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VEGETARIAN’S GUIDE TO EATING IN GOA
For all the vegetarians out there – here’s Goa on a platter! Most people associate Goa with seafood, for obvious reasons. Beyond that, they expect to sample every other kind of meat, a wide range of international cuisines and an unimaginable variety of alcohol. That...
Every house in Goa has a tale to tell
Goa is a land of multiple facets. On the one hand it is a party destination that attracts visitors who are looking for a good time, while on the other, it offers a rich culture, colorful history and enduring traditions. Many people are not aware of the latter and go...
Colonial charm and Oriental exotica in a tropical paradise
Most people associate Goa with sun, sand and sea, while some people are aware that the wooded slopes of the Western Ghats are a stone’s throw away. But how many people think of imposing driveways and charming stone pathways winding their way through lush foliage,...
Of culture, heritage and a fort restored
The Reis Magos Fort is an absolute must-see for most visitors to Goa. Located in Bardez, the fort has evolved from being a defense fortress in 1493, to a jail and then a hospital, and today has been restored to it’s former glory. The restoration work carried out is...
Tools, traditions and technologies – recorded for posterity
Most people perceive Goa as just a party destination – to frolic in the sunshine, sand and sea. And so the tourists come, year after year, to swim, shop and generally party. But now, there is a growing minority that realizes there is more to Goa than meets the eye....
What’s a villa or two, or three, between friends? It’s paradise!
Lush tropical gardens sprawling across 24 acres…the melodious sounds of birdsong wafting on the breeze…and sheer unbridled luxury par excellence. This is what you find when you make your way to a boutique resort near Aldona, at Bardez. Silent, secluded and private…and...
Goa through the eyes of a globe trotting fashionista
Model Joan Smalls has an enviable job – as the new Global Fashion Innovator for W Hotels. She travels, collaborates, shops and experiences the pulse of every exotic place she visits. On a recent visit to Goa, she compiled an exciting list of the best places to shop,...
A gallery of art, a universe of masterpieces
Art can never be static – it grows…it evolves…it takes on a life of its own…it wanders the corridors of creativity. A work of art catches your eye…assails your senses…envelops you…and wanders away to new spaces…to capture new audiences. This is the spirit of Gallery...
Master the fine art of doing nothing
If you think you know all about relaxing – think again. We can help you unwind, sooth your soul and just do nothing, like never before, at our beautiful 5-bedroom luxury villa in the pretty village of Siolim. Who says a vacation has to be hectic, frenetic and pumped...
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