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The Ramada's Goa Renaissance Resort offers a monsoon package till September 30.

Priced at Rs 11,800 for a standard room on a twin sharing basis. The package is valid for three nights and four days. The same package is priced at Rs 13,800 for a superior room and Rs 14,800 for an ocean-facing superior room.

The package includes taxes, all meals, airport transfers, a welcome drink, a bottle of wine, a half day of free sightseeing and 50 per cent discounts at the health club and beauty parlour, a free massage, a free manicure, 10 tokens for the video game arcade, free entry into the hotel's disco and Renaissance's Goa Nugget casino and free chips worth Rs 500. Two children below 12 years of age are free.

The rate for foreign passport holders for the same package of three nights and four days, is US $ 306 per standard room, on twin sharing basis and US $ 358 for a superior room and US $ 384 for an ocean-facing superior room.

The Ramada's Goa Renaissance Resort also offers a monsoon package up to September 30 for its suites and villas

The same package for a suite is priced at Rs 17,800 or US $ 462 for foreign passport holders and for a villa is priced at Rs 21,800 or US $ 566 for foreign passport holder

Ramada Rennaissance, Varca, Colva beach. Phone: 0834-745208, 745209.
Bombay: Phone: 022- 2825659.
Ahmedabad: Phones: 0272- 5502661, 5505779.
Bangalore: Phone: 080-2219771.
Calcutta: Phone: 033- 2219771.
New Delhi: Phone: 011- 6415421.
Pune: Phone: 0212- 640208.

Cidade de Goa Beach Resort offers three types of monsoon packages till September 30.

• Unlimited package

  The 'unlimited package' for foreign passport holders is priced at US $ 110 per night for a sea facing superior room, on twin sharing basis, for a minimum stay of three nights.

  This package includes a choice of meals, airport transfers by car, a welcome gift, access to all sports and recreation facilities, free tokens for the casino, a full day of sightseeing by air-conditioned car and taxes.

• Deluxe package

  The 'deluxe package' is priced at Rs 4,400 per night for a sea facing deluxe room , on twin sharing basis, for a minimum stay of three nights.

  The package includes meals ( a credit limit od Rs 500 per person per day is prescribed), airport transfers by car, a welcome drink, a gift hamper, discounts on drinks, a half day of sightseeing by car for four hours, access to all the sports and recreation facilities, free tokens for the casino, a farewell gift, and taxes. This package is available only for Indian passport holders.

• Standard package

  The standard package is priced at Rs 9,900 for a standard room on twin sharing basis for a minimum stay of three nights.

• The package includes buffet meals, a welcome drink, airport transfers, access to recreational and sports facilities, a half day of sightseeing by coach with a guide, free tokens for the casino, and taxes. This package is available only for Indian passport holders.

Cidade de Goa Beach Resort, Vainguinim Beach Goa. Phones: 0893-53301, 221133.
Bombay: Phones: 022-2881060, 2029188, 6486411, 6481721
New Delhi: Phones: 011-6469197, 6467961
Pune: Phone: 0212-663479
Ahmedabad: Phones: 0272-4906566, 491821

Sast or mast

Hotel Mira on Calangute beach, north Goa offers a monsoon package till October 31.

The package is priced at Rs 225 per person per day in a 'well-furnished' single or double room. Children below three years will not be charged. Children below 10 and above three will be charged Rs 110. The package includes meals.

The facilities: a swimming pool, hammocks along the beach, in-house bar and restaurant. Click here for a photograph of the hotel.

Hotel Mira, Umttawaddo, Calangute, Bardez, Goa. Phones: 0832 -27 7342, 27 6425.

In the midst of paddy fields

Resort Marinha Dourada, situated in Arpora village in North Goa, two kilometres away from Calangute beach and one kilometre from Baga beach, offers its rates till September 30.

Its tariff:

• Rs 600 for a non-air conditioned suite per day.
• Rs 900 for an air conditioned suite per day.

Resort Marinha Dourada, Arpora, Bardez. Phones: 0832-276780, 276781, 276782, 276783. Fax: 0832-276785. Email: Resort Marinha Dourada

Under the shade of whispering palms

Whispering Palms in Candolim, north Goa, offers five types of monsoon packages till September 30.

• The regular package is priced at Rs 3,333 per couple for a standard double room for three nights and four days on a twin sharing basis.

  Two children below two will stay free. An extra person will be charged Rs 750 for three nights. The package includes breakfast, use of the swimming pool, a half day of sight seeing and railway station/ airport transfers.

• The 'Classic' package is priced at Rs 5,555 per couple for a standard double room for three nights and four days on a twin sharing basis. However guests have the option of staying a fourth night free; room only. And at the end of the third night are allowed a dinner worth Rs 2,000.

  Two children below two will stay free. An extra person will be charged Rs 750 for three nights. The package includes breakfast, use of the swimming pool, a half day of sight seeing and railway station/airport transfers.

• The 'Premium' package is priced at Rs 7,777 per couple for a standard double room for three nights and four days on a twin sharing basis. However guests have the option of staying a fourth and fifth night free; room only.

  Two children below two will stay free. An extra person will be charged Rs 750 for three nights. The package includes food credit of Rs 4,000 for three days, use of the swimming pool, a river cruise, railway station/airport transfers and a session of Ayurvedic massage.

• The 'Monsoon Magic' package is priced at Rs 5,000 for a family of four for three nights and four days.

  The package includes meals worth Rs 5,000, use of the swimming pool, a half day of sight seeing and railway station/airport transfers.

• The 'Weekend Escape' package is priced at Rs 2,000 per couple for a standard double room for Saturday and Sunday. Check in: early Saturday. Check out: late Sunday.

  The package includes meals and drinks worth Rs 2,000, use of the swimming pool, a half day of sight seeing and railway station/airport transfers.

Goa in the rains

The Taj hotel group offers a special summer package for the Taj Holiday Village, Fort Aguada Beach Resort and The Aguada Hermitage in Goa till September 30.

The rates for Indian passport holders are:

• The Taj Holiday Village offers a package for Rs 11,895 per couple for a double room on a twin sharing basis, for three nights and four days. Children, using an extra bed, will be charged Rs 3,000 for the same package. Children, not requiring an extra bed, will be charged Rs 1,875 for the same package.

• The Fort Aguada Beach Resort offers a package for Rs 13,495 per couple for a double room on a twin sharing basis, for three nights and four days. Children, using an extra bed, will be charged Rs 3,000 for the same package. Children, not requiring an extra bed, will be charged Rs 1,875 for the same package.

• The Aguada Hermitage offers a package for Rs 19,550. per couple for a villa for three nights and four days. Extra persons and children will not be accommodated in the same villa and will be required to take another villa. It includes taxes, airport transfers, all meals and free access to the health club.

The rates for foreign passport holders are:

• The Taj Holiday Village offers a package for US $ 375, per couple for a double room on a twin sharing basis, for three nights and four days. Children, using an extra bed, will be charged US $ 98 for the same package. Children, not requiring an extra bed, will be charged US $ 60 for the same package.

• The Fort Aguada Beach Resort offers a package for US $ 480 per couple for a double room on a twin sharing basis, for three nights and four days. Children, using an extra bed, will be charged US $ 98 for the same package. Children, not requiring an extra bed, will be charged US $ 60 for the same package.

• The Aguada Hermitage offers a package for US $ 720. per couple for a villa for three nights and four days. Extra persons will not be accommodated in the same villa and will be required to take another villa. It includes taxes, airport transfers, all meals and free access to the health club.

Taj Mahal Hotel, P J Ramchandani Marg, Bombay. Phone: 022-2023366.
Fort Aguada Beach Resort, Taj Holiday Village and The Aguada Hermitage at Sinquerim, Goa. Phones: 0832-276201, 277801.
New Delhi: Phone: 011-3322333.
Calcutta: Phone: 033-2233939.
Madras: Phone: 044-8272827.

Majorda in Goa for majaa

Majorda Beach Resort in Goa offers a monsoon package till September 30.

• The package is priced at Rs 1, 825 per person per day, for three nights and four days, for a suite or a cottage on twin sharing basis.

• The package is priced at Rs 1,350 per person per day, for three nights and four days, for a superior double room on twin sharing basis.

As a special offer, Majorda offers the fourth night free. Meals are not (Rs 1,000 will be charged per couple for the fourth day for meals). Special rates are available for groups and for conferences.

The same package, payable in dollars, is offered to foreign passport holders.

The package includes meal coupons worth Rs 3,000 for three days per person, airport or railway station transfers, a free half day of sightseeing, fruit basket, cookies and a bottle of wine in the room and free use of the swimming pool and health club. Two children below 12 stay free.

Majorda Beach Resort, Majorda, Salcette. Phones: 0834-754871, 754872, 754873, 754874. Fax: 0834-754342.
Bombay: Phones: 022-6204444, 6704444, 6232012. Fax: 022-6701710.

Panjim during thunder showers

Park Plaza in the heart of Panjim, on the banks of the Mandovi, offers a monsoon package till October 1.

The package is priced at Rs 2,999 for a couple for a suite (twin rooms with separate sitting area) on twin sharing basis, for three nights and four days. The package includes breakfast, morning tea, welcome drink, free gift, cruise on the Mandovi, sightseeing to north and south Goa. Two children below 10 are free (their meals are not).

Foreign passport holders will be charged the same tariff.

Facilities: foreign exchange counter, airport transfers, baby sitting, in-house restaurant.

Park Plaza, Azad Maidan, Panjim. Phones: 0832-222605, 222601. Fax: 0832-225635.

Stay at Bogmalo beach

The Sarovar Park Plaza Resort at Bogmalo beach in north Goa offers a monsoon package till September 30.

The modified American plan package is priced at Rs 6,999 for a couple for a standard room on twin sharing basis, for three nights and four days. The package includes breakfast, dinner or lunch. Two children below 12 are free (their meals are not).

The American plan package is priced at Rs 7,999 for a couple for a standard room on twin sharing basis, for three nights and four days. The package includes meals. Two children below 12 are free (their meals are not).

The deluxe package is priced at Rs 10,999 for a couple for a standard room on twin sharing basis, for three nights and four days. The package includes unlimited food, beverages and free casino chips. Two children below 12 are free (their meals are not).

Foreign passport holders will be charged the same tariff.

As a special discount Bogmalo offers the fourth night free for each of these packages. But for the fourth night, Rs 800 per head will be charged for meals.

Sarovar Park Plaza Resort, Bogmalo beach, Goa. Phones: 0834-513311,513291.
Bombay: 022-2850951, 2850952, 2850953.
New Delhi: 011-3354277, 3736030.
Calcutta: 033-2487825.
Madras: 044-8524961.
Bangalore: 080-5597322.
Pune: 0212-638876.
Ahmedabad: 0272-6561497.
Hyderabad: 0842-393939.
Agra: 0562-331870.

A hotel with a pub

Surfside and the adjoining annexe, Sea Side Rendezvous, in Candolim, Goa, offers its rates for the season beginning September 15:

• The tariff for a single room is Rs 495 per night.
• The tariff for a standard double room on a twin sharing basis is Rs 695 per night.
• These rates are valid till November 30.

Surfside hotel and Sea Side Rendezvous, Calangute, Phones: 0832- 276323, 277323, 276900. Fax: 0832-276982. Email: Surfside hotel

Holiday Inn beckons for three nights in Goa

Holiday Inn, Goa offers their package till September 30.

The package is priced at Rs 8,660 per couple for three nights and four days for a standard double room on twin sharing basis.

Children below 10 will be charged half the price of the package for an extra bed and the meals.

The package includes taxes, a meal credit worth Rs 3,000, airport transfers and a half day of sight seeing. Click here for a photograph of the hotel.

Holiday Inn Resort, Goa, Mobor beach, Cavelossim, Salcette. Phones: 0834-746304, 746305.
Bombay: 022-6204444, 6204441, 2074902, 2074905.
New Delhi: 011-6219700, 6219708.
Bangalore: 080-2262233.
Calcutta: 033-2475069, 2475027.

For more information on this hotel or on Goa click here.

Head for the Mandovi for a lazy Goa trip

Hotel Mandovi offers a package for three nights and fours days in Panjim, Goa till September 30.

They offer three packages: the premium package, the honeymoon package and the standard package.

• The premium package is priced at Rs 6,900 per couple. An extra adult will be charged Rs 2,500. Children will be charged Rs 1,250 under the age of 12 and over six.

  This package includes accommodation in air conditioned rooms, airport transfers, a welcome drink, morning tea, breakfast, a free bottle of wine, a basket of fruit, access to the activity centre, gym and jogging track, a free day of sightseeing as well as a night tour of Panjim, a boat cruise on the Mandovi river with cultural entertainment on board, service charges, taxes and a surprise gift on departure.

• The honeymoon package is priced at Rs 7,900 per couple.

  This package includes accommodation in air conditioned rooms, airport transfers, a welcome drink, morning tea, breakfast, a free bottle of wine, a basket of fruit, a free day of sightseeing as well as a night tour of Panjim, a candle light dinner at Quarterdeck, the open air restaurant overlooking the Mandovi river, service charges and taxes.

• The standard package is priced at Rs 5,300 per couple. An extra adult will be charged Rs 2,000. Children will be charged Rs 1,000 under the age of 12 and over six.

  This package includes accommodation in air conditioned rooms, airport transfers, a welcome drink, morning tea, breakfast, a free day of sightseeing, a boat cruise on the Mandovi river with cultural entertainment on board, service charges and taxes.

Hotel Mandovi, near Mandovi river, Panjim, Goa, phone: 0832-224405, 226270.
Bombay: 022-2027935 or fax: 022-2840582.

Hotel Nova Goa offers a deluxe package till September 30

The three night, four day package at the hotel, which is located at the heart of Panjim, is priced at Rs 7,500 for an air conditioned apartment on a twin sharing basis. The package includes breakfast, dinner, tea, a boat cruise and taxes and two days of free sightseeing. The hotel is equipped with a swimming pool, a book shop, three conference rooms and a restaurant. There will be live entertainment every evening at the poolside. Click here for a photograph of the hotel.

The same tariff will be charged to foreign passport holders.

For reservations contact:
Hotel Nova Goa, Dr Atmaram Borkar Road, Panaji. Phone: 0834-226231/ 226237.
Or at A N House, opposite Bandra Talkies, Linking Road, Bombay, phone: 022-6428618.

Kamat Holiday Homes, in Calangute, Goa offers discounted rates for its apartments till September 30..

The package is priced at Rs 5,555 for two people on twin sharing basis for three nights and four days. This includes meals, tea, welcome drink, fruits, two days of free sightseeing, a boat cruise, airport transfers, use of the gymnasium, swimming pool and recreation hall and taxes. Click here for a photograph of the hotel.

For reservations and more information contact:
Kamat Holiday Homes, Calangute, Goa, phone: 0834-226231/226237.
Or in Bombay at 022-6428618.

Nilaya Hermitage, Arpora, in North Goa offers its rates till September 30 for its 11 rooms.

A double non AC room is priced at US $ 150 for foreign and Indian passport holders. This rate includes all meals, airport transfers and taxes.

Nilaya means heaven. And this resort, run by a German now based in Goa, is known for its special location on a hilltop surrounded by fields of papaya, palms, banana and vegetable.

The hotel has been built to blend in with its surroundings. Rooms are unnumbered. The outdoor dining area affords a wonderul view of the Arabian sea and two pretty waterfalls.

Nilaya Hermitage, Arpora, Phone: 0832-276793, 276794. Fax 0832-276792.

For those on a budget

A number of hotels are offering discounted tariffs till September 30:

• Carmo Lobo Beach Resort, Candolim. Phone: 0832-220568. Rs 700 for a non AC double room plus 15 per cent taxes. Rs 1,100 for an AC double room plus 15 per cent taxes. Click here for a photograph of the hotel.

• Maria Rosa Beach Resort, Calangute. Phone: 0832-220568. Rs 800 for a non AC double room plus 15 per cent taxes. Rs 1,200 for an AC double room plus 15 per cent taxes.

• Dona Alcina Resorts, Candolim, Bardez. Phone: 0832-277453, 276935: Rs 800 for a non AC double room. Rs 1,500 for an AC room. This Alfran group hotel is located close to Candolim beach. Most of its rooms have attached balconies that overlook the pool. The hotel has an in house restaurant, children's play areas and provides regular evening entertainment by way of live music and folk dances. Click here for a photograph of the hotel.

• Perola do Mar, opposite Primary Health Centre, Siqueiro Vaddo, Candolim. Phones: 276368, 276369, 276370. Panjim booking Phone: 0832-229820, 231660: Rs 500 for a non AC single room. Rs 600 for a non AC double room. Rs 600 for an AC single room. Rs 700 for an AC double room. They offer special discounts on their apartments -- for single occupancy and for double occupancy -- with balconies.

• Sea Shell Inn, Fort Aguda Road opposite the Canara Bank, Candolim. Phone: 0832-276131. Rs 400 for a non AC double room.

• Sodders Tracy Court Beach Resort, Bamonvaddo, Candolim, Bardez, Goa. Phones: 0832-277109, 277110, 277112. Rs 450 for a non AC single room. Rs 550 for a non AC double room. Rs 632 for an AC double room. Click here for a photograph of the hotel.

• Calangute Beach Resort, Umta Vaddo, Calangute. Phone: 0832-276063. Rs 200 for a non AC single room. Rs 250 for a non AC double room.

• Kismat Mahal, E-1/221 Gaura Vaddo, near St. Anthony's chapel, Calangute. Phone: 0832-276067: Rs 250 - Rs 300 for a non AC double room.

• Paradise Village Beach Resort, Tivai Vaddo, Calangute beach. Phone: 276351, 276352, 276353, fax # 0832-2766155: Rs 400 for a non AC studio. Rs 600 for an AC studio. Rs 600 for a non AC apartment. Rs 800 for an AC apartment.

• Resorte de Tio Carmino, Gaurawaddo, Calangute. Phone: 0832-277016, 276288. Rs 500 for a non AC double room.

• Sunshine Beach Resort, Saunta Vaddo, Calangute. Phone: 0832-276003. Rs 350 for a non AC double room. Rs 600 for an AC double room.

• Villa Bomfim, Baga road, Calangute. Phone: 0832-279384, 279385. Rs 350 for a non AC double room. The hotels pool is under renovation and the restaurant is closed.

• Baia do Sol, by the riverside, Baga. Phone: 0832-276084. Rs 300 for a non AC double room. Rs 600 for an AC double room. Click here for a photograph for this hotel.

• Cavala, Saunta Vaddo, on the main road, Baga. Phone: 0832-276090. Rs 500 for a non AC double room plus 10 per cent taxes. Rs 750 for an AC room plus 10 per cent taxes. Great hotel. Comfy rooms. Good food. Service could be better. Good value for money. Click here for a photograph of the hotel.

• Don Joao Resort, Anjuna. Phone: 0832-220426, 222147: Rs 315 for a single room. Rs 420 for a double room. A Goan Portugese style resort, located around the corner from the quiet Anjuna beach, in north Goa. The hotel offers discounts on its air conditioned apartments with balconies too. Click here for a photograph of the hotel.

• Grandpa's Inn, east side of village on the main Mapusa road, Anjuna. Phone: 0832-273271, fax # 274370. Rs 300 for a non AC double room.

• Hotel La Paz, Swatantara Path, Vasco de Gama. Phone: 512121. Rs 1,125 for an AC single room. Rs 1,375 for an AC double room. Situated in the centre of Vasco da Gama town.

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