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Monsoon
magic in Goa
Traditional feasts high on native revelry, fantastic hotel
packages and lush green landscape makes Goa an endearing destination
in the rains, writes Sigmund de Souza
Grooving
at Coconut Grove
The narrow road, hair-pin turns, old Goan villages, verdant
rice fields, women drawing water out of wells and the promenade
of coconut trees welcomes the guests at Coconut Grove, The
Goan Beach Retreat.
Prainha
Resort: Perfect setting for an exotic holiday
The name 'Prainha' is derived from the Portuguese word 'little
beach'. Prainha Resort is set in a tranquil palmgrove on the
beachfront in Goa. Established in 1963, Prainha slowly evolved
from a little whitewashed summer cottage to a 45-room resort
with cottages and elegant rooms. Located 7 kms from Panjim,
it is a perfect setting for an exotic holiday.
Whispering
Palms Goa: A blend of old world charm and modern hospitality
Ensconced between the Aguada foothills and a tiny hamlet Candolim,
lies this boutique beach resort. Set in picture-postcard surroundings,
acres of sandy beaches and miles of privacy, Whispering Palms
offers a blend of Portuguese heritage and contemporary comfort.
The
Beach Goa: Contemporary design
The Beach Goa is a five star leisure property with 123 rooms
situated on the white sandy shores of Benaulim in South Goa.
Resorte
Marina Dourada: Go(a) green
Resorte Marina Douarda, a three star resort, is located in
village Arpora (North Goa) amidst serene surroundings. The
resort overlooks two lakes with the Baga river flowing nearby,
besides the Baga hillock with its dense canopy, salt pans
and rice fields on each side.
Vainguinim
Valley Resort: A rejuvenating experience
Flanked by the azure water of the river Zuari and the Arabian
Sea, on the south west coast of Tiswadi between Odxel/Dona
Paula lies a cozy little bay known as the Curla Vangni/Curla
Vainguinim.
Cidade
de Goa: Little paradise
'Cidade De Goa' literally means city of Goa. Cidade de Goa's
unique Mediterranean design was conceived by well-known architect,
Charles Correa. The hotel is littered with alleys leading
to the rooms. The colours, which highlight the resort, bring
out the warmth of Goa. Dotted with murals all over the place,
it displays the best works of Goan artists.
de
Souza Group: Of eternal sun and endless sands
No chain of hotels offers the variety as the Goa Hotels -
by de Souza Group - the premier chain of luxury hotels and
resorts in Goa, India. de Souza Hotels is a division of the
de Souza Group, a successful and well-respected business group
in Goa, founded in 1989 by Ralph and Norman de Souza.
Majorda
Beach Resort: Luxurious ambience
Majorda Beach Resort is situated on a 26 km stretch of soft
white sand in South Goa. It is 15 minutes from Dabolim International
Airport and 10 minutes from Margao Railway Station.
Lagoa
Azul: Panoramic view
Nestled close to the blue waters of a lagoon, near Baga River,
'Lagoa Azul' promises an idyllic holiday away from the bustle
of crowded resorts.
Nizmar
Resort: True essence of Goa
Nizmar Resort, a seven year old property is located just 500
meters from the renowned Calangute Beach. A four star property
which is located 45 kms from the airport and 23 kms from the
nearest railway station is located well the vicinity of Calangute
Beach, Baga Beach, Anjuna Beach and Vagator Beach. J
Get
lucky at Chances Casino
Chances Casino and Club is by far India's largest, best equipped
and the most sophisticated casino, situated at Vainguinim
Valley Resort, Dona Paula. Various entertainment events, promotions
and schemes are offered at regular intervals to guests who
frequent this casino.
A
dash of susegad
Sea, sand and a dash of the susegad culture is what makes
Goa - the place where Ralph De Souza, group chairman of de
Souza Group and honorary secretary (managing committee) for
Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry, traces his roots to.
He speaks to Neeti Mehra of life in the land of sunshine
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