5 star beach resort called The Leela Kempinski Goa, for one. Sprawled over 75 endless acres in idyllic South Goa, the property boasts a 12 hole, par 3 golf course for the aficionados. And if you prefer to unwind by not doing anything at all, you have the Mobor beach pretty much to yourself. The bustling fishing village along the Sal River, to the south, offers a fascinating insight into how the lucky locals of Goa live.

Location: Leela Palace, Goa is situated just 500 meters from the beach and is set admist the lagoon towards the sea.

Rooms: The Leela Kempinski Goa is a 186 plush rooms and suites. All rooms are spacious, elegantly furnished and come with central air conditioning, colour TV with satellite channels, DVD players and CD players, wi-fi internet connectivity and private balconies so that you can enjoy a relaxing breakfast or a romantic dinner. All rooms also have a lagoon view except the Royal Villas and Presidential Suite, which face the ocean and overlook the golf course.

Facilities: Outdoor Swimming Pool, Spa and Fitness Center with Gym, Golf (Par 3, Nine Hole Executive Golf Course), Watersports, Parasailing, Windsurfing, Tennis, The Gaming Club, Jogging Track, Aroma Therapy and Ayurveda, Conference/Meeting and Banqueting Facilities, 24 Hrs. Business Center, Audio Visual Equipment, Multi Line Telephone, 24 Hrs. Room Service, 24 Hrs. Concierge Desk, Airport Transfers, Laundry/Dry, Cleaning/Pressing, Shoe Shine, Golf Carts, House Keeping Service twice a day, Complimentary Children’s amenities.