An updated guidebook to Goa, an ideal destination for first-time travellers to India. With some of India's finest beaches, it has long been popular as a place for relaxation, with a reputation for being free and easy. Information is included on: Goan beaches and coastal resorts; getting to know India; accommodation to suit every budget; up-to-date information on beaches and resorts; a guide to getting around easily by using hire cars, taxies and buses; the Portugese heritage and its cultural and day-to-day impact, for example on food; and a guide to Bombay, the gateway to Goa. Goa is also ideal for those who want to explore the easily-reached neighbouring states of Maharashstra and Karnataka.