http://www.indiamike.com/india Beaches to bars en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:12:43 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.indiamike.com/india/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.indiamike.com/india http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/benaulim-accommodation-t95879/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:40:44 GMT Looking for a nice place to stay for two nights, near the beach if possible, probably about 8th / 9th January. Does anyone know of a nice place there? Many thanks Looking for a nice place to stay for two nights, near the beach if possible, probably about 8th / 9th January. Does anyone know of a nice place there?

Many thanks ]]> Goa cassie http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/benaulim-accommodation-t95879/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/waters-resort-baga-t95857/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:34:48 GMT hi has anyone stayed at waters resort goa, wanted to get some personal reviews about standard of rooms , room service and the resort in general. I have almost finalised the place for a long 10 day stay starting from nov 27 hi has anyone stayed at waters resort goa, wanted to get some personal reviews about standard of rooms , room service and the resort in general. I have almost finalised the place for a long 10 day stay starting from nov 27 ]]> Goa rahul567 http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/waters-resort-baga-t95857/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/amti-malaria-tablets-t95831/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:21:23 GMT Hi folks! coming to goa on 19th Dec was wondering should i get malaria tablets here or can i buy them when i arrive in Goa. thanks Hi folks! coming to goa on 19th Dec was wondering should i get malaria tablets here or can i buy them when i arrive in Goa.


thanks ]]> Goa cragster46 http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/amti-malaria-tablets-t95831/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/resorts-in-baga-t95800/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:30:40 GMT I am travelling to goa frm 27 nov to 6 dec and plan to set up base in baga. Looking for a small cozy hotel/resort with swimming pool , roomservice etc. rooms have to be really neat and clean since wife is a lil fussy :) Budget is 1500 to 2500 Rs/day. Have shortlisted a few 1) waters resort: cant find too much details onlie as it seems to be very new. anybody has any idea bout this place. 2) colonia santa maria 3)mykonas blu 4) casa baga can anyone tell me which of the above(or any other) wld be real value for money I am travelling to goa frm 27 nov to 6 dec and plan to set up base in baga. Looking for a small cozy hotel/resort with swimming pool , roomservice etc. rooms have to be really neat and clean since wife is a lil fussy :) Budget is 1500 to 2500 Rs/day.
Have shortlisted a few
1) waters resort: cant find too much details onlie as it seems to be very new. anybody has any idea bout this place.
2) colonia santa maria
3)mykonas blu
4) casa baga

can anyone tell me which of the above(or any other) wld be real value for money ]]> Goa rahul567 http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/resorts-in-baga-t95800/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/hiring-m-cycle-south-goa-t95765/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:46:20 GMT hi could anyone give advice on hiring motorcycle in southern goa ? wether its safe to do so , if so! some good routes,any costly encounters of the police thanks deejay hi could anyone give advice on hiring motorcycle in southern goa ? wether its safe to do so , if so! some good routes,any costly encounters of the police
thanks deejay ]]> Goa deejay http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/hiring-m-cycle-south-goa-t95765/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/goan-holiday-resort-anyone-have-contact-details-t95748/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:59:21 GMT There is a very good hotel at baga road named *_Goan holiday resort_* but unfortunately i lost there contact number :(( can anyone here get me there contact numbers ? i need to book a room there for my friends any help would be very highly appreciated :) There is a very good hotel at baga road named

Goan holiday resort

but unfortunately i lost there contact number :((

can anyone here get me there contact numbers ?

i need to book a room there for my friends

any help would be very highly appreciated :) ]]> Goa jn.rounak http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/goan-holiday-resort-anyone-have-contact-details-t95748/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/c-forms-in-anjuna-t95729/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:50:27 GMT A close friends "C" forms were taken to the new Police Station in Anjuna by a local in the last few days. They were refused because........

IT IS NOW A REQUIREMENT THAT A FULL LIST OF YOUR VALUABLES IS WRITTEN ON THE BACK, AND SIGNED!

You what?

Give a full list of your valuables to the notorious Goan Police force (proved time and time again) and the only remaining question is whether they will nick your stuff or sell lists to other criminals.

My friend had the good sense to just put a few basic items, not the contents of the house.

The inference given was no list and the "C" form would not be accepted, I also got the feeling that if items were not on the list, should you be robbed, they would not be entered on the Police report of the crime. For long-stay\expats this is less relevant as we have inadequate insurance cover, most of us, but for holiday-makers it is more of an issue.

ps
At present this is a new thing, and may be limited to the notorious Anjuna Police Station, any feed-back if it starts at the Calangute branch would be appreciated. ]]> Goa johnny five http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/c-forms-in-anjuna-t95729/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/enfield-bullet-t95693/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:27:48 GMT (deleted) (deleted) ]]> Goa 6345789 http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/enfield-bullet-t95693/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/good-dining-options-in-south-goa-t95688/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:37:06 GMT Hi I would like to know of GOOD dining restaurants in SOUTH GOA, could anyone suggest a few places as soon as possible? Hi I would like to know of GOOD dining restaurants in SOUTH GOA, could anyone suggest a few places as soon as possible? ]]> Goa Jane01 http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/good-dining-options-in-south-goa-t95688/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/expat-advice-wanted-beers-for-information-t95640/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:15:50 GMT Looking for some advice here people! At long last my better half and I are heading to Goa to check it out for possible early retirement. Is there anybody out there living the good life who could tell us the ins and outs, good and bad of living in Goa(Would be willing to buy several beers). Need a recommendation for a decent place to stay for a couple of weeks too, with AC/ pool nearby and somewhere that could possibly temp us into heading over permenantly. We are arriving in Delhi and we have to do the Taj but then want to head south to Goa, has anyone done it by train as we are uncertain whether to shell out for the plane or to have a bash at the trains.Are the sleeper cars safe enough? So any Brits with a comfy apartment for rent for 10days-fortnight get in touch. Direct question here..... How much in ŁUK will we need to rent somewhere reasonable and live comfortably. Estimates Please.......... Looking for some advice here people! At long last my better half and I are heading to Goa to check it out for possible early retirement. Is there anybody out there living the good life who could tell us the ins and outs, good and bad of living in Goa(Would be willing to buy several beers). Need a recommendation for a decent place to stay for a couple of weeks too, with AC/ pool nearby and somewhere that could possibly temp us into heading over permenantly.
We are arriving in Delhi and we have to do the Taj but then want to head south to Goa, has anyone done it by train as we are uncertain whether to shell out for the plane or to have a bash at the trains.Are the sleeper cars safe enough?
So any Brits with a comfy apartment for rent for 10days-fortnight get in touch.

Direct question here..... How much in ŁUK will we need to rent somewhere reasonable and live comfortably.
Estimates Please.......... ]]> Goa Byebyeblighty http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/expat-advice-wanted-beers-for-information-t95640/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/advice-needed-for-nice-places-to-go-in-dec-t95627/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:41:35 GMT Hi folks,

Just under 4 weeks till we leave for India and trying to get some more info on Goa before we leave...

Myself and my girlfriend plan to be in Goa from around 28th Dec - 3rd Jan. I know it's going to be busy, but were looking for advice on:

Not so busy beaches (or at least not the busiest)
Mid priced places to stay (1500-2500 rps / realistic?)
Nice towns to visit (culture, not dayglo rave gear ;) )

I've been reading that the less busy places are the far north and the south, with most of the main resorts being Brit-tastic. How much truth is there in that??

Thanks in advance!

PS) Great site... ]]> Goa sgx http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/advice-needed-for-nice-places-to-go-in-dec-t95627/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/where-to-buy-luggage-in-goa-t95577/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:49:55 GMT I find myself in Sinquerim with WAY too much stuff and a huge suitcase. Looking to buy a small wheely thing or backpack and ship the rest home. Any idea where to go to buy luggage? I find myself in Sinquerim with WAY too much stuff and a huge suitcase. Looking to buy a small wheely thing or backpack and ship the rest home.

Any idea where to go to buy luggage? ]]> Goa Lotus1 http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/where-to-buy-luggage-in-goa-t95577/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/shacks-in-agonda-december-t95569/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:17:42 GMT Hi, I'll be arriving in Agonda around the 28th Nov and plan to stay as long as 3 weeks. I've looked at the various websites and notice that prices seem to go up quite a bit in December, 1000 rupees plus.

I'm guessing there are cheaper places that aren't online.. Is it feasible to just turn up and find a nice shack for 700 rupees or thereabouts? It doesn't have to be right on the beach, but it should have some charm. Any suggestions? ]]> Goa georgeg http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/shacks-in-agonda-december-t95569/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/need-information-on-renting-my-flat-in-goa-t95562/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:34:14 GMT Hi I am a new member on this site,though I have been reading it for quite some time on relevant info on Goa.Visited Goa in 2001 and have visited it ever since (once every year),my love for Goa has made me invest in an apartment in Aquamarina 2 in Colva,where my wife and I intend living 2015 onwards,in the meantime i was wanting to give it on rent to some property management company who in turn let it out on short term rentals to tourists visiting Goa,it is a 2 bedroom aparmrnt,fully furnished with designer furniture,airconditioning and a fully functional kitchen,has a common swimming pool,gym and the works (as is a part of a resort property) any advice as to how one can let it out?? Thanks in advance Josh Hi

I am a new member on this site,though I have been reading it for quite some time on relevant info on Goa.Visited Goa in 2001 and have visited it ever since (once every year),my love for Goa has made me invest in an apartment in Aquamarina 2 in Colva,where my wife and I intend living 2015 onwards,in the meantime i was wanting to give it on rent to some property management company who in turn let it out on short term rentals to tourists visiting Goa,it is a 2 bedroom aparmrnt,fully furnished with designer furniture,airconditioning and a fully functional kitchen,has a common swimming pool,gym and the works (as is a part of a resort property) any advice as to how one can let it out??

Thanks in advance

Josh ]]> Goa Josh Budden http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/need-information-on-renting-my-flat-in-goa-t95562/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/exchange-rate-euro-rupee-t95534/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:04:56 GMT Hi there Folks.
Can anybody tell me what the excange rate for the euro is now,by that i mean how much would i get from your typical money exchanger(cash)for the humble euro?
Just exchanged a bit here in Finland so i don't have to run around straight away looking for a cash machine or money exchange as we've got a bit of a tight schedule and recieved a flat 65rupee for 1 euro.Would i get a much better deal there?
Thanking you in advance!
Chris ]]> Goa mariska2002 http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/exchange-rate-euro-rupee-t95534/