Goa needs little introduction, but the Goa we choose is the quieter one: bougainvillea draped villas set back from the busiest beaches, tropical gardens, and the sound of the sea rather than the crowd.
The north is lively, with its cafes, markets and nightlife, while the south keeps its long, calm beaches and old Portuguese churches. Our collection leans towards privacy: a pool and a garden of your own, with the beach a short drive away.
It is the easiest of our three destinations to reach by air, and the one best suited to a longer, slower holiday in the sun.
Best time to visit
November to February is the classic season: dry, warm and pleasant. The monsoon, June to September, is green, dramatic and far quieter, with lower rates.
Getting there
Goa is best reached by air, about an hour and a half from Mumbai and well connected to most Indian cities. By road from Mumbai it is around 590 km, a long but scenic coastal drive.