Planning to spend a romantic weekend in Goa?
Then perhaps a romantic dinner amidst the calming waters of
Mandovi river can make your Valentine's evening even more special. Check out
our Valentine’s Day Package for a memorable and unforgettable day.
The Goa Tourism Development Corporation will treat you to a
romance package this Valentine’s Day. The celebration will be on
board Santa Monica, on 14th Feb, 2014 from 9.00 pm to 12. 00 am. The
cultural programme is managed by Event Management Agency ‘Goa Culture Guild’
with buffet dinner.
The package will include a variety of events for the night. The
guests for the night will be given a splendid entry with Cupid incense, a
gentle and pleasant scent made with a combination of musk and sandalwood to
enhance the seductive power of love. The idea is to give a peaceful, refreshing
and a happy atmosphere to the guests.
What would be a Valentine’s Day celebration without some
romantic and entertaining music to dance to with your beloved? Warm up on the
dance floor with the DJ’s tracks as he will be throwing special Valentine’s Day
songs for you to set the mood to love.
You will experience various other entertaining programmes as we
bring to you a fully packed night with music, dance performances, entertaining
acts, a dinner with delicious cuisines, games for your kids and loved one.
We are sure you’re not going to miss this one!
The various programmes that you will be looking at for the night
are as follows:
21: 00 hrs Grand Entry of guests with Cupid incense
21:05 hrs Red Samba
21:10 hrs DJ Music
21:40 hrs: Valentine’s Day Special Shadow Act
21:50 hrs DJ Music for dancing / Games
22:20 hrs The 60’s Retro – an energetic dance performance
with Cupid
22:30 hrs Games for kids
22:55 hrs Love, Life n Laughter-An interactive dance with
Valentine’s Day Hits
23:05 hrs: Dinner
12:00 am: Boat docks at the Jetty
*Games, Valentine’s Day fun quizzes and trivia, spot prizes
and other fillers will be organized when felt appropriate to uplift the
mood of the guests.
Gifts: 20 gifts.
Deco: Red drapes, Red Heart danglers, entry props, Gold
lanterns, laser lights, multi beam and scanner.
The rate for the tickets is as follows:
Rs. 2500/- per couple, Rs 1500/- per individual, Child from 5-7
years Rs. 350/- per head, child below 5 years is complementary. Transport will
be provided on complementary basis from Panaji/Miramar/Calangute/Mapusa/Colva
and Margao for guests staying at GTDC Residencies.
For the fun, the funky, the crazy and, of course, the hopelessly
romantic
What do you do to
show your love on this one day when your choices can end up winning you a
shower of affection or a barrage of criticism from your better half? Should you
pick the perfect setting, purchase something that seems to be made just for him
or her, or select an activity that is unforgettable? On Valentine’s Day,
finding the exact right message can be a challenge.
For starters, here
are six creative ways to make this February 14 especially memorable for your
belle or beau.
1.
Get a professional photo shoot – Sure we all have camera phones but hiring a stylist and getting
professional pictures taken is worth every extra penny. Sunieta Narayanan
(7350909391) offers personal styling tips and you can pick up a designer outfit
at her retail store right on Ashvem Beach. Then call Steve Dias (8605321781) to
arrange a photo shoot and you’ll have indelible memories of your coupledom on
this special day.
2.
Adopt a pet – If you know that your better half
loves animals (and is ready to invest the time to care for it), why not adopt a
cute puppy or kitten at the International Animal Rescue centre in Assagao
3.
Get serenaded by Joanne Fernandes – Choose your special ballad and email to schedule a live performance for
that special someone. Joanne, by the way, is Goa’s Tracy Chapman, arguably the
best singer in the state.
4.
Go sailing together – Moonlight sailing from Marine Bay located on the western banks of the dreamy Chapora river must be one of
the most unusual and unforgettable Valentine Day experiences in India. Order a
bottle of your favorite bubbly, some fusion tapas (I loved the BBQ spare ribs
with jungli potatoes and spinach artichoke dip) and head to the water for a
sail on their Hobie catamarans. These beautiful boats are stable and
responsive… A wonderful introduction to sailing. Visit them Here.
5.
Take a Cooking Class – Learn how to bake just about
anything with Vandana in Panjim and bond along the way.
6.
Experience Carnaval in Panjim through a photo walk organized as part of the first ever Goa
International Photo Festival
7.
Of course, if you’re looking for a venue or a more traditional
gift like jewelry, here are our picks for some of the best Valentine’s events
and specialty offerings.
8.
For something truly different this Valentine’s Day, check out
the Grand Hyatt Goa’s special romantic dinner at the “Dining
Room,” featuring champagne, serenades and a delightful selection of Asian,
Middle Eastern, Italian and Indian cuisine. While you’re at the resort in
Bambolim, you may also want to check out their delightful Valentine’s Day Spa
package which features, among many other offerings, a chocolate body polish
(see story on page 18).The Park Hyatt in South Goa, is also, of course, a
terrifically romantic spot for any Valentine’s Day celebration.
9.
The Grand Mercure Goa Shrem Resort
in Candolim is also preparing a Valentine’s Day celebration featuring a
romantic dinner by the poolside or in an exclusive cabana. You can choose
between being serenaded to live music or customizing your own playlist for your
partner on the resort’s dock station. (For bookings call +91 (832) 2494848).
10.
The Thai & Wok restaurant is the place to go if
you’re in the mood for spicy, entirely authentic Thai food in the Goan capital
during Valentine’s Day (or any other day, for that matter!). And while you’re
there, you can gift your honey a soothing spa treatment at theSiwa Salon & Spa right next door (husband and wife team
Dew and Warren run both establishments – and Dew is from Thailand!).
11.
The Black Sheep Bistro in Panjim is literally taking the cake
this Valentine’s by creating a whole menu with the core love ingredient,
chocolate – prepared in both savory and sweet varieties. At the A Reverie restaurant in Calangute, owners
Aakritee and Virendra Sinh have concocted an evolved five-course menu
glorifying love in its most instinctive form, and one that elevates the ‘art of
erotica’ on a plate. At the Clematis Resort in Candolim on Feb. 13 &
14 check out the unplugged musical night by Gargi Varma & Band, 8 pm
onwards (call +91 8805 565400 to reserve).
12.
Speaking of bliss, it’s hard to beat the special Valentine’s Day
packages at the Zaara Spa atResort Rio in Arpora. As the spa itself promises,
“surrender yourself into Lovers Paradise!”
13.
If you’re in the mood to just go dancing to 90s funk and hiphop,
check out the newly renovated baroque designed Eviva bar in the Azzure by Spree hotel in Calangute. Another great
place to hang out on Valentine’s Day is Café
Lilliput in
Anjuna, with a great DJ line-up (not to mention the Feb. 16 bash with the
globally-acclaimed Gaudi, performing Electronica and Dub Reggae).
14.
For couples on the south side of the state, RJ Joed Almeida and
Stanley are organizing an event at Soul
Souffle on
Feb. 13. Folks will be encouraged to serenade their Valentines, with the help
of a karaoke DJ.
15.
Or if you need to be on the beach, Zeebop in Utorda expects to be busy again
this year, offering great food and live music, besides their picturesque
location.
16.
As this Valentine’s falls on a Saturday, a weekend getaway is on
many lovers’ agenda. Among the most picture perfect new venues is Anahata Retreat at the pristine Ashvem Beach, with its
trendy European fusion restaurant or should we say ‘food workshop’ L’Atelier.
In the same area, Sandy’s Place in Morjim features highly tasty food
and mesmerising bamboo huts.
17.
Cafe Cotinga at the Tamarind
Hotel in
Anjuna has been well known for their desserts for some time now and recommend
their Red Velvet cakes for Valentine’s set up on one of their cosy birdcage
tables arranged with roses for the occasion.
18.
For the holy grail of pastries, of course, you must check out Bodega at
Sunaparanta in Panjim, home to Goa’s (and, frankly, one of Asia’s) most
celebrated pastry chefs, Vandana Naique.
Of course,
a sure shot way to impress your mate is to spend some real cash on precious
jewelry or a designer watch. A good place to start is Laxmi
Jewellers in
Margao, which has prepared a delightful Valentine’s Day collection. Javeris in Panjim has 10-20% discounts on
platinum, Dia, gold and branded watches. If you plan ahead, you can also order
online from Suman
Mishra’s elegant
Valentine’s collection at www.smishing.com.
Jewelry isn’t the only gift women appreciate though. One can
never have enough couture and the Bebel store in Calangute is a great place to
pick up a gift card towards a superb designer dress by the likes of Stephany
DSouza so your girlfriend or wife can shop guilt-free.
Just
one more way to keep the “Happy” in Valentine’s Day!
Okay so so far Iv said a lot about how to celebrate
Valentines day in Goa. So just to sum up some ideas:-
Goa is popular worldwide not only as a
tourist destination but also as a romantic destination too. While on Goa
vacation during the Valentine’s day, a couple can indulge in numerous
activities. Goa hotel packages are the best to opt for as far as accommodation
is concerned. Here are top 10 to-do things in Goa on Valentine’s day:
Enjoy on the beach: With beaches being
the major attraction, there are various activities which one can do. Enjoy
romantic walks, build sand castles, watch the beautiful sunset, eat and drink
at the local shacks, do water sports and much more.
Take a Cruise: This is an amazing
option offered by the Goa tourism department. Opt for cruises on rivers, Zuari
and Mandovi. You can book a tour at any hour of the day to make your
day even more special. Such cruises offer picturesque sights, local dance,
music as well as great food.
Unleash during the night: Goa is popular amongst party goers because of its thrilling nightlife. Party all night long at the famous discotheques of the beach city, Tito’s and Mambo’s. At these nightclubs, you can enjoy great music, can relish tasty food and drink excellent booze.
Explore the exquisite wildlife: If you are a
wildlife enthusiast, then you can visit the famous wildlife and bird sanctuary.
Visit Bondla Zoo, Mollem wildlife sanctuary and Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary to
explore the exquisite wildlife with your partner while holding each other’s
hand.
Romantic walks: Take a long
romantic walk with your partner, hand-in-hand, whispering sweet nothings in his
or her ears. Gaze at each other while enjoying the mesmerizing surrounding
beauty. Opt for secluded beaches of South Goa or busy beaches of North
Goa.
Indulge in Water activities: Goa vacation offers
great water sports activities for a couple. You can go for
snorkeling, banana ride, para-sailing, wind surfing, water skiing, snorkeling,
scuba diving, motorbiking, dingy sailing and so on.
Shop till you drop: If both of you are
shopaholics, you are going to love Goa, undoubtedly. It is a great market where
you can shop for some excellent memorabilia. On one side, there are flea
markets and on the other, there are top designer boutiques too. Get your hands
on bright clothes, handicrafts, cane furniture or other
knick-knacks. Do not forget to buy a special gift for your partner on
Valentine’s day.
Candlelight dinner: Taking your partner
for a candlelight dinner is a great idea as intimate meals give you a chance to
have some romantic naughty talks. You can either choose from a
fine-dining restaurant in a swanky hotel or can also savor the happy private
moments while eating at the shacks set on the beach. The food and beverage
variety is unending.
Visit heritage churches of Goa: Goa is home
to numerous popular churches that were built during the Portuguese era. You can
visit heritage churches such as St. Anthony Church , Basilica of Bom
Jesus, Church of St Francis of Assisi and so on. Take the blessings
of the Lord on this special day.
Go on-board Casino Royale- Going on-board
Casino Royale, the luxury yacht (on the river Mandovi) offers some excellent
options for a couple to explore. You and your partner will get a royal
treatment while enjoying various games and several entertainment options. Taste
the finest of food and beverage. Spend the whole night in ultimate luxury.
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