Goa at Xmas is fantastic. I myself will be flying out end of November for Xmas & New Year. Even if this is your first trip you will be amazed by the beauty of this country and its people. Ignore the warnings some travel books give about the food at the beach shacks, the food is all freshly prepared and I have eaten at many with no sign of a dodgy belly. It is usually the malaria tablets a lot of people take that upsets them. Myself personally dont take them as it is very low risk outside the monsoon season. Dont buy sun cream or insect repelant before you go get it in goa when you arrive at a fraction of the cost. Anjuna market is a must but be ready to haggle! Go for at least a third of any price you are offered. If its possible take a load of pens or sweets for the children, dont give them money or before you know it you will be surrounded by eager little hands wanting the same. With sellars be firm but POLITE. If you visit the capital Panjim be careful not to smoke in the street it is illegal in Goa. The local police will be happy to take some of your spending money if they catch you. The cost of living out there is peanuts in comparrison with the uk but you can still pay way over the odds if your not careful. Just bear in mind the average monthly wage is around 35 pounds a month.The things to see and do in Goa is endless and I am sure you will have a great time.
Hope this helps, Steve.
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Will be having my first xmas
away from this year in Goa cant wait, been twice this year, had a sunday dinner but the chicken was curried, and veg lik mash! so would stick to a local dish!
Saturday Night Bazar is great a must visit.
Hope you have a great time.
Faye :~)
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Thanks all for your messages. We have actually booked and will be heading out to Goa for 28 day from the 4th Dec, So Xmas and New year out there. We cant wait.
We are looking at taking the train to Kerala (Poovar Island) for a few days too, have heard great things about the train journey down there. Would love to know if anyones done it and what the best way to book, it would be.
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I have been spending my NEw years at Goa for last 5 years. so little tips if guys wud like, u can take up place in calangaute but the rooms are made really liveable for european travellers+ very payable. its called mada vadoo. just 50 steps from your room u will step to the beach. and this is the places where there are silent beach partys for newyears, food will never be a problem ..MAda Vadoo rite in calangute beach..
cherrs!!!!
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