Arrive in Goa, where our driver will meet you and drive you to your North Goa hotel, where the salty air will put you in a good mood for the start of your holiday. Check in and freshen up, then simply head out to Baga or Calangute Beach and take in your first Goan sunset with a chilled drink in hand. Finish the day off at a lively beach shack. Overnight: North Goa

Start with Fort Aguada and its old lighthouse, then hop between Candolim, Anjuna, and the cliffside Vagator Beach. Browse the flea market at Anjuna (Wednesdays) or relax at a café with sea views. In the evening, climb Chapora Fort, the famous "Dil Chahta Hai" fort, and watch the sun melt into the Arabian Sea. Overnight: North Goa

Head out on a full-day South Goa tour, starting at the Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral in Old Goa. Visit the beautiful Mangueshi Temple, the viewpoint at Dona Paula, and the colorful lanes of Panjim's Fontainhas. Finish the day relaxing on the soft sands of Colva Beach before heading back to your hotel. Overnight: North Goa

Get your heart racing by engaging in activities such as parasailing, jet skiing, and banana rides at Calangute or Baga (own cost). Take a boat ride to Grand Island, from where you can spot playful dolphins, go snorkeling, and have lunch on the beach. In the evening take a cruise on the Mandovi River that offers live music and Goan folk dances, besides a trip to the casino for the lucky ones. Overnight: North Goa

Final breakfast, perhaps with that last walk on the beach. Our driver will see you off at the airport or the railway station from where you start your journey back home. Depart with a sun-tanned face and a full camera with a promise to return to Goa soon.