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Alila Diwa Goa brings a refreshingly unique resort experience to Gonsua Beach in Majorda, just 20 minutes from
Goa Dabolim International Airport. Set amidst the serene landscape of lush, verdant rice plantations flowing towards
the Arabian Sea, relaxation reigns at this Goa resort. Enter a sanctuary of contemporary elegance inspired by traditional
Goan design − steeply pitched roofs, ceiling high columns, cool verandas, and tranquil courtyards, setting us apart from
other luxury hotels in Goa. Whether enjoying an intimate couple's retreat or a getaway for the entire family, the 153
rooms and suites at this Goa resort offer havens of space, comfort and serenity, while the resort's Diwa Club is an enclave
of exclusivity, boasting its own lap pool with an open air Jacuzzi and hot tub.
Located on the southwest coast of Goa, overlooking the Arabian sea,Taj Exotica Goais one of the best five star hotels in Goa. Set amidst fifty-six acres of lush gardens, Taj Exotica is a showcase for relaxation with tropical-inspired design touches, grand architecture, a sun-drenched atrium, wide shady corridors, and flower lined patios for a memorable stay.
Designed as a resort within a resort, the Diwa Club at Alila Diwa Goa boasts its own lap pool with an open air Jacuzzi and private all-day dining Bistro. The spa facilities also include an infinity pool, yoga studio offering a range of exercise, yoga and meditation sessions, a fitness centre and a salon.
Alila Diwa Goa is offering a "Dining in the Dark" pop-up sensory dining event. On the last Thursday of every month, Spice Studio, the signature Indian restaurant at the resort, guests will explore their palates using taste, smell, sound, and touch. Guests will relish their choice of a vegetarian or non-vegetarian "thali" in pitch darkness.
You will hear nothing but the soft clinking of cutlery and the silent whispers of patrons who are trying to guess what they are eating as you see the silhouette of your server in the distance. There are no rules in this delicious guessing game apart from savoring the flavorful delicacies in the dark. The Chefs at Spice Studio have given innovative twists to the dishes on the menu to let your imagination run wild and will also be changing the menu at every sitting to retain the element of surprise. Guests are provided with a copy of the menu at the end of the meal.
Alila Diwa Goa first launched this concept during the International Earth Hour 2014 and rave guest reviews have brought it back as an Alila Dining Experience now happening on the last Thursday of every month till March 2015.
Alila Diwa Goabrings a refreshingly unique resort experience to Gonsua Beach in Majorda, just 20 minutes from Goa Dabolim International Airport. Set amidst the serene landscape of lush, verdant rice plantations flowing towards the Arabian Sea, relaxation reigns at this Goa resort. High pitched roofs and wide verandahs combine with the subtle shades of teak, local red laterite stone, polished Kota stone and terrazzo flooring, open-sided walls and brass lanterns, which bestow a soft magical glow at night.
As our friends at Luxury Travel Advisor report, something big is afoot at the upcoming Banyan Tree Kerala. Set to open on the 1st of December this year, the hotel is redefining what to expect of a secluded resort. In a scene that I imagine belonging more in the Lord of the Rings than anywhere in real life, arrival to the Banyan Tree Kerala will be heralded by your approach. An approach in a boat, sailed through the tranquil waters and right into the hotel lobby, thus giving them the best boat-to-lobby distance ration (BTL) of any hotel in the world. We all have to be great at something, right? Seriously, it's such a novel concept for a resort brand that prides itself on its exclusivity, and I'm a huge fan of non-traditional lobbies. And what could be more non-traditional than the potent lobby-harbor combination? As their PR Rep told me, "I heard you like boats, so I put a boat in your lobby, so you can check-in while you boat."*
This is certainly a hotel property to be on the lookout for. Banyan Tree always seems to deliver on their particular brand of luxury, and they're clearly looking to innovate on their already successful concept. While you're waiting for the Banyan Tree Kerala to open, check out our other Banyan Tree resorts.
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