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Goa In The Monsoon Season: Paddy Fields And Coconut Trees
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 /

By Aprana Singh

Goa is an all season holiday destination of India. Whether in winter, summer or during the monsoon, Goa looks amazing in every season. With the onset of every season, this tropical paradise of western India dressed up in entirely new attires to give pleasure to its native and welcome its guests.

Generally, vacationers who wish to spend great moments in Goa with their loved ones, prefer to visit the state during October to March. This time period is considered as peak season for Goa’s tourism industry.

But, if you are an avid nature buff and wants to enjoy nature at its best than you must explore this coastal state during the monsoons.

Goa in the monsoons

Goa Monsoon Attractions:

During this season of incessant rains, Mother Nature bedecked Goa and covers entire state with a green layer. Fresh intoxicating air, colorful flowers, new green grass and leaves are the prime attractions of the monsoon in Goa.

In this season, vacationers can engage themselves in various interesting activities within the territory of Goa. For instance, they can participate in wildlife safari to some of Goa’s national park and wildlife sanctuaries such as Bandla National Park, Mollem National Park and Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary.

While peeping into the wild world of animals in Mollem National Park, holidaymakers can also enjoy leisure moments near the Dudhsagar waterfall.

Apart from exploring these forested areas, holidaymakers can also visit the Savoi Spice Plantation near the Ponda. Another important activity in which travellers can engage themselves during their monsoon holiday is an evening boat cruise on river Mandovi.

Goa Monsoon Festivals:

The monsoon season in Goa is celebrated with utmost joy. To enhance the level of enjoyment of during this season, Goan people love to organise colorful festivals like Sao-Joao (the fertility feast of Saint John the Baptist). On the occasion of this festival, young village men jumps into the well and retrieve the fenni bottles.

Another important festival related to monsoon is the Bonderam flag festival, which is held on tiny Divar Island in the month of late August. If you want to witness all these unique things plan a trip now and enjoy Goa in the monsoons.

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Find Paradise With A Family Beach Vacation At Atlantis Resort
Friday, June 17th, 2011 /

Located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, the Atlantis Paradise Island offers so many activities that it’s probably one of the only resorts in the world where you’ll need a map to even get around!

The accommodations here range from moderately priced to very expensive. Families on vacation here should consider staying in the Coral Towers, which is the most centrally located tower at Atlantis. The Coral Towers is also closest to the Predator Lagoon and the Lagoon Pool as well.

Atlantis resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas

Atlantis Paradise Island Resort is also packed with activities for guests of all ages. The eleven pool areas, miles of sandy beach, and Neptune’s Water Toys Hut give guests access to many water based activities. Neptune’s provides non-motorized water sports which include water bikes, pedal boats, kayaks, and even snorkeling equipment rentals.

Parents will adore Atlantis. It has two different programs for children – the Aqua Tots program and the Discovery Channel Camp. The Aqua Tots program was designed for children 3-years old and up, while the discovery camp is for kids 4 – 12 years old and ranges from a 1 hour program to one that includes lunch and even dinner.

Kids love the six different water slides and the marine exhibits. This can keep them busy for hours and hours, and are fun for the parents as well. In order to enjoy the slides, kids must be at least 48 inches tall.

A beach vacation at Atlantis is something your entire family will love. There is something here to keep everyone occupied, from the beaches to fun on the slides. If your family enjoys the best of fun and the beach, Atlantis is something your family will enjoy – and love coming back to.

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Goa Beaches: Vacation On The Most Popular Beaches Of Goa
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011 /

By Nisha Kaur

Visit the land of exotic beaches – Goa. Enjoy leisurely moments on warm sands, in the laps of tranquil nature. Goan beaches are perfect combination of sand, sun, sea and surf. Spend your vacations while relaxing near the azure waters of its long coastline.

POPULAR BEACHES IN GOA

Anjuna Beach

Anjuna beach offers everything that makes your vacation a memorable one. This exotic beach is popular among tourists for its trance parties. The spectacular view of turquoise blue waters at dawn is a real feast for the eyes.

Enjoy swimming in the calm sea and also try some exciting adventure activities here. The most fascinating thing about the beach is its lively evening celebrations with night parties on the beach and the clubs nearby. You can also take the time to visit the Albuquerque Mansion and Chapora Fort nearby.

Goa Nightlife Girls

In Goa, when the sun sets, the parties begin

Baga Beach

Baga beach is popular across the globe for its splendid, azure, blue waters. The sounds of waves hitting the rocks creates a mesmerizing ambiance. Baga is a fishing village that is also famous for its beach shacks which serve local and international cuisines. Treat your tummy to a variety of scrumptious cuisines and seafood fresh from the catch.

Calangute Beach

Calangute beach is the most commercialized beach in Goa. It is a paradise for beach bums who like to enjoy their vacations in India. The long stretches of coastline flanked with swaying palm trees attract a lot of local visitors. Be careful about swimming here as the undercurrents are strong.

You can relish lip-smacking delicacies available in the restaurants and shacks here, while sipping exotic varieties of cocktails. Calangute is also famous for its flea market, so you can spend time shopping for exquisite souvenirs in stalls along the road to the beach.

Colva Beach

Colva beach is a masterpiece of nature’s creation. Laze on its white sands and take a dip in its beautiful waters. Feast your eyes on magnificent views of the sunsets while you lie under the tall coconut trees along the sea shore. You can also collect pretty shells found on the sands here.

Bambolim Beach

Bambolim beach is a small but scenic beach tucked away at the bottom of a hill. Its picturesque location makes it an ideal destination to spend quiet moments of leisure and soak up the sun. Bambolim is popular for its beach shacks and the Bambolim Beach Resort where globetrotters enjoy a comfortable stay amidst tranquil surroundings.

Vagator Beach

The charm of Vagator beach beckon every visitor, especially couples looking for romance. Its black lava rocks, red laterite cliffs on white sands and fresh water springs it attracts a lot of tourists that come to visit Goa. Another attraction is the 500-year-old Portuguese fort situated on the beach.

Goa beaches are crowded with tourist all round the year, famous for its rave parties. Goa Beach Tour provide info on popular beaches of Goa, Goa tour package and Goa churches.

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Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket And Whale-Spotting In Cape Cod
Monday, March 21st, 2011 /

By Arun Chitnis

Cape Cod encompasses a square area of 1033 kilometers. It is a peninsula in Northeast USA, situated in the eastern part of Massachusetts. Its connection to the mainland was, for all practical purposes, effectively cut in 1914 by the Cape Cod Canal.

In 1930, the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges were constructed, and a connective railroad bridge also exists. Since then, Cape Cod can be termed an island, with the part called Upper Cape in closest proximity to mainland Massachusetts. It encompasses the towns of Sandwich, Falmouth, Mashpee and Bourne.

Closer to the interior of Cape Cod is the Mid Cape, which includes the towns of Yarmouth, Barnstable and Dennis. Many villages are located in this area, as is the popular wind surfing destination Kalmus Beach (in Hyannis.)

Wellfleet, Truro, Orleans, Provincetown, Chatham, Brewster, Harwich and Eastham comprise the Lower Cape. This part of Cape Cod is a sharp Northward deviation that gives it its distinctive ‘bent arm’ shape.

Whale spotting in Cape Cod

Whale spotting is a popular activity in Cape Cod

Air transport facilities to and from Cape Cod comprise of the municipal airports at Barnstable and Provincetown. U.S. Route 6 or the Mid-Cape Highway runs squarely through the middle of Cape Cod. This makes almost every part of it very accessible.

It is a popular tourist destination, owing to the almost endless beaches that dominate the Eastern Atlantic seacoast. Approximately 40 miles of seashore in the 43, 500 acres of this prime residential and recreational land are clubbed under the National Park Service’s Cape Cod National Seashore. Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket are also major tourist draws.

Memorial Day and Labor Day see a significant influx of tourists, and these occasions are an important part of Cape Cod’s overall economy. The tourist industry thrives during three months of the year and lies mostly dormant for the rest of it.

Whale-spotting is one of the most famous features of the tourist-oriented Cape Cod experience. The other mainstays of Cape Cod’s business infrastructure are its shellfish, lobster, oyster and cranberry exports.

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Goa Wildlife Sanctuaries And Parks: Not Just For Party Animals
Wednesday, March 02nd, 2011 /

By Sanjog KR

Goa is a destination known for its rich and vibrant collection of flora and fauna, mesmerizing symphony of sun, sand and sea, gourmet cuisines and eclectic carnival.

The geographical location of this place gifted it with a range of wildlife sanctuaries which are also a vital facet of Goa tourism. These wild sanctuaries and Parks are enchanting destinations teeming with varieties of wild animals, birds and plant species.

Some of the well known wildlife sanctuaries in Goa are:

Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

Goa’s only bird sanctuary which is located in Chorao Island on the Mandovi River. It spreads over an area of 1.8 Sq Km and is known for its rich collection of local as well as migratory birds.

This bird sanctuary is named after the India’s famous Ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali. It is among the well-known attractions and is known for several unique species of birds and plants. Some of the well known attractions are kingfishers, mudskipper, pintails, black drongo coots, egrets etc.

The mangrove ecology of this place nurtures several varieties of birds and plants. The exotic collection of 400 species of birds, including migratory attracts scores of tourists to this place. The best time to visit this place is from the month of October to March because the weather is pleasant and birds come here in plenty.

Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary

This sanctuary was initially established as a refuge for injured or orphaned animals. Today, it is a well known wildlife sanctuary visited by scores of tourists from several parts of the globe.

The attraction of this place is a botanical garden, a rose garden and a small deer-park. Some of the other common species found here are bison, wild bear, deer, leopards, serpents and birds.

The best time to visit Bondla wildlife sanctuary is from the month of November to March because the weather is pleasant.

Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary

This wildlife sanctuary is located 53 km from Panaji in Sanguem taluka, South Goa district. It is the largest wildlife reserve in Goa which is spread over an area of 240 sq. km. This sanctuary is situated amidst deciduous and evergreen flora which makes it rich in natural beauty.

The Molem National Park is a well known attraction of this park which is known for its herds of deer and gaurs (Indian bison), Malayan giant squirrels, clusters of monkeys and python.

The wild beauty of this park attracts scores of tourists to this place every year. But from October to March is considered as the best time to enjoy the beauty of this place.

Goa Tourism is among the most attractive destinations of India visited by both national and international tourists. Goa Wildlife Travel will offer you fun, thrill and excitement & make your holidays memorable.

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