hi Karen
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Just a quick post just now, definitely B&B unless A.I. is the same price and even then make sure you eat out as there are great restaurants and very cheap. Have a quick look at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/goanjock/my_photos there are a couple of photo albums of our last couple of trips with Jnr Jock (aged 7 and then almost 9) any questions on them just ask
p.s. And Goa is the favourite place Jnr Jock has ever been to, loved every single second of it

Hi Dont go all inclusive it is such a waste of all the wonderful shacks and restaurants around.
North is busier than the south sometimes especially over Christmas its too busy..Lots to do though South is calmer less frantic more chill time and I'm sure I'll discover lots to do when I'm there this year.
Goa with kids is fine, the Goans love children and they will soon have lots of friends.
enjoy
Lyn x

We have 2 children who were 7 and 8 when we first took them. We stayed in Candolim in the North and loved it. There was plenty to do for all age groups and we are off back there twice this coming season. Don't do the all inclusive. The kids loved eating out as much as we did and made lots of friends doing so. We had no bad stomachs at all. The locals were wonderful with them and really made their holiday. Couple of good tips - choose a hotel with a pool as the sea can be very rough and keep an eye on them walking along the side of the road.....it can be crazy.