Long time since i was last here, and its great to see some familiar names still here, and lots of new members too. Hello to all.

I have popped back here for some advice as i know this is THE place for expert help and opinions on all things Goa! Hope thats not too cheeky.
Me and my friend are planning to go next March. I have been twice and she has never been. Both of us have also never planned a holiday abroad, we have always left it to the men, or the travel agent. This time we want to ty to do it ourselves online.
We want to go the 2nd two weeks of March, and stay in the South.
We want to stay somewhere reasonable, long as its friendly and clean, we are not fussy which resort as its so cheap to taxi around anyway.
We have had a difference of opinion though, and this is where i need opinions from members here.
I want to get something booked now, even if its just the flights, i have spoken to a couple of other people, one who is a travel agent, and have been told flights will get more expensive as it gets closer to the date. They are pretty expensive now so goodness knows what they will go up to by March.
My friend is adamant that a late package deal is a better idea, and says she wants to leave it until the New Year.
I am worried to do that, i think we will struggle to find a decent place and have been told there is no such thing as good late deals, those days are over.
I dont know what to do for the best now, i will be devastated to lose my holiday to Goa next March, its what i most look forward to all year.
Any opinions/ comments/ideas/ good deals, anyone knows about etc would be most appreciated.
Many thanks. Lisa and Kate

Have a good day all, i will pop back over the next few days to have a chat.