RCI EV Issue 8 Spring Summer 2013
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STAY<br />
<strong>RCI</strong> AFFILIATED<br />
RESORTS IN GOA<br />
INCLUDE:<br />
VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE: (clockwise from above) India is famous for its spices and Goa is no exception. A<br />
great place to watch the sun go down. I don’t know art but I know what I like... pick up the ultimate souvenir.<br />
Royal Goan Beach<br />
Club-Haathi Mahal 4129<br />
This resort blends an Indian and<br />
Goan atmosphere with modern<br />
Western amenities. The central<br />
feature of this spectacular resort is<br />
a 3-tier swimming with sunken bar<br />
surrounded by landscaped gardens<br />
and waterfalls that also include water<br />
slides, Jacuzzi and children’s pool.<br />
attractions. There are two types of taxis,<br />
the white-colored tourist taxis, and the<br />
yellow-topped black regular taxis.Almost<br />
all major towns and tourist attractions<br />
have a taxi stand, where both types of<br />
taxis are available.Most hotels also<br />
arrange a taxi for you on request. Ensure<br />
that you fix a price for the entire journey<br />
before you sit in, so that you don’t get<br />
overcharged at the end of the trip<br />
By Motorcycle: Goa has a unique and<br />
very popular mode of transport known<br />
as a ‘pilot’. This is in reality a motorcycle<br />
taxi. The motorcycle taxis are easily<br />
recognised by the yellow mudguards and<br />
yellow number plates.The driver who<br />
is known as the ‘pilot’ carries only one<br />
pillion rider at a time. Bargain with the<br />
pilot for a good rate for the trip before<br />
you set out.<br />
Another great way to see Goa is to hire a<br />
Vespa (scooter/motorized bike). It’s the<br />
best way to explore the numerous roads<br />
and tracks, which will take you out into<br />
the villages and farming area. Scooters or<br />
motorbikes for rent are available in the<br />
main street on all popular Goa beaches.<br />
Scooters or motorbikes that are legally<br />
registered for hire have Black/Yellow, tourist<br />
vehicle and number plates.<br />
By Auto-rickshaw: The three-wheeled<br />
auto-rickshaw taxi, painted yellow and<br />
black, is a common site in all Goan towns.<br />
This taxi is basically the front half of<br />
a motor scooter with a couple of seats<br />
mounted on the back. They usually take two<br />
to three passengers and are quite speedy on<br />
the crowded roads of Goan towns. Above<br />
all, they are very cheap as compared to taxis<br />
for travelling around the town.<br />
Phoenix Park Inn Resort 5677<br />
Located north of Goa and just five<br />
minute walk to the famous Candolim<br />
beach. Features include a large<br />
swimming pool and children’s pool,<br />
an English pub, bar, barbeque,<br />
fitness center, Ayurvedic massage<br />
therapy and live entertainment on<br />
most evenings.<br />
The Royal Goan Beach Club<br />
at Royal Palms 3594<br />
An elegant colonial-style complex,<br />
pools, palm trees, sidewalk, and<br />
flowers fill the spaces between<br />
the residence buildings, creating a<br />
peaceful, tropical atmosphere. An<br />
on-site restaurant serves classic<br />
Indian dishes and continental cuisine.<br />
For additional resort listings<br />
in GOA, visit <strong>RCI</strong>.com or call<br />
1300 368 800 AU or<br />
0800 368 800 NZ<br />
30 SPRING/SUMMER <strong>2013</strong>
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