Attend a Wedding in GOA (Varca)

candygirl

littlereddevil wrote: »

The locals told me the drownings are only really in the monsoon season

There's been at least 3 drownings that I know of in the years i've visited, not in the monsoon.The trouble is the currents are soo strong, I have a job staying on my feet in the water.The sea is definitely not safe for children anyway:)The locals that I know well, beat their own children if they go anywhere near the sea, even though they can swim, cos they know of the dangers:)

odowdchr

A lot of the drownings tend to be Indians on day trips...the rate is phenomenal.
The south beaches are a lot broader and shallower than the North, they only get rough and really rip across from March onwards. By April the sea is a deep grey colour with bigger waves, but as warm as a bath. It's quite strange.

billlew

try first choice holidays they often have great last minute deals.
If not booking a package consider a week in the north.

billlew

Just done a quick search on 1st Choice, nothing on 9th from London but the following from East Midlands.

£4138.01Fri 08 Feb 2008East Midlands to Goa2 Weeks 2 Adults, 3 ChildrenThe total holiday price includes a discount of £340.24East MidlandsGoa (10hrs) Change / Upgrade FlightThu 07 Feb 2008Fri 22 Feb 2008Departs: 14:35Departs: 07:15Arrives: 05:35 Arrives: 12:20 Airline: First ChoiceAirline: First ChoicePre-bookable seating not selectedSit TogetherIn-Flight Meals included 20kg Baggage Allowance [URL="javascript:void('');"][/URL]Club Mahindra in Varca, GoaView Details2 x Twin Room
Balcony Or Terrace, Private Bath, Shower, Toilet
Change Room TypeBed & BreakfastChange Meal OptionReturn transfers included from the airport to your accommodationNo car booked £5.25 voluntary contribution included Remove Contribution£4138.01

billlew

Or flight as above for just over £2500.
and from EBay (searched for Goa)

We have a nice 2 bedroom apartment on a 2* complex called Colonia Jose Meninho in South Goa\on Varca\beach has large balcony overlooking pool, it has a/c sky tv fridge freezer second bedroom also has en-suite. We also have a\nice studio apartment on same complex which sleeps two also has a/c sky tv fridge balcony etc. It is 50 mins from airport it is £90 per week for 2 bedroom flat and £75 per week studio, long term can be reduced, can also arrange breakfast if necessary. It is an idyllic beach which is very quiet nice friendly little village with a\few bars\and restaurants nearby. I live in Essex if you need to no more you can call 01708 500286. Cleaning and changing of bed linen is every other day included in price.

photos on ebay.

littlereddevil

What you decided then?

DKLS

Ring your local Sikh Temple, and ask if they run a visa clinic, My local one in leeds does every week and its one of the fastest ways to get a visa.
And you might get fed for free as well, while your waiting, i did.:D

candygirl

DKLS wrote: »

Ring your local Sikh Temple, and ask if they run a visa clinic, My local one in leeds does every week and its one of the fastest ways to get a visa.
And you might get fed for free as well, while your waiting, i did.:D

That's a great idea , plus if you look on the indian high commission website, there's a link for all the visa surgeries in each area.:D