GO GOA! Heidi Fuller-love
Heidi Fuller-love’s regular column packed with insiders tips on how to get the best out of your time in gorgeous Goa. A staying experience! With so many things to do and see, Goa will probably seduce you to stay longer than planned. Luckily the resort’s stunning range of boutique hotels, stylish sleeperies and good value rooms mean that there’s something for every taste. So much choice can be bewildering, however, so here are a few insiders’ tips. Best for escapists - Nilaya Hermitage What is it? A short drive from the famed beaches of Baga , this bijou sleepery whose Sanskrit name translates as Blue Heaven, is favoured by celebrities ranging from Giorgio Armani to kate Moss. Why go? Surrounded by lush gardens and tropical forests, this Arabian-nights-style sleepery is an eclectic and exotic mix of domes and arches, Gaudistyle ceramics and antique furnishings decked out in vivid colours.
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Top features? Dining by the glorious, waterfallrippled swimming pool, lazing on day beds in the music room or sipping cocktails whilst watching colours change over the sea at sunset. Insiders tip? Picky diners will be glad to know that they can have a personal consultation with the chef, who will make sure to prepare the dishes that they prefer. Best for families - Taj Exotica What is it? With its stylish range of deluxe rooms and luxury villas hidden amongst 56 acres of lush tropical gardens hugging the Benaulim beach line, this paradisiacal resort caters specifically for families. Why go? An activity centre, dedicated children’s pool, baby-sitting services and plenty of games for all ages means that there’s everything here to keep the kids happy. Parents will love supping in one of the resorts five restaurants serving everything from Mediterranean26
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