Actually (Brits and) Russians also flocked by the thousands at Sharm El Sheikh beach resort at Sinai (Egypt) prior *Bombing of Russian passenger jet by ISIS over Sinai. (Nearly 20,000 Brits were stranded awaiting emergency evacuation aftermath bombing Russian passenger jet by Daesh (ISIS). The photos of the resort are amazing (check the DM link below)! Now Russians have been ordered off Turkey (after Turkey shot down one of Russian Airforce jets lately) and recommended to visit Cuba, south China, Vietnam and they say Goa has not been lifted off the ‘safe’ destinations.* Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3338674/How-bombings-political-turmoil-plane-crash-left-Egypt-s-tourism-industry-crisis-millions-stop-visiting-country-s-resorts.html#ixzz3szKYYqYF
MD From: "Jim Fernandes" <amigo...@runbox.com> To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" <goanet@lists.goanet.org> Cc: goanet <goanet@lists.goanet.org>, goanet <goa...@groups.facebook.com> Subject: Re: [Goanet] Here's why the Russians will be coming to Goa! Gabe, I am sure, the hoteliers in Goa may be salivating at the prospect of having more Russian tourists because of the Russian government decision to block Russian tourists from visiting Turkey. However, I beg to differ on the outcome ... For the past year, the ruble lost "only" about 10% against the lira, while it lost some "crazy" 25% against the rupee. Unless you are a deep pocketed Russian, you may not be able to afford Goa anymore. If I was a deep pocketed Russian (where cost does not matter), I'd rather go to the Caribbeans where the Russian currency may have fallen just a bit more than it did against India. The Caribbeans are far more cleaner with gorgeous beaches, water sports and adventure themed activities. What does Goa have? Pot? Well ... one can get that in the Caribbeans too - where the major suppliers aren't too far (Mexico, Colombia et al). Jim Fernandes Colva / New York.