Have fun everyone

I hope that everyone going this weekend have a fantastic time. I%26#39;m so jealous. We%26#39;d never been to Goa before and went to Cavelossim last week in November/first week in December. I loved it sooo much we went again in January. I desperately wanted to go in April but hubby said we couldn%26#39;t afford it - just as well someone is realistic! Now, we%26#39;ve got to wait until November which just seems such a long way away. Just make sure everyone writes reports when they get back - if I can%26#39;t be there, then I want to read about everyone elses trips. Again, have a wonderful time.

Have fun everyone

Thanks so much, glad you have got the Goan bug.

Have fun everyone

Thanks Linand, that%26#39;s really sweet :) Ah, we have such a lovely forum don%26#39;t we?! :) : ) :)

Thanks Linand,

It will be our first time and really hope we enjoy it as much as you obviuosly did!

Susie.x

Thanks Lin

We%26#39;ll try...;-)

anything is possible?

Thanks to you all for your suggestions for the 10hour flight,we have decided to attempt them all. To all who are going on holiday have a safe journey and a wonderful time. Cheers

anything is possible?

Have a great time mate and a safe journey!

anything is possible?

Thanks you to

Thanks HullWarrior, will do! Not sure when you are going but if it%26#39;s when we are away, you have a great time too!!!

I am flying on the same day as you HullWarrior, where are you flying from.

Did you get your application form to join the ';mile high club'; then, as you are trying ALL the suggestions??

Hope you have a great holiday...and good flight..lol.

Susie.x

We have to apply in person at the special request desk at manchester regards the applicatin forms,you hope we have a good flight? just as well because were on the same fight as you.

lol...try not to keep the loos tied up too long then!

Woo-hoo......LOL

Pune to Agra

I will be staying in Pune and would like to take a tour to Agra to see the Taj Mahal. Is there a tour company that has a tour or is there a way I can arrange a tour for 3 people???

Pune to Agra

Can be done over a weekend. You need to book flights to Delhi from Pune. Agra is a four or five hour drive from Delhi.

You can see the Taj in two ways:

1) Stay overnight in Delhi, and do a day trip to Agra (leave Delhi 6:00 a.m).

2) Drive to Agra, stay overnight there, see the Taj by dawn, and come back to Delhi.

Delhi itself has a lot of sightseeing, so you should budget one day in Delhi.

Usually hotels will arrange a car and driver for you for sightseeing.

- Deepa

Pune to Agra

Is there a tour company that can arrange this?

Any travel agent in Pune should be able to arrange this. Check with the hotel you are staying.

I was also told it was a 3-4 car ride from Delhi to Agra. Not true. Because of traffic and even with a fast driver.. it took SIX hours from Delhi to Agra.

Silly question

Hi all

I am seriously considering hiring a moped whilst in Calangute. I am VERY rusty lol, I know the roads are manic, but, am presuming the speeds are low making it a little easier to ride?

So...... what I am really asking is would it be safe for a rusty novice on a twist and go?

Thanks in anticipation! x

Silly question

errr...NO!

pmsl

Silly question

PMSL.....as anticipated, but worth hoping lol

just been out on roads in Goa on Enfield with husband who is old hand on Bikes-scariest thing was touists on mopeds with obviously no road sense.

Definitely would not recommend it Janee! The roads are a nightmare just as a pedestrian! I have a full bike licence and wouldn%26#39;t risk it!

I think I`d rather risk malaria than mopeds in Goa, outcome is more favourable.

Id say definitely not. The roads are manic and most of the drivers are crazy - not worth the risk if you%26#39;re a rusty novice.

Yep same here i have a full bike and car licence and wouldn%26#39;t even dream of driving/riding there and i%26#39;m pretty confident usually. Mopeds are death traps on British roads so on Indian roads your asking for trouble. Dont worry though taxi%26#39;s are dirt cheap.

Hi Janee777.....

Go for it but be prepared to break..break...break... The one thing that is very identified if u sit and watch the traffic in Goa is they are not going that fast, there is just alot of them ie bikes, cars, buses, tut tuts not to mention rush hour ! ! ! Be bold be brave if thats what u really want to do.

Fear is in the eye of the beholder ! ! ! Enjoy yourself you are in Goa . Sereta

Janee777, yep, in fairness a very silly question! lol

Have you been to Goa? If you have and are still wanting to hire a bike, go and see your doctor lol

Sereta, suggest the same to you lol

There is some pretty bl**dy bad driving in this country but there . . . beggers belief!

Just keep safe, whatever you decide and have a wonderful holiday :-))

Linda

have to say being in the traffic was not as scary as walking down the street -to does have a kind of flow .That said if your out of practise take care anything can happen ,cows.goats,pigs,elephants.

Paharganj area and anyone heard of Hare Krishna Guest House

Hi wheres the best location to stay is paharganj area as bad as it sounds and has anyone stayed at Hare Krishna Guest House?

Paharganj area and anyone heard of Hare Krishna Guest House

I stayed at Hare Krishna a week ago. It%26#39;s ok. Don%26#39;t expect a room with view and balcony!! I normally stay at the Anoop, which is next door, but it was full. Pahar ganj is not a bad place to stay.; It%26#39;s busy, it%26#39;s cheap, it%26#39;s noisy, a bit smelly - its INDIA. If you want luxury accom you will have to pay a lot more. As I don%26#39;t know what your expectations/standards are it%26#39;s difficult to reply properly. Hare Krishna and Anoop are clean, some rooms quieter than others. Anoop phone: 0091(0)1141541390. You can usually get a room on the day - if it%26#39;s full, there are many hotels nearby.

Paharganj area and anyone heard of Hare Krishna Guest House

Hi, do you know any hotels which are close to all the major city sights as I am there for 1 1/2 days. Budget about Rs1000-Rs2000, Travelling with family. Thanks!

shiseido

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Recent restaurant tips?

Things seem to change quite frequently in Goa. A lot of the restaurant reviews are very inconsistent - some places which were great last year, seem to be a load of rubbish now.

Anyone want to recommend some always reliable restaurants and beach shacks in Calangute/Candolim?

(And a good place to get a beer, of course!)

Cheers.

Recent restaurant tips?

For a Beer Babutes on top. Zicos, Public bar. Restaurants to many to mention, just try them everyones taste are so different.

Recent restaurant tips?

East meets West still very good.......

Sulimins Kitchen excellent ( i think thats how spell it)

Le Reverie.. very posh and a little bit dearer

Sousa Lobos great seafood

Oriental.. near Molly Malones

Just look for a crowded shack and that will be good..

Cheers

Martin

Our favourite this year was Over the Flames on the main road towards Candolim, you need to book or get there early. If you previously enjoyed the Little Italy in Candolim as we have in the past its gone downhill, huge price increases and half the size pizzas.

I will second the recommendation for %26#39;Over the Flames%26#39; Excellent fillet steaks and reasonable prices. Free floor shows most nights so call in and reserve a good table.

March 2009

Just booked for 20th March 2009 for 3 weeks! can%26#39;t wait anyone else booked for then? Apart from you THE STONK!! I know you have!

Kim

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March 2009

Hi monkeybean, yep, going 21st March for a fortnight :)

March 2009

hi yes we are going ffrom 30th march till 21st april 3 weeks but going for xmas as well so looking forward to both

Hey hows about an Easter weekend meet as were all going to be there?

we%26#39;ll have to have a TRIP ADVISOR evening meeting in a bar at a specified time and all where a pink carnation ha ha ha

me and the money bean will be on our way home on the easter weekend anyone want to meet up between the 21st march to 10th april jump on board we met up with the monkeybean there this year now we going again and staying in the same hotel

ha ha ha sounds funny you refering to me as The Monkeybean!! I cann%26#39;t wait! nearly fell over when Lisa text saying 28 weeks today the other day ha ha ha

Yep 6 of us going on 23rd for 2 weeks

T%26amp;J

Yep count me in for a meet. I take it, we%26#39;re talking about an evening meet?

shooters to start then where ever

Hi 4 of us flying out 22nd March cant wait only 168 sleeps to go yip peee