<strong>Ashvem Beach, Goa: </strong>India's smallest state, Goa is a tropical paradise just an hour's flight south from Mumbai. Though Goa is considered party central, to the north is where you'll find the more relaxed beaches of Ashwem, Mandrem and Morjim.
Ashvem Beach, Goa: India's smallest state, Goa is a tropical paradise just an hour's flight south from Mumbai. Though Goa is considered party central, to the north is where you'll find the more relaxed beaches of Ashwem, Mandrem and Morjim.
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<strong>Cola Beach: </strong>The area's beauty has drawn travelers to Goa for centuries.
Cola Beach: The area's beauty has drawn travelers to Goa for centuries.
<strong>Panjim Church: </strong>Spend an afternoon in Panjim, also called Panaji, to explore the state capital's Portuguese history.
Panjim Church: Spend an afternoon in Panjim, also called Panaji, to explore the state capital's Portuguese history.
<strong>Mapusa Market: </strong>The Mapusa market, held six days a week, is where you can buy handcrafted jewelry.
Mapusa Market: The Mapusa market, held six days a week, is where you can buy handcrafted jewelry.
<strong>W Goa:</strong> This hotel's whimsical decor channels Goa's bohemian and colonial pasts.
W Goa: This hotel's whimsical decor channels Goa's bohemian and colonial pasts.
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<strong>Saturday Night Flea Market:</strong> Come here for clothes, spices, knick knacks, food and drink vendors and live music.
Saturday Night Flea Market: Come here for clothes, spices, knick knacks, food and drink vendors and live music.
<strong>Dudhsagar Falls:</strong> This stunning spectacle is one of the tallest waterfalls in India.
Dudhsagar Falls: This stunning spectacle is one of the tallest waterfalls in India.
<strong>Anjuna Beach:</strong> If you want a party, this is the beach for you.
Anjuna Beach: If you want a party, this is the beach for you.
<strong>Sahakari Spice Farm:</strong> Learn about curry leaves, spices, vanilla (pictured) and other local plants here.
Sahakari Spice Farm: Learn about curry leaves, spices, vanilla (pictured) and other local plants here.
<strong>Legendary sunsets: </strong>Goa's high season runs October through January, when temperatures are cooler. Monsoon season, from June through September, brings soaking rains, so many hotels and restaurants close during this period.
Legendary sunsets: Goa's high season runs October through January, when temperatures are cooler. Monsoon season, from June through September, brings soaking rains, so many hotels and restaurants close during this period.
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