Goa is  lively and modern, with loads of entertainment for everyone. There is a wide choice of luxurious hotels with plenty of night life, or simplicity and tranquility in one of the inexpensive, clean and comfortable hotels with a charm of their own the hotels could be right on the beach or near a tranquil river. The Portuguese food is mouthwatering with a wide variety of fish and other seafood at unbelievable prices!!. Choose massive fish steaks fresh from the sea cooked in your choice of both continental and Indian style. Panaji, the capital, is an easy-going town with  Portuguese styled cafes, whitewashed churches and overhanging balconies; a delight after your journey. Old Goa, east of Panaji, was once the capital of the eastern Portuguese Empire. Now, it is a fascinating small village surrounded by huge convents and churches dedicated to the zeal of Christianity, including the Convent and Church of St. Francis of Assisi and the famous Basilica of Bom Jesus. The mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, who spread Christianity among the subjects of the Portuguese colonies, are entombed here.
There are several reathtaking beaches to choose from along the 100km long coastline of silvery sand. There is Colva with its warm turquoise sea and fishermen hauling in their nets by hand in the clear morning light as they chant an ancient sea song; or maybe sophisticated Aguada, with its jet-set beach and sixteenth century fort. Try the experience of a full-moon party at Anjuna, or mingle with the variety of people in Calangute selling handicrafts, jewellery and modern fabrics. Enjoy the old Portuguese fort in Chapora, surrounded by secluded and sandy beaches and dense green coconut palms.The party beach of Baga where the music never stops. You could visit all the beaches or just adopt one and make it your home just like hundred of foreigners have done visiting the same same beach every year, year after year. One thing is for sure you have a vast variety and number of beaches to choose from between North and South Goa.
Wild boar and sambar in their natural habitat in the hills of the Western Ghats can be seen in Bondla, one of the Goan wildlife sanctuaries. In addition, the region is justly famous for its many colourful festivals, including Mardi Gras, celebrated with Christian fervour. There are so many delights in Western India and so many glorious choices; from the vibrant life of commercial Bombay to the home of the indomitable Mahatma Gandhi then down to the peace and magic of sunny Goa - the choice is yours. As a matter of fact Goa is for relaxation  and experiencing the idyllic peace hard to find elsewhere in this fast paced life we all lead.
If you have ever dreamt of a warm land of space and light, where the beaches stretch for silvery miles, where the glittering sea always beckons you, where the people are always smiling, where the succulent juice from a bite of ripe pineapples or papaya drips on your hot skin as you luxuriate lazily on the white sand, then Goa, a fascinating blend of Latin and Indian cultures, will be a place where the wish to linger will be overpowering.