Goan crazy
By Vidhya Venkat - gulfnews.com http://www.gulfnews.com/explore/Journeys/10202990.html Published: April 05, 2008, 00:34 After spending months planning our holiday to Goa, one that we had been dreaming about for ages, the time had finally come when we were all ready to discover a new world. Only a speck on the world map and situated on Indiaâs western coast, Goa is popular as a major tourist destination. Just last year, my parents, cousin and I visited this magnificent paradise, which filled our hearts with ecstasy even before we set foot there. We travelled business class on Emirates â a truly luxurious experience. The seats transformed into full beds with footrests. In-built massage options were just a click of a few buttons away. In natureâs lap >From the airport, we were chauffeur-driven in a black limousine to The Leela Palace Hotel, one of the most awe-inspiring and opulent hotels in town. Perched on a rock face, the hotel was cradled by two strikingly majestic and unspoilt beaches on which we spent most of our holiday sunbathing and sun-basking, gazing at the panoramic views around us. It was an overwhelming experience â waves crashed on rocks while the sunlight glinted on the rough surface of the ocean and melted into occasional shades of lemon yellow and reddish-orange. Elegant swans circled the shore while the wind whistled through the coconut groves. The blue sea stretched to the horizon and as I dug my feet into the soft white sand, the salty air stinging my face, ruffling my hair and the swirling waves tickling my toes, I could not imagine a better place for a honeymoon or a holiday. Romantic cruise Apart from the beaches, the lovely, romantic dinner cruise on the river Mandovi, with an appetising and authentic Goan cuisine, fantastic ambience and live disco karaoke, was a special treat for everyone. I loved every moment of the holiday and now that Iâm back home, I find myself yearning for more. The pleasant memories of this visit are so vividly etched in my mind, it seems as if it had been yesterday. Memories galore The first impression of the place is that of a land of golden beaches dotted with coconut trees â a place I would recommend everyone visit. It will leave them with beautiful memories and a longing to return to its shores. ____________________________________________________________________________________ You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text5.com
