You said yes & you have the ring! Well it’s now time to plan a fling

You said yes & you have the ring! Well it’s now time to plan a fling with your girls, before turning the page to the happily married chapter of your life!

With all the wedding expenses doing the rounds, a bachelorette in some exotic location seems off the radar? Then you definitely got to hear Goa Calling!! Here are quick tips straight from the land of sun and sea!

When to travel? 

Goa is humid all year round however; the monsoons from June to October and winters from November to February are a slight respite during the day, the evenings are however pleasant and cool! If you choose the latter option then you may want to make your reservations ahead of time, as that happens to be the peak season for travelers heading to Goa.

Where to stay & how to get around? 

If you want to be in close proximity to the party scenes in Goa, then north Goa is the place to be. The most popular clubs are nestled along the Candolim – Calangute stretch with SinQ, Cohiba, and Titos being most popular among the party crowd. If a quaint bachelorette is on your agenda then you might want to make your reservation at some of the amazing hotels or private villas along the South Goa coastline. The beaches on this end of Goa such as Utorda, Benaulim, Varca are less crowded and more ideal for water sports or to go skinny dipping with your girls! Or you could have best of both worlds by staying in the south and heading up north for a girls night out!

The public transport in Goa is basically government/privately run and is far from being the most comfortable means of getting around and is pretty time consuming too. Taxis in Goa are operated by Local taxi drivers and are a better option to get up and about (Ola & Uber does not operate in Goa). The management of your villa/hotel can get one arranged for you. You could also hop on a two wheeler (most popular) or a four wheeler and explore the lush green villages, the colorful local markets, hit the beautiful beaches and so much more. The locals are pretty well versed with their English and most also speak good Hindi (thanks to the multiple daily soaps that are a hit around here) and are always happy to guide with directions.

If at all you find yourself at a dead end, there’s always a Google map to the rescue! 

Some offbeat Goa things!

Take the entire Goa experience a notch higher by spending the day on a private yatch/ catamaran. The prices are pretty reasonable and won’t have you end up with a hole in your pocket. You could also set the dice rolling with night out at the casino. Goa has multiple options you could choose from. Some hotels can help you get through both the options with either a disount or an upgrade. Check with your front office team before making a reservation.

Where and what to eat?

Goa is a paradise for sea food lover’s right from the butter garlic shrimp to fresh seafood cooked in goan spices or the humble Goan thali.  Restaurants in Goa also do an amazing job at Continental, Indo Chinese, Thai, Greek, Italian North/South Indian cuisine etc.

 Fret not vegetarians we’ve got you covered too! Zomato & reviews from local people in Goa can help you make the right choices depending on the cuisine your taste buds crave.

Shopping on your mind?

Shopping in Goa fits every budget category and is pretty well equipped with designer stores, local markets and the most popular night markets and flea markets.

The Panjim, Margao, Mapusa local markets can help you stock up on some nuts, dry fruits, spices, liquor, wines etc. While the flea markets are a vibrant display of clothes, souvenirs, home décor, foot wear, silver/junk jewellery, colourful bags and everything boho. The flea market in Anjuna is set up every Wednesday and the night markets are up every Saturday from around October to April. You might want to hone your bargaining skills as a little bargaining can go a long way in cracking some amazing deals with the vendors. Well, these markets do a lot more than pleasing the shopaholic in you, by being a happy place for foodies and music lovers. Treat yourself amazing global food and live performances by musicians of all genres! Most of these markets are also close to the clubs/party places up north so you can go from shopaholic to dancing diva in a single night.

Pack those bags with some sun tan lotion, comfy attire for hopping around, pretty party wear for the night and head to the land of sun, sand, surf, seafood and a truckload of fun 

Oh! And don’t forget your favorite girls!