Touted as the land of sand, sea and surf, Goa is a must visit destination for tourists belonging to all age groups. The calling cards of Goa include vibrant nightlife, live music, fine restaurants & fabulous bars serving delectable sea food and of course the scenic shoreline. The state is home to sandy beaches, coconut palm trees, seafood dishes and beautiful scenery such as undulating green hills, dense mango forests, cashew groves and javfruit separated by quite riverbanks.

It is an absolute breathtaking place that refuses to maintain a low profile even in the off season. The prime reason to visit Goa for most travelers is to unwind and rejuvenate. Although the peak tourist season of Goa is October to March, the crowds flock to this gorgeous state even in summers. Most of the foreign tourists prefer to enjoy their holidays in Goa. In 2014, with summers around the corner, people have already started booking their Goa family holiday packages to spend their summer holidays in Goa. When you’re up for a Goa vacation plan, here is the list of things one must do or experience:

1.Breathtaking Beach Holidays:-

The beautiful beaches of Goa are the main attraction of this tiny Indian state. They are in plenty and one can choose between party crazy ones like Baga and the calmer ones like Calangute. Besides, there are Vagator and Chapora whose long beautiful coastline is scattered with all kinds of attractions.  The Big Vagator has several shacks as well as a large beach resort. The Middle Vagator is known by the locals as the Tel Aviv Beach. Last but not the least, there is Disco Valley which used to be the Goan hotspot for trance parties starting from early 1980’s. On the northern end of Vagator Beach, you will see the ruins of Chapora Fort Tower overlooking the Chapora River and beach.

2.Visit the Cathedrals:-

 An intrinsic part of all Goa vacation plan is a visit to the exquisite cathedrals exhibiting a lost world of Portuguese Magnum Opuses. These different churches in Goa are famous due to their distinct architecture, which is a blend of two or more different styles. The oldest of Goa churches is the church of Our Lady Rosary situated in Old Goa. These Portuguese churches are surrounded by cobbled streets and lush paddy fields. Here you will be introduced to some of the best preserved antiquated flavors of Christianity. Basilica of Bom Jesus, Church of Our Lady Rosary and Chapel of St. Francis Xavier are some popular examples of these renowned churches.

3.Water Sports:-

Goa is a tiny Indian state where waves flirt with sand and surf. The blended beauty of sun, sand and surf makes Goa one of the hotspots for tourists to enjoy their pleasant holiday on their seashore. You may not be adventurous at all, but the fun of water sports will prove to be irresistible for all sorts of travelers. Here you can try your hands at various Goa sports such as boat riding, snorkeling, surfing, angling, jet skiing, swimming and a lot more.

4.Bike Tour to Explore Surrounding Vistas:-

Taking cue from the experiences of friends who’ve visited Goa before, it is highly advisable to keep your driving license in your luggage. Goa is not meant to follow a particular itinerary rather it is to be explored, loved and be lost in. There are plenty of vendors from whom you can avail bikes and scooters on hire.

5.Night Clubs and Discos in Goa:-

 If you believe in partying hard till wee hours in the morning and love to shake your booty on the tunes of rock music, Goa is the place for you. The state is indeed a paradise for party hoppers. There are several prominent beach destinations for late night parties amidst the cool breeze and sandy beaches. Thanks to the glittering parties, Goa is the only state which resembles to the European nations. Some popular places to visit in Goa are Club Tito’s, Club Cabana, Café Mambo’s and Paradiso Disco.

With all the aforementioned things in mind and your love for beaches, food, dance and music, head straight to spend your summer holidays in Goa.

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