This Indian paradise is the perfect setting for a couple of weeks of winter sun or as a stopover on a backpacking trip around Asia. Goa is the smallest state in India, making it the easiest to explore. As well as its golden beaches and surf-perfect waters, the region's Portuguese past intertwined with traditional elements of Indian culture offer up plenty of sights, entertainment and cuisine to intrigue even the most seasoned traveller. Goa Holiday Destination Guide
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With a daily dose of doom and gloom in the newspapers and the cost of houses going down faster than a share in RBS, you could be forgiven for thinking that the credit crunch has no silver lining. Don't fret though - all is not lost. If you've been dreaming of a holiday down under or longing to soak up some Caribbean sunshine, then now could be the right time to pack your bags and take that long-haul trip of a lifetime. Read more
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