Goa Travel Forum

does anyone know whereabouts the colonia braganza hotel is, behind vanessa theatre calangute. i do know calangute area, but not too sure where this is. is it anywhere near the german bakery? we are staying there for a month next february. has anyone stayed there before, if so what is it like?

can someone reccomend a decent hotel in mumbai for an overnight stay that is close to the airport.dont want to pay silly money like some of them are asking.

thanks

sir
does above said resort has a shack on the beach ?
can beach be approached in the night safely ?
thanks

hey everyone! just wondering if anyone knows how bad the weather will be late august in goa??
im planning a trip to india and dont know if i should visit goa or not because of monsoon season, is it really bad?? or will there be days we can spend lying on the beach etc?

Hello,

Am planning to hook up with friends in Goa this New Year, and am trying to find some cheap flights from the UK. Travelling after boxing day and returning a couple of weeks later in the new year. Any suggestions as to where to search and how much the fares are likely to be. Have found flights for £750 so far, is this as cheap as they get?

Cheers,

Adam

Hi I am traveling in the first week of July.

We have planned to stay 2 days in south Gao & 3 days in north Gao.

Will restaurant will be open & water sports are available at that time

Hi,

I'm planning to visit Goa in December. I'm mostly interested in islands not extremely far from the coast ( not more than 24 hours with a boat ). Can anyone suggest an island to visit. I'm looking for a place with a minimum amount of people ; ). Thank you all so much.


Marion

Does anyone currently residing in Goa know the phone number for Alexandras Hotel & restaurant, on Candolim Beach road (Beside Silver Sands, opposite Inferno)?
Could anyone please find out their phone number or email for me - trying to contact Mrs. Alexandra to book rooms, however, my last contact number seems to be invalid.
This will be a BIG help-please.
Thank you all.
SP

I m planning to visit Goa in the first week of July. But I have come to know that Goa is not good place in July especially if u r interested in swimming and beaches.

Can anyone let me know whether it is true or not so I can postpone my schedule and book my trip in november/december.

I will go going to Goa in early March next year for 5 days (I am meeting my parents). Can anyone please recommend an area to stay and perhaps a good hotel in that area? We want beach but also some good (and cheap) places to eat and shop. I'd prefer not to do an all inclusive hotel stay, with food.

Any recommendations?

Thanks!

Hi, a buddy and I are staying here in Goa for a few weeks or so, we were wondering if there's anything to do during the off season? The weather isn't nice enough for the beach. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

P.S.
We're in Panjim.

hi i wish to visit goa in july , kindly advice is it good time to visit? and also anyone has stayed in whispering palms resort , how is their deluxe room?

hi all,

digs in south calangute, candolim, sinqerim or maybe elsewhere 1 bed minimum,cable, fan, view?, balcony, from mid 11/08 to maybe 03/09.

thanks to all in advance,
jack

Hi,trying to book our third year at the Ronil beach hotel in Baga but its already booked up,
Has anyone stayed at the Osborne hotel in Calangute and is it close to beach,bars etc or can anyone recommend somewhere close, we use hotel only to sleep and change spending most of our time on beach,regards Jan

I am sure that everyone will be pleased to learn that tomorrow, Friday 6th June, will mark the 8th anniversary of the River Princess being grounded on Candolim beach and it appears that there is still no resolution to the rusting problem.

This is now proving to be an environmental disaster, affecting the seabed and the remains of corroded steel regularly being washed ashore like pieces of shrapnel. The damage continues with every passing day and is gradually changing the topography of the beach.

Will it every be removed??

Hello VT Members,

Some weeks ago I downloaded a list of visa surgeries set out by the IHC. Does anyone know if these surgeries are still going ahead or not?

Thanks Sunglow.

Hello people
Well, I'll be traveling alone to Goa in mid of June for a relaxing week. Any advice for excellent hotel in Baga beach "money is not a concern as long as the resort is clean & super.Also if you have any advice on the weather during the month of june.

Regards

I had a fantastic holiday in Goa in December 2007 and was thinking of getting married out there. The problem is I do not know where. Can anybody olease offer some advice, I'd really appreciate it.

hi there
anyone in anjuna for the monsoon????please tell me which restaurants are open in august
thank you very much

Hi All,

Goes anyone know how much room (seating pitch) is on this airline flying from Heathrow to Sri Lanka? Also is there a free bar service and what is the quaility like of the food served?

Feedback most welcome.
Thanks Sunglow.

Hi,

Would it be cheaper to book a Mumbia hotel while in Goa from a travel agents and pay in rupees rather than book a hotel on the net myself from the UK and pay in with my credit card?

Sunglow.

Hi,

We are looking for a hotel in Mumbai to stay for one night. Not too far from the International Airport. Must be clean and at mid-budget of about £50 for the two of us. Any suggestions please.

Thanks Sunglow.

1. As a major step towards upgrading Visa services, the High Commission of India, London and the Consulates General of India in Birmingham and Edinburgh would be outsourcing the collection of visa applications and their delivery from the end of May 2008/beginning of June 2008 (for exact dates, please see below).

On the www chick on HIGH COMMISSION OF INDIA LONDON

They are outsourcing all application to---VF SERVICES WILTON ROAD VICTORIA LONDON SW1V 1DE

VF website is very vague

Has anyone out there found their website with particular reference to
INDIAN VISAs

We should have a few responces on this one

GOAJIM

Hi all,

See there going to be a TV progarmme shown on the 19th May 2008 at 9pm on channel five which features a visit to Children Walking Tall and a tree house for the children by some of the British Navy on leave. Does anyone know if this programme will be shown in Goa? Our friends in Goa would love to see this programme.

Regards Sunglow.

Hi all,
Just back from another fantastic holiday again,
going to the same hotel every year we were wondering if it would be cheaper to book direct with Ronil beach then get a flight,can anyone help me to get there email address,regards Janet

hi, asked yesterday which is the best place to go in goa as boyfriend and i like exploring so beach holiday isnt really for us,was advised to go to baga beach,so which is the best hotel to stay in at baga beach,thanks

Hi. I ( we - 2 persons )am portuguese and going to Goa in October. We are looking for the cultural side of Goa not beach or sun. And we are also serious shoppers for antiques. Does anyone can offer advice on best areas for shopping antiques,good and reliable shops. how much bargaining should be done? any antique fais? when and where and does anyone local want to be our guide?
Could anyone reply to my personal email: alegrialima@yahoo.co.uk
Tks so much. Joćo

hi, looking to go to goa next year and was wondering if anyone can give me some advice on the best part to go,my boyfriend and i are more of the adventure seeking tourist, can anyone help thanks,

hi all,
just been planning to head for goa, may not be right time of the year. However, would like to have some peaceful time. Anybody would like to join and have some descent time are most invited.

Have been to goa in past near baga beach. was nice though i must admit its bit difficult to know where abouts....


well, most welcome with the suggestion and info where would be nice to head and specially if someone needs company.

i've just been in contact with one of my friend and he promised me some good trips around.

cheers

pal

i want to travel from goa to mumbai by ship . kindly give details about travel as individual and as a group. also give travel expenses by ship.along with timings of ship