Well here are my findings from this years visit.

Yes the place has changed 13 years on however what else can you expect.

The flights (Monarch) were surprisingly good and on time both going and coming back apart from the abusive drunken man complaining loudly and rudely about the upgrade. Sadly this was a story that I heard more and more once in Goa - drunken English people on the flights.....this particular man tried to order 6 vodkas each at the first trolly service and then complained when he was refused.

Stayed at the same hotel, Casa Seashell however complacency has set in and you get the feeling that once the new extension is complete then attitudes will definately change.

Despite reading reports on here about dirty beaches I didn't find this an issue - it is just as I always remember it, with tanker still very much in evidence but would miss it if it went.

Some of the shacks have come on leaps and bounds (Tidal Wave / Stringfello's / Sugar) yet some have stood still and sadly people are voting with their feet and not going in. The shack we used is absolutely superb and due to the sunbed clammer every morning I won't name it, however I have to say the food is equisite.

Restaurants : Didn't honestly have a bad meal. Highlights : See You, Himalya, Alexandra's, Horizons for the best gin and tonic in Candolim(never been in 13 years but god it's good) Disappointing : Flambe -walked out due to bad service.

So will I go back ??? Most definately but wouldn't stay at Casa Seashell and vote with my feet and stay elsewhere. I wish quiz nights/evening entertainment wasn't so prevelant but then they are catering for the Brits. Without doubt it is us who are ruining the place - why do we have drunks on planes / complain that there is a music curfew after 10pm......if you want that type of holiday the world is a big place with enough resorts to cater for that but then again they wouldn't want to pay 4 euro's for a beer when they can pay 70 rupees.

I had a wonderful holiday and absolutely love the place however I think now when you go you have to get on with what type of holiday you want and enjoy....the place is big enough for everyone to have a good holiday.