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This one (in your LP guide) fits your budget and other requirements very well - http://www.palmgrovegoa.com. I BELIEVE all the rooms are A/C now, and the new building is stunning. Take a look at that village and surroundings. Th

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Just this one little bug in the messaging code - ho hum

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Okay, well basically, It's like this. Goa has a lot of beaches, all along the coast. Start from the capital city, Panaji. Now, the further north and the further south you go, the more deserted and isolated the beaches get. HOWEVER, most beaches will be packed if you come during the tourist season. I would suggest that you avoid Baga, Calangute and Candolim during the on-season.
If you come during the off-season, there's a nice place right on the beach in Baga called Baya De Sol, which has rooms from around 4000-5000, but I'm really not sure. I stayed there once, but that was many years ago. There's a small creek by the hotel and kids will have fun trying to catch the ever elusive fish. Wake up in the morning, and see the sun rising gloriously, and if you wake up even earlier, you just might get to see the fishermen bringing their boats in. You can even buy the fish, fresh from the sea. To put it into perspective, Baya de Sol is 2 metres from the beach.
Nowadays, though, Baga and Calangute are the epicenters of drug and prostitute related problems.
Palolem would be a nice place to stay at. You could also try staying further north in Morjim or Mandrem. So, be careful. And ladies, wear decent clothing on the beach, some Goans find scanty dressing objectionable.
Hope you enjoy your stay.

PS: Do try some of the local alcohol, made from the cashew called Feni. Don't smell it, you might pass out. Just close your nose and gulp it down. It literally feels like your throat is on fire.

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Check out this site. http://www.baiadosol.com/
I know this hotel is a little out of your budget, but you won't regret paying the extra.
Also, I am NOT a tout or someone forcing you into staying at this hotel. The choice is upto you.

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Imperial Residency in Varca Goa is an excellent option. 20 minutes walk to the beach with many beach shacks. Apartments are of a high standard.

Here is the link to the apartments in Goa:

http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/india/IN256.htm website for apartments

The direct email to the owners John and Linda Hewitt is:
lindahewitt44@hotmail.com

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Patnem or Agonda.

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I would agree with the above, Patnem or Agonda, I also stayed in a great place next to Patnem called Laguna Vista - really chilled, amazing sea views and a short walk to everything.