Is Goa nice?

[ganesh]

Thinking of going next Christmas.Have been to India but that was 20 years ago and we never quite made it to Goa. Any advice? We have 2 kids (teenagers)and they would love to go there,but is there enough to see and do there for such a long haul trip.

[mrsann]

We are going for the first time in December so can tell you more then but research on the net has shown lots to do for all ages ie Dolphin watching boat trips markets shopping inland trips to animal sanctuaries.Just type in what to do in Goa in your search bar and follow up what you like the sound of

[Dee Sa]

Calangut is probably the best bet for teenagers [Titos open air night club if they are old enough] or Candolim which is next door & bit quieter.
Whatever u do, dont go all-inclusive, do you really want to eat the same food for 14 days ? and booze is cheap too so u are not saving by doing it.There are so many nice places to eat there and sooooo cheap and the service is friendly.
Teenagers have a great time there, dont expect to see much of them !

[ganesh]

17 and 13 so a bit young for nightclubs,waterparks maybe but I doubt if there are any of those!. I was thinking more of interesting places to see nearby,or whether there are any areas to avoid. We're not really into 'nightlife'.

[Memore]

Ive been 3 times it is lovely but much more commercial now than it was years ago I saw a massive change between 95 an 96 it also doesnt feel very indian especially if you been to other parts as it was taken over by Portugese and so lost lots of its temples etc been lost and destroyed I loved it but got out of baga callangute and all the touristy bits but you cant go wrong if you just want sun beach - it had a good rave scene around anjuna beach whichis very hippy and lots of illegal ones if you knew who to ask at Tito bar in Baga its not great for sight seeing though