I wake up early in the mornings to go on village trails, walk through the serpentine alleys of the Latin Quarters, satiate my taste buds with local, seasonal, and healthy dishes, and do not mind the lack of parties. I experience a slice of Goa that I have hardly encountered in the last 15 years of my sojourns to the sunshine state. Casa Tina in Vagator is emblematic of the state’s contented lifestyle. Unlimited wi-fi and friendly caretakers make sure that I am comfortable and always on time for my Teams meetings. So, the stay is bound to be private, with physical distancing and Airbnb’s strict sanitisation guidelines ensuring safety, the hosts assure me. But what about the pandemic? You can only book the entire villa, and not individual rooms. “We’ve been booked for the past four months,” Ramachandran smiles. A part of Iksha, wherein Jijesh and his partner manage 12 such villas across Goa, Casa Tina is the perfect place for an extended getaway with family or friends. Jijesh Ramachandran and Amarendra Kumar, my superhosts from Airbnb, catch up with me over breakfast. It is emblematic of the state’s contented lifestyle. With five rooms, a private swimming pool, and vanity rooms the size of my Bandra pad, the 400-year-old Casa Tina in Vagator, North Goa, is wrapped in a garden of frangipanis and chikoo trees. So, instead of a swanky five-star hotel room, I check into a Goan-Portuguese heritage villa. Not only has the frequency of travel changed, but the way we holiday is also witnessing a dramatic shift-towards a more conscious lifestyle. I am on a trip to Goa-the au courant flavour for workations and extended staycations-with Airbnb. I hop on a Vistara flight after being grounded for eight months in the capital city. So, the first chance I get to escape the shackles of virtual travel, I have my bags packed-with sanitisers, face masks, and Vitamin C supplements. But the passion for travel remains unchanged. The pandemic has changed the way we think. We create extraordinary experiences, immersing you in refinement while stepping up to contemporary travel needs and technology, Taj remains timeless.Discover a new side of Goa post the lockdown, one that involves private villa stays, nature walks with physical distancing, and socially conscious food choices.
Taj Hotels in Goa are committed to local communities and sustainable practices, which in turn nurtures a global tradition of credibility and trust. Be it an important meeting, business conference, or a much awaited gettogether, our hotels adapt seamlessly to the nature of event, functioning with incredible efficiency and poise. Checking into Taj – for business or leisure –gently steeps you in all manner of modern comforts, grand architecture, outstanding cuisine, rare art, culture and natural beauty.
Our restaurants in Goa serve authentic Goan & International cuisines metamorphosing meals into memories at Taj. Our hotels & resorts in Goa are located across North Goa & South Goa close to Candolim, Vainguinim & Beanulim beaches. Our signature 5 star hotels in Goa are renowned for splendid experiences, from sophisticated décor, impeccable in-room dining and unique spa treatments to the thoughtful nuances - gourmet treats on perfectly placed pillows and little delights for kids - that put a smile on your face. Taj is the hallmark of world class Indian hospitality across the globe. The spirit of susegaad is all its own and IHCL made the first luxury foray into the Sunshine state in the 1970s. Its Colonial past has left it with glorious architecture, and has given its food and culture a distinctive flavour. But there’s more to discover in this tiny yet shining slice of India. Soft sands, shimmering waters and swaying palms: that is Goa for most people.
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