http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34573 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34573 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32780 I recommend it as its a spacious three bedroom villa in a gated community (with 24hr security) with a pool for adults and kids. The villa itself has shinny furnishings, furnished kitchen, nice bathrooms. Staff are friendly and were ever willing to please our needs e.g. taxi, sightseeing trips etc.
Location is walking distance to bus stop with easy access to beaches, night and Wednesday flea markets, churches, restaurants, pubs, etc.
We were three couples and each had a bed room/shower to ourselves, pretty spacious. In the mornings the local breadman would bring in fresh Goan Pao (local bread). We were dining out every evening even though there were ample cooking pots, pans, cutlery, crockery etc. Dining in Mapusa Market was at a coffee shop called Xaviers serving Goan dishes mainly, lovely shakes, chilled beers, nice food and fantastic prices. Brittos in Baga has nice food including souza lobos on Calangute beach.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32780 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32655 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32655 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29475 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29475 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26203 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26203 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26130
I cherished my riverside meals on the deck: the chef prepares dishes to order and the scene is unparalleled. Loved the live sitar players.

I never grew bored: the owner and staff were outgoing and the property offered multiple activities, including canoe rides, speedboat trips to nearby beaches, spa treatments, fishing, etc.

I especially enjoyed how conducive this property is to meeting other people.

Super-friendly owner and staff.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26130 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25776 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25776 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24571 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24571 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22044 There's no one around to disturb you, its just you in the lap of mother nature.
The serene Keri Beach is nearby, just 500 meters away.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22044 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21293 We have been to Goa many times and we chose Colva on this occasion. Its very central in the South and seemed to have everything - a large beach, good bars, sports, good food and nightlife.
We hired a Private Villa that was advertised as "Last Minute Goa" on ebay in the UK.
The price per head was excellent for six people. Location was right by the beach. The standard of the Villa was superb. Well recommended. The website is aptly named SunshineGoa]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21293 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21014 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21014 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19582 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19582 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17571 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17571 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13807
Huge garden, expat owner. I'll give his web address so you can check it out.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13807 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11627
Ask for Raymond who also has scooters for hire, this busy family concern caters for all walks of life and a stress free enviroment is ensured.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11627 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10903 Rooms have TV, A/C, fridge, private bathroom with hot water.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10903 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9806
Palolem, the next beach along, has come a long way over the years and the strip is now lined with beach huts from the Cozy Nook to the Bridge and Tunnel. The Dream Catcher (behind the Banyan Tree) is great for morning Yoga or breakfast with the buffalo.

This beach was made famous by Matt Damon in The Bourne Supremacy with his (very sexy) run sequence.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9806 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9795 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9795 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9787 wildernest-goa.com.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9787 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9774 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9774