subject: Alluring Stupor Amidst The Cascading Beaches And Swaying Palms Of Goa [print this page] For travelers looking forward to an idyllic retreat, monsoon is just the ideal time for Goa holidays. Renowned for its golden beaches dotted with swaying palms, Gothic cathedrals, sapid cuisines and colonial charm, Goa attracts a horde of tourists; both international and domestic. Goa used to be the erstwhile colony of Portugal and remained so for almost 500 years. The streets and architecture of Goa reflect the amalgamation of Indian and Portuguese style of designing. Even the culture and cuisines of Goa reflects a fine blend of different cultures with prominent Portuguese flavor. The cosmopolitan ambience, fine cuisines, carnivals and festivities, eclectic shopping jaunts and warm populace greets the tourists on travel to Goa. Tourists can avail of an array of services which includes hotels and resorts, Goa tours and travel packages and delightful cuisines in the restaurants and thatched shacks by the cascading beaches.
There are a number of reasons why people flock to Goa throughout the year, from around the world. Foremost excuse for Goa holidays is the stunning beaches of Goa. There are a number of beaches both frequented and pristine, which offers a serene escape to the travelers on Goa tours. The most exotic beaches of Goa are Agonda, Butterfly, Patnem and Palolem beach whereas the most frequented beaches include Anjuna, Calangute and Colva beach. An array of recreational and rejuvenating activities is available to the guests by the beaches. Beach volleyballs, swimming, surfing and motorboats are available to set the mood of the guests. The nightlife by the beaches is equally exciting yet serene with occasional sounds of leaves ruffled by gentle breeze and inscrutable resonance of the waves reaching for the shore.
Apart from the breathtaking beaches, tourists on Goa holidays have a world to discover. Goa is dotted with striking pieces of architecture with prominent Portuguese influence. The sublime Gothic Cathedrals, ancient mansions and many religious landmarks along with the Basilica of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site features on the must-to-do list for tours to Goa. People on Goa tours can also explore the lush exotic surroundings in and around Goa especially during monsoon. Monsoon is the time for celebration and revelry in Goa. Even the prices of hotels in Goa come down considerably depending on the bargaining skills of the guest in question.
Peak season in Goa is during Christmas and New Year when most of the hotels are booked in advance and hotel fares rocket sky-high. During this period the beaches, resorts and hotels in Goa are brimful with tourists from around the world. The serene ambience of Goa transforms to carnivalesque atmosphere out of the blue with revelries and celebrations doing the rounds for most part of the second half of December and early January. There are plenty of waterfalls and lush groves in the countryside of Goa to explore for the tourists who regale in discovering the exotic natural splendor.
For the tourists looking for Goa packages, several government approved tours and travel operators provide an array of tailor-made as well as personalized itinerary according to the wishes of the travelers. Opting for tour packages has a number of advantages over conventional modes of travelling especially for foreign travelers on Goa holidays for the first time. Goa tours offer unique travel packages to the tourists with its laid back stuporous swathes of sand at the cascading beaches dotted with swaying palms, colonial allure, eclectic cuisines and Indo-Portuguese architecture.
