itinerary and head
out to explore Goa’s markets (you can pick up cheap alcohol, cashews, straw
hats and other odds and ends for good prices), its many temples and churches,
its places of interest (we recommend a walk around the late architect Charles
Correa’s Kala Akademi, the Basilica of Bom Jesus or a day trip to the scenic
Dudhsagar Falls) and its beaches astride a hired bike. There is much culture
and history to appreciate as well, or if you’d rather put your feet up and
rest, you can take a short walk on the beach and return to your room for a
snooze.
The most refreshing trip to Goa entails
lazing by the beach with a cold beer and a good book. Just being in close touch
with the water will set your jaded mind at rest. Besides, you can eat a meal or
sit back with a cocktail as you watch the sun set. Some sightseeing, a lot of
rest and partying, and you’ll be all set to embrace your hectic routine once
again.
As holidays go, this one’s going to be the
one to remember every time your soul yearns for some peace and quiet.
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