Agonda is the definition of tranquility though on certain days, the loneliness has a David Lynch creepiness to it, with big beautiful boulders that mark out one end.

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.

If you follow the NH17 you'll first hit Agonda and eventually hit Palolem

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This market-cum-entertainment place is a must for all you shopaholics. Here the Anjuna nightlife crowd mixes in a setting with crafts and art; Rajastani dancing, hip hop music and fire-juggling; and cocktails and cappuccinos.

Once you've maxed the credit card (or rather bartered, bashed and slashed your original prices in half), why not head out to Cubana's: for 800 rupees a couple you get an open bar, a good mix of Hindi and hip hop, R'n'B tunes, a view from the hills all lit by the moonlight and a massage to boot.

Midway between Baga and Anjuna, just ask the Tuk Tuk driver to take you to Ingo's

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Mind blowing years worth of history on a river bank in south Goa.

The drive towards Rivona is itself a spectacular green profusion. Keep following the green and red tourist signs, then follow the mud track past the turquoise quarry et voila.

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When you hit the needle - like rocks don't stop - follow the path round, this hidden gem is trapped between two hills, one bearing a Jesus graffiti for the purest Catholic within. Just avoid the mud bath.

North of Arambol Beach along the cliffside

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This is the Goan Latin Quarter, tucked behind Pato Bridge. January sees an annual festival where the Portuguese Mansions throw open their doors to local artists and their work for a week-long celebration of music and culture.

Splash out and book yourself into the Panjim Inn where you will step back in time and style, and fulfill all your Rani and Raj dreams. The art work in the gallery will blow you away.

Panjim Inn
31st January Road
Fontainhas, Panaji
Goa 403 001
Telephone: 91-832-2226523
www.panjiminn.com

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The climb is truly worth it, it's one of the best sunset spots with a 360 degree perfect view from the kites soaring up above you to the Buena Vista of the surrounding waters.

Meditate in the silent ruins on a hill and you may even be lucky enough to spot a peacock.

Take a motorcycle taxi or bus to from Panjim or Mapusa to Chapora beach.

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