The magnificent Goa Park Hyatt Resort and Spa lies over 45 acres of beachfront gardens, a spectacular set setting, interiors providing wonderful comfort decorated in a mix of Asian traditional and classic contemporary, providing marvellous on-site cuisines, high tech facilities and amenities, and staff who are kind, caring and provide exemplary service always with an infectious smile.

Goa is perhaps best known for its’ famous beaches which attracts tourists to its shores in the thousands, and from the moment you arrive here, maybe greeted at the airport by your host from the Goa Park Hyatt, there is an air of comfortable familiarity.

Goa is one of the wealthiest states in India due to its Portuguese influence; however a large part of the colony relies on the tourist industry today. Goans’ are used to dealing with royalty as their history dictates and it is this royal treatment you will luxuriate in at the Park Hyatt Hotel.

On arrival at the hotel the guests are greeted with a welcoming drink and cool towel surrounded by the sundrenched atrium, that is detailed with fresh flowers, marble floors, traditional antique furniture, artefacts and original works of art which create a fabulously lavish and opulent environment.

The Resort features 249 guest rooms which are elegantly appointed, detailed with dark wood furniture and decorative table lamps, the King size beds are dressed in fine white cottons, topped by goose down feather pillows and scatter cushions. The beds are complimented with colourful woollen throws, whilst the rich fabrics of the draped curtains, frame magnificent views offered by the patios and outdoor seating areas provided for these fabulous suites.

The en suite bathrooms are indulgently superior, providing marble sunken bath, double vanities, mirrored walls, walk-in double showers, designer fittings, complimentary slippers, bathrobes and international toiletries.
The amenities and facilities provided include: Internet access, cable TV, air conditioning, ceiling fan, international telephone, voicemail, refrigerator, mini-bar, coffee/ tea maker, bottled water in room, international newspapers and 24 hour room service.

There are five restaurants featured at the Hyatt Park hotel and they include: Cassa da Sarita this is a signature Goan restaurant and has been intricately designed to depict a typical Goan home, it features high vaulted ceilings and contemporary furnishings, providing traditional cuisines whose specialities include Goan Curries, prawns and crabs.

Da Luigi an Italian Victorian styled restaurant serves pizzas, pastas fresh salads and traditional Italian dishes complimented by a vast selection of wines.

The Village Sq., Café is an all-day eatery where guests can choose from salads, sandwiches and burgers for lunch and speciality grills for dinner

‘Masala’ as the name suggests serves North Indian dishes such as vegetables, Dahl and Indian breads. Traditionally prepared South Indian dishes include sambhar, Rasam, vegetable curries and pachadi.
The Dunes restaurant serves fresh seafood delicacies char-grilled and spit roasted meats and salads and a selection of speciality wines.

The ‘ Praia de Luz’, which provides a wonderful venue for dancing the night away and serves a selection of spirits and wines into the early hours of the morning.

The ‘Aquamarine’, situated beside the pool serves cocktails, Mocktails and snacks.

The Sereno’ offers a complete wellness spa destination and provides wonderful holistic treatments of the ancient art of ‘Ayurveda’ therapy. The resort features 16 single and double treatment suites and outdoor therapy pavilions, separate male and female facilities, sauna and steam rooms and a yoga studio. It is without question a wonderful place to renew mind body and soul.

Miramar beach in Panjim, Goa

A street in Panjim

Immaculate Conception church, Panjim

Children playing cricket

The Mandovi river flowing beside a Panjim street

Goa is the ultimate honeymoon haven for beach lovers. Laidback, Goa is a merry blend of Portuguese and Konkani, with the atmosphere of a lively carnival town.

Think Goa and you think beaches. All the beaches have a different character and are known by the quality of sand on the beach and the passions of the people who groove there. Anjuna is known for its shingle-sand and sixties-style flower culture. Peaceful Agonda, rocky and sandy Arambol, happy and happening Baga, red sand and coconut grove Calangute, popular Vagator, untouched Polem and Palolem and enchanting Colva are the other beaches.

The towns and beaches are flooded with shacks and restaurants where you can gorge on Goan and Mediterranean cuisine, especially seafood and sample some local feni (cashew brew), port wine and passoa – liquor from passion fruit.

Goa is ideal for a passionate honeymoon, strolling hand in hand down the beach, dancing by the fireside at midnight, singing old songs to the beat of a strumming guitar. There is much to see and do – backwater cruises down the Mandovi and Zuari rivers, dolphin cruises on the high seas, adventure sports and water sports – para sailing, wind surfing and water skiing – or you can simply hold hands and dance over the crashing waves! Chances are that you may never want to come back to terra firma once you have been transported into raptures at Goa. But so what… you can re-live your honeymoon in Goa again and again.

Though, Nightlife is not so popular in India, it is very much accepted in Goa, which bears much of the Portuguese culture and tradition. One time Portuguese Colony, Goa is the best place in India to visit, if you love to fun & frolic through out the day and the night. Nightlife in Goa is exciting and there are many ways to spark up the evening.

The people of Goa are fun lovers and it is very common to find families going out for a night of fun & merriment. There are places where, almost every third house has a bar-cum-restaurant. The place may not be anything very special, usually just a room in the house that has been opened to the public with a couple of chairs and a table. But the atmosphere is excellent – totally relaxing and extremely favourable to an enjoyable night out with friends and family.

Most of the places serve exquisite seafood and other Goan delicacies and have well stocked bars. Titos, which is right on the beach in Goa are the hottest place to visit and to be seen at in Goa today. There’s also a new discotheque ‘The Beachotheque’ where you can dance the night away. You can also check out Lidos in Dona Paula. But, if you are in the mood to dance to the tempo of the ocean, get together with your group of friends, some food and drink and hit the beach. No doubt, you will surely have a special night with the shimmering sand, the soothing moon and the bracing waves!

Some popular Goa discos/night-clubs:

THE ALCOVE :Over Looking Ozran Vagator Beach (Open Till Midnight)
TEMPTATIONS :Red Cab Inn, Below Starco’s Crossroads, Vagator Beach (Open Till Midnight)
TITO’S :Baga Beach (Open Till 10.00 pm)
ZIGGY’S :Colva Beach (Open Till 10.00 pm)
JOHNNY COOL’S :Colva Beach (Open Till 10.00 pm)
MEN MAR :On the Vasco Road Serves: Snacks, Beers & Lasis (Open Till 10.30 pm)
LIDO’S :At Dona Paula Beach (Open Till 10.30 pm)

Less than 2 kms south of Colva is the more tranquil beach of Benaulim. Benaulim is one of the few places in Goa where one can glimpse handicrafts typical to this area. The best of the traditional rosewood furniture is made here. Also Benaulim is famous as the place where the legendary Parashuram’s arrow landed, by which Goa was created.

About 2 km away from Colva is the Benaulim, which is more peaceful and serene than Colva. The best thing about Benaulim is that it is still rather undiscovered by domestic tourists even though it is a fishing beach. It gets fairly crowded in the evenings and on weekends, it gets fairly crowded with local visitors who get off buses about a kilometer away and pour onto the beach.

The Church of St John the Baptist is situated on a hill beyond the village and worth a visit. On the arrival of the monsoon, Feast of St John the Baptist (Sao Joao) is celebrated as a thanksgiving. Young men wearing crowns of leaves and fruits tour the area singing for gifts. To commemorate the movement of St John in his mother’s womb when he was in his mother’s womb and visited by Mary, the mother of Jesus, the young men of this village jump in the wells.

There are lots of beautiful beaches in Goa like Bambolim Beach, Colva Beach, Mobor Beach, Palolem Beach, Arpora Beach, Baga Beach and lots more. There are lots of Goa hotels which are located in these places. Staying at these resorts will give you high degree of comfort and satisfaction. Some of the popular Goa beach resorts in popular beaches are:

Arrossim Beach Resorts

If you are looking for a charming and delightful experience of Arrossim Beach matched with luxurious accommodation, you can stay at any of the Arrossim Beach Resorts like Heritage Village Club and Park Hyatt Resort & Spa.

Arpora Beach Resorts

The popularity of Arpora beach has led to the growth of wide range of Arpora Beach Resorts. If you are wishing to have a charming and delightful accommodation matched with luxurious accommodation, the following resorts are your ideal choice: Abalone Resort, Lagoa Azul Resort, Marinha Dourada, Resort Aldeia De Goa, Resort Mello Rosa, Sodders Renton Manor, Sun Village, to name a few.

Baga Beach Resorts

The Baga Beach Resorts offer wonderful accommodation matched with a range of contemporary facilities and services. Some popular beach resorts are: Baia Do Sol, Cavala Resort, Colonia Santa Maria, La Baga Beach Resort, Riviera De Goa, and Ronil Royale.

Bambolim Beach Resorts

If you are looking forward to spend some days amidst the laps of nature in the beautiful Bambolim beach, then stay at any of the resorts in Bambolim Beach. The Bambolim Beach Resort is one such resort which offers you a wide range of facilities and services.

Colva Beach Resorts

The Colva Beach Resorts provide wonderful accommodation and are most suitable for staying some charming and memorable days in luxury in the beautiful seaside surroundings. Some of them are: Baywatch Resort, Bollywood Sea Queen Resort, Colmar Beach Resort, Colva Beach Resort, La Ben Resort, and Longuinhos Beach Resort, to name but a few.

Mobor Beach Resorts

The steady inflow of tourists has led to the growth of plenty of resorts in Mobor Beach. These resorts are perfectly suited for having a pleasant accommodation in the midst of a natural locale. Avail of the facilities of online booking of in these resorts to suit your needs and budget. Some popular resorts are: Gaffino’s Guest House, Holiday Inn Resort, Jose Holiday Home and Leela Kempinski.

For enjoying pleasant accommodation in Sinquerim Beach, stay at the resorts in Sinquerim beach. There are different types of resorts which offer comfortable accommodation at affordable rates. Some popular resorts include: Clarks Inn Aguada Anchorage, Fort Aguada Beach Resort, Taj Aguada, and Taj Holiday Village.

The huge tourist inflow has led to the growth of a wide range of Goa beach resorts. For a booking a Goa resort check out http://www.travelsmart.co.in