A$3,000 | 10 days | from Sydney | Comfortable
Why you'll love it
Goa is India's beach state on the Arabian Sea, with palm-lined sands, Portuguese churches and a relaxed pace that sets it apart from the rest of the country. It scores 9 out of 10 for beaches and food, and 8 out of 10 for nightlife, wellness and remote work.
The best time to visit Goa is November to February, when days are warm and dry and the sea is calm. Christmas and New Year are the busiest and priciest weeks. March to May gets hot, and the monsoon from June to September brings heavy rain, green hills and far fewer visitors.
North Goa has the livelier beaches, such as Anjuna, Vagator and Arambol, with markets and beach bars. South Goa, around Palolem and Agonda, is quieter. Explore the old churches of Velha Goa and the colourful Latin Quarter of Panaji, eat fish curry and vindaloo, and book a yoga class or an Ayurvedic massage.
Goa suits couples, beach lovers and anyone wanting a laid-back, good-value week in the sun.
Your trip cost
For 10 days from Sydney