Goa

North, south and inland

North Goa is lively, with beach cafés, markets and nightlife around Anjuna, Vagator and Morjim. The south is calmer — long stretches of sand at Palolem, Agonda and Cavelossim, with some of the state's best resorts. Inland, the villages of Aldona, Divar and Chandor reveal old Portuguese mansions, whitewashed churches and a quieter way of life.

The Goan table

Food is central to any Goan stay: xacuti, cafreal and vindaloo, fresh catch grilled on the beach, bebinca for dessert and a glass of feni for the curious. A cooking session in a family home or a guided walk through Panjim's Fontainhas quarter adds depth to a beach holiday.

Built for groups

With direct flights from every major Indian city, a wide choice of resorts with meeting space and plenty to do after hours, Goa is one of the most practical destinations in the country for corporate offsites, team celebrations and destination weddings.