Goa & Goa Vacation Rentals
A holiday destination tucked in the Konkan region of India with the Arabian Sea lapping at its coastline languidly calls out to many a traveler and vacationer from far and wide. Be it the laid back charm of the place with its quaint cottages and wide roads, the religious draw of it with the many churches, the architectural brilliance reminiscent of the Portuguese, the world heritage sites or the sunny beaches, thriving pubs and the lip-smacking local cuisine;Goa offers something for everyone. With Goa Vacation Rentals all of this is accessible inelegant style with private residences affording luxury, homeliness and privacy all together. After all, what better way to enjoy the excesses of Goa than froma place called home?
The first thing to know about Goa is that there is a North and a South, and that apart from geographically dividing the state into two,this distinction also demarcates a change of pace. For those looking for unmitigated revelry and well populated beaches with the razzmatazz that goes with it, North Goa is the place to set up camp. With beaches like Anjuna, Bagaand Calangute one is sure to hit all the hot spots. Things to do when one visits are to drop by the famous Wednesday flea market at Anjuna, for the best bargains and eclectic treasures to take away, and enjoy an appetizing lunch or dinner at one of the many chic eateries in calangute. Of course, tanning oneself on the beach with a bottle or more of the locally brewed beer cooling oneself down goes without saying. One might find that vacation rentals in Goa provide one of the most enchanting options of accommodation, with Vacation rental properties close enough to the beaches that one might just walk down. Not compromising on luxury, these apartments and cottages are much more affordable than resort hotels and certainly convenient.
Moving Southwards one might be tempted to shed their party shoes, dig their toes in pristine white sand and sit down with a book while the waves make music in the background; perfect to rent a beach vacation rental propertyfor the duration of one’s vacation in Goa. Much slower paced, with sparsely populated beaches, the South of Goa is for the more laid back vacationer.Boasting of beaches such as Palolem; also called the paradise beach, Colva,Benaulim and others…on offer is also a trip to the ocean and a frolick in thewaves with the Dolphins. (Goa Vacation Rentals)
A visit to Goa is incomplete without immersing oneself in the sheer glory of beatific churches and cathedrals dotting the landscape. One of the most famous, sure to be on the must see list of most vacationers, is the Bom Jesus Basilica housing the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. Every twelve years the body is removed for-veneration and public viewing when the vast numbers traveling from across the world to be in that holy presence metamorphoses this vacation spot into a pilgrimage of sorts. This apart, there are innumerable churches to visit,including, but not limited to Convent and Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Church of Our Lady of Rosary, Chapel of St. Anthony, Church of St.Augustine Ruins, Church of St. Cajetan, Church and Convent of St. Monica, and Chapel of St. Catherine. Most of these are located in Old Goa, accessible with ease from various properties located in close proximity easily available on rent to vacationers making an easy job of hopping from one place of interest to another. (Goa Vacation Rentals)
Another thing that though not often associated with a vacation in Goa but worth making time for are the forts. Fort Aguada apart from being one of the world heritage sites also holds a lighthouse and the Aguada Jailas popular sites to visit. Tiracol, Chapora, Corjuem, Gaspar Dias and Cabo de Rama are others that one might take a few days to visit in leisure. Goa vacation rentals allow for one to tramp around unhindered in these places that offer a glimpse into Goa’s rich history and leave one with a sense of having peeked through a window in time and then return to the lap of comfort and understated luxury for a good night’s sleep.
Other places of interest include the various Hindu temples testament to the cultural diversity a part and parcel of the Indian experience. Those worth visiting would be the Shanta Durga Temple, Shri Mangesha Temple, the Mahalaxmi Temple, the Shri Ganesha Temple, the Shri Nagesh Maharudra Temple, Shri Chandreshwar Temple, Shri Anantha Temple and Devaki-Krishna Temple.
The capital city of Panaji with its breath taking gothic architecture is also a site for many a churches including the chapel of St. Sebastian and the church dedicated to the Lady of Immaculate Conception. Also worth seeing are the statue of Abbe Faria, the Secretariat building and the Goa State museum. Closely located at the comfortable distance of a mere 7kms is Dona Paula, also a popular tourist attraction. The most popular of tourist attractions though, would perhaps be the local cruise liners bedecked with twinkling lights and the live music, lively chatter, flowing liquor, couples jiving on the deck; a bold reminder of the kind of hedonistic pleasures almost synonymous with vacationing in Goa. Panaji, being the capital city and also located dab smack in the middle of everywhere one might want to go, would perhaps be the best place to look for vacation rentals in Goa. Those who would like access to most everything could do no better!
Goa; a place of romance, a paradise of pleasure, a haven for those seeking slothful relaxation and also for those looking to party away the night as the sun rises from the deep blue waters. From sunny skies to golden beaches,from awe-inspiring churches to historical temples, from the excesses of indulgences to an almost spiritual natural beauty…whatever one wishes to find,one does. A vacation is a break from normal life, yet it is only at home that we find true peace. Find yourself a home with Goa Vacation Rentals and combine the exciting thrill of visiting places untraveled with the comfort of doing so while ensconced in the luxurious homeliness of private residences. There’s a vacation waiting…Go GOA!