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Beach in Goa
Beach in Goa

A famous hotspot for travellers looking for fun, culture and a touch of spice, Goa is sure to captivate your mind, body and soul. From delicious curries and laid-back beach shacks to pink sunsets and groovy beach parties, prepare to fall in love.

Goa is set along India's west coast, which is lined by the Arabian Sea.

What's best for you?

  Free kids Best for families Best for adults All inclusive Premier Close to the beach Central location

Dona Sylvia Beach Resort
Three plus sun rating (This accommodation rating is a First Choice Sun Rating)

Nov - Apr		 Families Adults All Inclusive Close to the beach

Riviera De Goa
Three plus sun rating (This accommodation rating is a First Choice Sun Rating)

Nov - Apr

Ronil Beach Resort
Three sun rating (This accommodation rating is a First Choice Sun Rating)

Nov - Apr		 Adults Close to the beach Central location

Cidade De Goa
Four sun rating (This accommodation rating is a First Choice Sun Rating)

Nov - Apr		 Families Adults All Inclusive Close to the beach

Lagoa Azul
Three sun rating (This accommodation rating is a First Choice Sun Rating)

Nov - Apr		 Adults

Heritage Village
Three plus sun rating (This accommodation rating is a First Choice Sun Rating)

Nov - Apr		 Families Adults All Inclusive Close to the beach

Sun Village
Three plus sun rating (This accommodation rating is a First Choice Sun Rating)

Nov - Apr		 Families All Inclusive

Colonia Santa Maria
Two plus sun rating (This accommodation rating is a First Choice Sun Rating)

Nov - Apr		 Close to the beach Central location

Bogmallo Beach Resort
Four sun rating (This accommodation rating is a First Choice Sun Rating)

Nov - Apr		 Adults Close to the beach Central location

Club Mahindra
Four sun rating (This accommodation rating is a First Choice Sun Rating)

Nov - Apr		 Families Adults Close to the beach
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Free Kids

 

You can take your first child on holiday with us free of charge. If a Free Child Place is available on the holiday you choose, it’s yours – and your discount will be shown on the breakdown of your holiday price. Free Kids are generally found on holidays departing outside of 12 weeks.

 

We offer hundreds of Free Child Places on selected holidays and dates, but they won’t hang around forever! Book early to secure your Free Child Place and make fantastic savings online.

Best for Families

These accommodations are family-friendly, offering entertainment and facilities for both kids and grown-ups.

 

Some may feature their own kids’ club, crèche, kids’ dens, or sports and activities for families to enjoy together.

Best for Adults

These accommodations provide a holiday experience geared toward grown-ups. They’re best suited to couples, single travellers and groups of friends.

 

Although we can’t guarantee they will be child-free, these accommodations are more suited to those travelling without children.

All Inclusive

Our All Inclusive holidays cover all your essentials, so you can relax knowing that everything is already paid for while you’re on holiday with the UK’s ‘Best All Inclusive Tour Operator’.

What’s included?

  • Unlimited local alcoholic drinks
  • All meals and snacks
  • Unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee
  • Ice cream for the kids in many hotels
  • Sports and watersports facilities in most hotels
  • Daytime and evening entertainment and activities

Premier

An exclusive selection of quality four and five star hotels, our Premier range offers superior standards of comfort, service and dining, with luxurious facilities and fantastic extras. In-flight and in-resort benefits vary across our Premier Family, Premier Luxury and Falcon Premier holidays.

 

Benefits may include:

  • Free in-flight meal and reserved seating on First Choice Airways flights
  • Increased baggage allowance (up to 23kg per person)
  • Free day before check-in at London Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham Airports
  • Priority airport transfers to your resort or return private taxi transfers
  • Premier Reps providing outstanding customer service and assistance
  • Complimentary children's’ pack with Premier Families

Close to the Beach

Choose one of these accommodations to ensure you are within 300 metres of the beach (1km for villas).

Central Location

These accommodations are guaranteed to be less than 200 metres from the centre of your resort, close to bars and restaurants.

Things to do

Goa

Memorable moment...

Experience the vivid colours, delicate aromas and bustling atmosphere of Anjuna's famous market, as you haggle for beautiful silk, traditional carvings and exotic spices.

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Things to do

  • Journey back in time and visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus and magnificent cathedrals in Old Goa. Visit a typical Goan spice plantation. Cruise down the Zuari River, spotting the remarkable Indian Mugger crocodiles. Drive into dense jungle to discover the beautiful Dudhsagar Waterfalls, listening to gushing waters as you relax with a picnic, but be prepared to share your lunch with the monkeys. Take a three day tour of north India's highlights, taking in New Delhi, the fascinating city of Agra and the amazing Taj Mahal.
  • Capital Cruise - Approx. £27
  • Waterfall Wonders - Approx. £19
  • North India (3 nights) - Approx. £550
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Beaches

Fringed by palm trees and hotels, long golden sands sweep the coast, washed by warm water and scattered with beach shacks. Enjoy Baga, Calangute and Candolim's upbeat atmosphere and developed shores, Bogmalo and Vagator's small beaches, the beautiful sands of Miramar and Varca and Cavelossim's comparatively empty and unspoilt beaches. Beware of strong sea currents, which may prevent swimming at certain times.

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Explore your destination

Wet and Wild

A fabulously fun adventure, our best-selling tour takes you into scenic foothills for a 4x4 safari of a wildlife sanctuary. You'll bump over boulders, splash through streams and cross log bridges en route to Dudhsagar Waterfalls, where you'll swim in fresh waters and feed cheeky monkeys.

prices from approx. £22pp (adult)

child prices may be available, speak to your First Choice Representative in resort

Dolphin Discovery

On this trip, you'll sail along the Mandovi River on board a luxury yacht and watch dolphins playing against a beautiful backdrop. You'll see the Governor's Residence, Reis Margos Fort and the Aguada Jail on this exciting voyage.

prices from approx. £26pp (adult)

Jungle Book

On this overnight adventure, you'll have the chance to feed, wash and even ride the elephants at Shanti Camp.You'll go on a fascinating nature trek and unwind at a yoga session at the local temple Tambdi Surla.

prices from approx. £80pp (adult)



Please note: for further details, please speak to your Representative in resort. This is an example guide only and excursions and prices will be subject to change according to season, availability and demand.

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Food and drink

Local food is exotic, delicately spiced and extremely tasty. Restaurants serve Indian, Goan, Chinese and Continental cuisine, while specialities feature rice, fish or coconut and include delicious curries, like the famous pork vindaloo, Xacuti, a spicy chicken dish, and fine seafood. Try coconut-based Bebinca dessert, drink local wines and sample Feni, a strong liquor of cashew nuts or coconut palm sap.

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Evening Flavour

Renowned for its party atmosphere, Goa's northern resorts are lively, with a handful of clubs spread across the region, with Calangute and Baga offering casual bars and eateries and Candolim providing restaurants and beach shacks. South Goa's nightlife tends to be hotel-based.

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Shopping

Haggle in bustling bazaars, including Anjuna's legendary market, piled high with exotic fruits and vegetables, tempting souvenirs, jewellery, spices, carpets and carvings. Take along a favourite outfit for tailors to replicate in exquisite silks or cotton.

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Fact File

Local weather

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Information

Language: Konkani and English. Currency: Rupee. Standard GMT: + 5.5 hrs. Indian Tourist Office: 7 Cork Street, London W1S 3LH. Tel: 020 7437 3677. www.india-tourism.com

A visa must be applied for prior to departure. Departure and tourist taxes of 500 rupees and $5 per person have been included in the price.

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Travel money

Indian Rupee

You can get commission-free foreign exchange on currency notes and travellers cheques at most First Choice Travel Shops and Holiday Hypermarkets.

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