There are few holiday destinations in India that are as much fun as Goa. This strip .of Portuguese India lives a rhythm all its own. White-washed, baroque churches dot the landscape, and picturesque villas sit amid lush gardens. Sturdy macadam roads lined by verdant paddy fields connect the different parts of Goa. At the smart nightclubs, the evenings are never-ending. Most resorts are spread over acres, have extensive spas and every amenity imaginable. And then there is the exotic cuisine - xacutis, recheados, balchaos, xec-xecs...take your pick. Goa stretches around 100 km of a clean, white coastline, inviting you to de-stress, indulge, and totally turn into relaxation mode. No wonder it is compared to Rio de Janeiro!