Full Moon type beach party on new years?

ShelbsNyc · Oct 26th, 2009, 03:30

hi -
i've read that a lot of the beach parties/raves do not happen now - due to authorities cracking down, etc. - but i assume there will be something on new year's?

GoanCanuck · Oct 26th, 2009, 08:33

Open air beach parties do not exist any more in Goa. They were great when they took place but that was back in the 90's. I know because I was there.

For New Years there are certain events/parties that take place but none of them are outdoors. All of them take place inside clubs. The entrance charge is usually around 1000 rupees.

These days the party goers are mainly Indian men from outside Goa. You have to be careful of these guys since they are not interested in the music, only in "groping". Single white women are easy targets for them.

ShelbsNyc · Oct 26th, 2009, 09:22

hmm... im a solo single white female traveler.... do you think i'd have trouble?

that's too bad about not having open air parties.... i've read things that said there were, but then hear otherwise!!

(while im at it -- if you have any immediate suggesetions on inexpensive guest houses in Anjuna late december/new years - that'd be great. everything im looking at is booked!)

thank you!

baba420 · Oct 26th, 2009, 09:48

being single female traveller to goa, you will be just fine, try sonic which is very cheap in anjuna, try anjuna villa as well,
regards,
baba.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShelbsNyc

hmm... im a solo single white female traveler.... do you think i'd have trouble?

that's too bad about not having open air parties.... i've read things that said there were, but then hear otherwise!!

(while im at it -- if you have any immediate suggesetions on inexpensive guest houses in Anjuna late december/new years - that'd be great. everything im looking at is booked!)

thank you!

Brisso · Oct 26th, 2009, 10:20

yep, sorry ... Goa is not Thailand. The beach culture is very quiet, and the police see to that.

GoanCanuck · Oct 26th, 2009, 10:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShelbsNyc

hmm... im a solo single white female traveler.... do you think i'd have trouble?

Very good possibility. You would be better off joining a group of Europeans if you plan on going to one of these events.

ShelbsNyc · Oct 26th, 2009, 20:38

Goanchuck - thanks so much!
Yes, let me know about guest house options in Calangute!!

ShelbsNyc · Oct 26th, 2009, 20:38

i meant - Goancanuk (not chuck...lol)

ShelbsNyc · Oct 27th, 2009, 11:12

hi goancanuk -
yes, would definitely appreciate any tips you have on rooms/guest houses in Calangute (as you mention above) or arambol even... did some more searching tonight -- and not finding any availability.

appreciate any leads!!

right now -- arriving on Dec 26 or 27 (depending on my flight) and want to stay through new year (jan 2)

baba420 · Oct 27th, 2009, 11:45

calangute is more towards commercial and package tourists, you can easily rent places in anjuna and arambul during those times, you just have to walk in to rent places in theses places during xmas and new years, i will be in goa during new years too.
regards,
baba.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShelbsNyc

hi goancanuk -
yes, would definitely appreciate any tips you have on rooms/guest houses in Calangute (as you mention above) or arambol even... did some more searching tonight -- and not finding any availability.

appreciate any leads!!

right now -- arriving on Dec 26 or 27 (depending on my flight) and want to stay through new year (jan 2)

ShelbsNyc · Oct 27th, 2009, 22:36

thanks baba -- that's what i was hoping for....but everyone else is telling me otherwise.

im not sure how to email directly on here -- but would love to know any tips/suggestions you may have!!

thank you!

hash666 · Oct 28th, 2009, 02:45

for open air party's on new years try hilltop between anjuna and vagator... it really rocks...

Brisso · Oct 28th, 2009, 05:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by baba420

calangute is more towards commercial and package tourists, you can easily rent places in anjuna and arambul during those times, you just have to walk in to rent places in theses places during xmas and new years, i will be in goa during new years too.
regards,
baba.

Would add a note of caution here - last I just turned up at Arambol peak season, I slept on floors for 2 weeks on and off.

Arambol is mainstream now, but many first timers thinking of going believe it is exotic and for "insiders" - it is in fact PACKED at Christmas and New Yesar.

ShelbsNyc · Oct 28th, 2009, 10:49

Thanks brisso.

Well, if you have any tips on guest houses, etc., in the Anjuna area, i'd appreciate it.

GoanCanuck · Oct 28th, 2009, 11:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by hash666

for open air party's on new years try hilltop between anjuna and vagator... it really rocks...

No it does not any longer. What takes place these days is just a money making racket. Charging 1000 bucks per person and extortionate pricing for an omelette. If you had gone to the parties in the mid-90`s then you will understand what I am talking about. Sorry I am not prepared to pay 70 rupees for a bottle of mineral water when I know the real price is much less.

Oct 26th, 2009, 03:30	#1
ShelbsNyc Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 16	Full Moon type beach party on new years? hi - i've read that a lot of the beach parties/raves do not happen now - due to authorities cracking down, etc. - but i assume there will be something on new year's?

Oct 27th, 2009, 11:12	#9
ShelbsNyc Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 16	rooms/guest houses hi goancanuk - yes, would definitely appreciate any tips you have on rooms/guest houses in Calangute (as you mention above) or arambol even... did some more searching tonight -- and not finding any availability. appreciate any leads!! right now -- arriving on Dec 26 or 27 (depending on my flight) and want to stay through new year (jan 2)

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Oct 26th, 2009, 08:33	#2
GoanCanuck Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,394	Open air beach parties do not exist any more in Goa. They were great when they took place but that was back in the 90's. I know because I was there. For New Years there are certain events/parties that take place but none of them are outdoors. All of them take place inside clubs. The entrance charge is usually around 1000 rupees. These days the party goers are mainly Indian men from outside Goa. You have to be careful of these guys since they are not interested in the music, only in "groping". Single white women are easy targets for them.

Oct 26th, 2009, 09:22	#3
ShelbsNyc Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 16	hmm... im a solo single white female traveler.... do you think i'd have trouble? that's too bad about not having open air parties.... i've read things that said there were, but then hear otherwise!! (while im at it -- if you have any immediate suggesetions on inexpensive guest houses in Anjuna late december/new years - that'd be great. everything im looking at is booked!) thank you!

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Brisso Specialist muddler Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,084	yep, sorry ... Goa is not Thailand. The beach culture is very quiet, and the police see to that.

Oct 26th, 2009, 20:38	#7
ShelbsNyc Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 16	Goanchuck - thanks so much! Yes, let me know about guest house options in Calangute!!

Oct 27th, 2009, 22:36	#11
ShelbsNyc Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 16	thanks baba -- that's what i was hoping for....but everyone else is telling me otherwise. im not sure how to email directly on here -- but would love to know any tips/suggestions you may have!! thank you!

Oct 28th, 2009, 02:45	#12
hash666 Lord of the Flames Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 370	for open air party's on new years try hilltop between anjuna and vagator... it really rocks...

Oct 28th, 2009, 10:49	#14
ShelbsNyc Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 16	Thanks brisso. Well, if you have any tips on guest houses, etc., in the Anjuna area, i'd appreciate it.