Gotta Go to Goa!
After a couple of weeks in Delhi, we were ready to take advantage of the 4-day weekend (thanks to a Tuesday holiday) and go to the beach. Goa is the ultimate place in India to do that. Goa isn't a single beach or town, but rather the name of a state along the southwest coast of India, bordering the Arabian Sea. It's theoretically about a two hour flight from Delhi to Goa, but took longer due to the invariable paperwork delays at the airport; the bus ride from the terminal to the airplane; the miles of taxiing around in the plane (just like O'Hare!) back to the terminal where we started, before we took off. The weather in Goa when we landed was perfect, and for the first time in a while I stopped coughing and could breathe again!
Our view from the window of our bungalow at Taj Fort Aguada. These are situated on the side of a hill, overlooking the sea. This used to be a Puertoguese fort, but now it's a 5-star hotel. I have to admit my concerns regarding hotels turning historic landmarks into playgrounds for moneyed tourists lessened, once I checked in and saw the amazing view from my room.
The pool at the Taj Holiday Village- my favorite resort so far in India. It's 70 acres of bungalows situated amongst the palm trees and exquisite landscaping. I spent about 2 days in the swimming pool here (mostly within a 5 foot radius of the bar). I'm not one to go to a beach and then spend all day at the hotel pool, but this was worth making an exception to the rule. I have to go back here before I leave India. As for the price of staying here... I'll just say it's a good thing one of the associates on the trip had Taj points from their hotel in Delhi to apply towards the trip. So all my tropical drinks in the pool included, I got away really cheap for one of the best vacations of my life.
Natalie poolside at the Taj Holiday Village. In the background you can see some of the bungalows scattered throughout the property.
View of the Arabian Gulf from the Marriot, where some of the associates here stayed. For all its beauty Goa isn't one of those places with crystalline water that beckons you to jump in; it's best enjoyed from the resorts on the shores.
Having lobster dinner at our favorite restaurant in Goa. Lobster- $18 US. Bacon-wrapped prawns- $4 US. In the background is Riley, who was visiting Natalie for a month from Chicago.
Two reasons I'm thinking of giving up red meat.
Almost sunset at the Marriott
Going...
Gone.
After a couple of weeks in Delhi, we were ready to take advantage of the 4-day weekend (thanks to a Tuesday holiday) and go to the beach. Goa is the ultimate place in India to do that. Goa isn't a single beach or town, but rather the name of a state along the southwest coast of India, bordering the Arabian Sea. It's theoretically about a two hour flight from Delhi to Goa, but took longer due to the invariable paperwork delays at the airport; the bus ride from the terminal to the airplane; the miles of taxiing around in the plane (just like O'Hare!) back to the terminal where we started, before we took off. The weather in Goa when we landed was perfect, and for the first time in a while I stopped coughing and could breathe again!
Our view from the window of our bungalow at Taj Fort Aguada. These are situated on the side of a hill, overlooking the sea. This used to be a Puertoguese fort, but now it's a 5-star hotel. I have to admit my concerns regarding hotels turning historic landmarks into playgrounds for moneyed tourists lessened, once I checked in and saw the amazing view from my room.
The pool at the Taj Holiday Village- my favorite resort so far in India. It's 70 acres of bungalows situated amongst the palm trees and exquisite landscaping. I spent about 2 days in the swimming pool here (mostly within a 5 foot radius of the bar). I'm not one to go to a beach and then spend all day at the hotel pool, but this was worth making an exception to the rule. I have to go back here before I leave India. As for the price of staying here... I'll just say it's a good thing one of the associates on the trip had Taj points from their hotel in Delhi to apply towards the trip. So all my tropical drinks in the pool included, I got away really cheap for one of the best vacations of my life.
Natalie poolside at the Taj Holiday Village. In the background you can see some of the bungalows scattered throughout the property.
View of the Arabian Gulf from the Marriot, where some of the associates here stayed. For all its beauty Goa isn't one of those places with crystalline water that beckons you to jump in; it's best enjoyed from the resorts on the shores.
Having lobster dinner at our favorite restaurant in Goa. Lobster- $18 US. Bacon-wrapped prawns- $4 US. In the background is Riley, who was visiting Natalie for a month from Chicago.
Two reasons I'm thinking of giving up red meat.
Almost sunset at the Marriott
Going...
Gone.
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