getting put off about going to goa

diane123 · Jul 10th, 2008, 01:51

I'm getting a bit put off about taking my husband and son to goa-We already live by the beach in spain but I wanted to show them some tropical beaches like you see in the travel agencys but after reading about drunken people on beaches and people disapearing-I'm not too sure. We are not too young and are just looking for a quiet pretty place and maybe eat a lobster or two.We want to go about Jan or feb start from Delhi -Agra- etc and continue to the south(are there nice beaches in the south)if so we could maybe skip Goa - the only thing is we would miss the fish.Any advise? thankyou

steven_ber · Jul 10th, 2008, 01:53

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Originally Posted by dianetorre

I wanted to show them some tropical beaches like you see in the travel agencys

Goa isn't the place to find those beaches, and I doubt you'll find them anywhere in mainland India.

machadinha · Jul 10th, 2008, 02:06

Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, heck, most of SE Asia springs to mind.

But not India. Sorry. Them's the breaks. The beaches there just aren't that great, by some cruel stroke of nature that I don't quite understand (you'd expect a coral reef here and there, no?) (The Andamans or Lakshadweep Islands might suit your needs. The latter are said to be package-only and hence expensive.)

(However, make no mistake Goa obviously has its sizeable share of dedicated followers. Depends what you're after I guess. Steve has been there. I haven't.)

Diu isn't bad for a decent beach and a more relaxed experience if it still is btw (except on weekends and holidays when all of Gujarat flocks there to get plastered. A good time to get on your hired bicycle and explore this tiny island. Or to retreat to your room to finish that book you were reading.) If it beats say Mojácar I'm not so sure.

Haylo · Jul 10th, 2008, 02:08

I have never been there, so can't offer any detail, but perhaps the Andaman Islands would be able to offer what you are looking for?

mandrem · Jul 10th, 2008, 02:17

why is everyone calling goa.i agree it is not the goa we all knew and loved but there are still some nice places to go away from tourists.if anyone needs any help let me know

Haylo · Jul 10th, 2008, 02:26

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Originally Posted by mandrem

there are still some nice places to go away from tourists.if anyone needs any help let me know

Um.. I think the OP want some help!

diane123 · Jul 10th, 2008, 02:29

Iwant to take my hubby and son to india -I'm of indian origin and i want them to know india they are spanish- and I am proud to be an indian

diane123 · Jul 10th, 2008, 02:32

In europe everything is so materialistic- with so many buildings and cars and the beaches are too touristic

federica · Jul 10th, 2008, 02:38

It's not soo bad in Goa, depends highly on the area you are planning to go. I could find some picture like tropical beaches there (and in Kerala, too).

Never been to Thailand, so can't compare.

diane123 · Jul 10th, 2008, 02:47

as we are going from delhi to the south we thought of stopping by goa -looking for places as nature made them and local indians to learn their ways.

federica · Jul 10th, 2008, 02:49

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Originally Posted by dianetorre

with so many buildings and cars and the beaches are too touristic

Then avoid Calangute and Colva

diane123 · Jul 10th, 2008, 02:49

would love to see the photos and can you advise on any place not too groovy

curlywurly · Jul 10th, 2008, 02:53

Pallaloem (sp?) is pretty nice. I spent two weeks there at the start of december and the beach was nice and lots of nature around. Families seem to be plenty and there was only one night party (held once a week) at the far end of the beach which was pretty small by Goa night standards. We were meant to leave and head to north Goa but stayed on, we liked it so much.

diane123 · Jul 10th, 2008, 02:58

ok palolem is my list- how far is it from the airport- and thanks a million

Aloo · Jul 10th, 2008, 03:02

I've been in Goa..didn't much care for it, but if you go a bit further south in Karnataka near Gokarna, both Om beach and Kudle beach are lovely and seem less touristy. I really enjoyed Kudle beach..it's quite close to Om beach. If you REALLy want off the beaten path a bit theres Paradise Beach, also nearby, but it's small huts seem to host a long term contingent of tanned stoners doing stoned yoga with their nekkid kids lounging in hammocks.

Jul 10th, 2008, 01:51	#1
diane123 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: spain Posts: 139	getting put off about going to goa I'm getting a bit put off about taking my husband and son to goa-We already live by the beach in spain but I wanted to show them some tropical beaches like you see in the travel agencys but after reading about drunken people on beaches and people disapearing-I'm not too sure. We are not too young and are just looking for a quiet pretty place and maybe eat a lobster or two.We want to go about Jan or feb start from Delhi -Agra- etc and continue to the south(are there nice beaches in the south)if so we could maybe skip Goa - the only thing is we would miss the fish.Any advise? thankyou

Jul 10th, 2008, 02:06	#3
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 11,445	Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, heck, most of SE Asia springs to mind. But not India. Sorry. Them's the breaks. The beaches there just aren't that great, by some cruel stroke of nature that I don't quite understand (you'd expect a coral reef here and there, no?) (The Andamans or Lakshadweep Islands might suit your needs. The latter are said to be package-only and hence expensive.) (However, make no mistake Goa obviously has its sizeable share of dedicated followers. Depends what you're after I guess. Steve has been there. I haven't.) Diu isn't bad for a decent beach and a more relaxed experience if it still is btw (except on weekends and holidays when all of Gujarat flocks there to get plastered. A good time to get on your hired bicycle and explore this tiny island. Or to retreat to your room to finish that book you were reading.) If it beats say Mojácar I'm not so sure. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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Jul 10th, 2008, 02:08	#4
Haylo Neophyte Join Date: May 2008 Location: Delhi / Worcestershire, England Posts: 2,131	I have never been there, so can't offer any detail, but perhaps the Andaman Islands would be able to offer what you are looking for?

Jul 10th, 2008, 02:17	#5
mandrem Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: united kingdom Posts: 1	why is everyone calling goa.i agree it is not the goa we all knew and loved but there are still some nice places to go away from tourists.if anyone needs any help let me know

Jul 10th, 2008, 02:29	#7
diane123 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: spain Posts: 139	Iwant to take my hubby and son to india -I'm of indian origin and i want them to know india they are spanish- and I am proud to be an indian

Jul 10th, 2008, 02:32	#8
diane123 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: spain Posts: 139	In europe everything is so materialistic- with so many buildings and cars and the beaches are too touristic

Jul 10th, 2008, 02:38	#9
federica Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bavaria Posts: 1,102	It's not soo bad in Goa, depends highly on the area you are planning to go. I could find some picture like tropical beaches there (and in Kerala, too). Never been to Thailand, so can't compare.

Jul 10th, 2008, 02:47	#10
diane123 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: spain Posts: 139	as we are going from delhi to the south we thought of stopping by goa -looking for places as nature made them and local indians to learn their ways.

Jul 10th, 2008, 02:49	#12
diane123 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: spain Posts: 139	would love to see the photos and can you advise on any place not too groovy

Jul 10th, 2008, 02:53	#13
curlywurly Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 24	Pallaloem (sp?) is pretty nice. I spent two weeks there at the start of december and the beach was nice and lots of nature around. Families seem to be plenty and there was only one night party (held once a week) at the far end of the beach which was pretty small by Goa night standards. We were meant to leave and head to north Goa but stayed on, we liked it so much.

Jul 10th, 2008, 02:58	#14
diane123 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: spain Posts: 139	ok palolem is my list- how far is it from the airport- and thanks a million

Jul 10th, 2008, 03:02	#15
Aloo cheese naan-ophile Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: My Suitcase Posts: 42	I've been in Goa..didn't much care for it, but if you go a bit further south in Karnataka near Gokarna, both Om beach and Kudle beach are lovely and seem less touristy. I really enjoyed Kudle beach..it's quite close to Om beach. If you REALLy want off the beaten path a bit theres Paradise Beach, also nearby, but it's small huts seem to host a long term contingent of tanned stoners doing stoned yoga with their nekkid kids lounging in hammocks.

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