Jannerlily, my husband is also self employed in the building trade so he is off for about 2 weeks , it really makes perfect sense for us to go away at Xmas, I do remember your report , cannot recall , where did you stay?
Good idea to get a dress made too.
Hi Jannerlily,
just been on the Jewel in the Crown site and they are offering hotel/guest house holidays, 14 nights flying on Fri 12 Dec 08, for under £800.
I booked with First choice about 10 weeks ago and got a deal on the Osborne Hotel 3 weeks flying Christmas day (08) for £920 pp, do hope you get sorted, keep us posted on your findings, there is a holiday out there for you, search "don't jump in".....jxk8
just been on the Jewel in the Crown site and they are offering hotel/guest house holidays, 14 nights flying on Fri 12 Dec 08, for under £800.
I booked with First choice about 10 weeks ago and got a deal on the Osborne Hotel 3 weeks flying Christmas day (08) for £920 pp, do hope you get sorted, keep us posted on your findings, there is a holiday out there for you, search "don't jump in".....jxk8
why not get place to stay and just get flights to mumbi then goa you get some good deals last minute,but you can also get your leg lifted due to it been xmas also. best deal we got was 14 day for flying back boxing day for 4 adults inc xmas gala dinners 740 for all 4, 3 years ago. we had visas as we had been there in october so couldnt resist it booked 2 days before going was only draw back but deals can be had sometimes.
Shirleyv, we stayed at the Osborne In Calangute, by chance the same hotel I am being offered this time.
Will check out the Jewel in the Crown site.
Have looked at flying scheduled but the cheapest I found was £700. Most were £1000 each.
We have one last look around before I make OH decide!! Will let you know how I get on.
Thanks everyone for all your help/advice
Will check out the Jewel in the Crown site.
Have looked at flying scheduled but the cheapest I found was £700. Most were £1000 each.
We have one last look around before I make OH decide!! Will let you know how I get on.
Thanks everyone for all your help/advice
tell your oh for xmas you want it, that way hes a man how can he deny his better half. what value can he get in return watch footy, do as he likes from now till boxing day with out been nagged at well worth the little extra is my thoughts.
kidding osbourne was offering 649 on a site yesterday from 14 days returning boxing day.
kidding osbourne was offering 649 on a site yesterday from 14 days returning boxing day.
jxk8, where r u flying from ? im booked with FC too and fly out on xmas day from Gatwick for 2 weeks at the Osbourne 
4 off us goin, paid £780 each
4 off us goin, paid £780 each
Hi billy bluenose,
flying from Manchester, thought I got a good deal, there was cheaper holidays on offer at the time I booked but done a bit of research on The Osborne and it was all positive reports, so I booked it.
shirley V has promised to update us when she gets back, as she is staying at The Osborne, I am sure she should be going soon?
...jxk8
flying from Manchester, thought I got a good deal, there was cheaper holidays on offer at the time I booked but done a bit of research on The Osborne and it was all positive reports, so I booked it.
shirley V has promised to update us when she gets back, as she is staying at The Osborne, I am sure she should be going soon?
...jxk8
billy bluenose
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luci
sorry luci about the text style.i stayed at the Osbourne last year jxk8. No complaints from me about it. Would have prefered to be in Candolim but as the Osbourne is on the outskirts of Calangute its not too hectic around the hotel. If you want airconditioning ask for Phase 2. I emailed them last year before i went. No one answered me but when i arrived i was put in Phase 2 ! But you will be charged for this on arrival. Ive never been over the new year period so i dont know if AC is needed. Ive been twice in March/April and i feel you need it then as it is starting to get quite humid. Feel free to ask about any other querys you may have.
Hi billy bluenose,
I went into the Hotel in December (07) and met James the manager who seemed a nice guy and said anything that we needed we have only to ask, looking forward to staying there, maybe we will get together to have a beer or ten
?
your not an Evertonian buy any chance? jxk8....
I went into the Hotel in December (07) and met James the manager who seemed a nice guy and said anything that we needed we have only to ask, looking forward to staying there, maybe we will get together to have a beer or ten
? your not an Evertonian buy any chance? jxk8....
the beer or 10 sounds good to me. No im not an Everton fan. Further north, other side of the border. Where are you from ?
Hi again billy bluenose,
if I said 5 times champions (euro) cup winners in the north of England would be a big clue?
And if I can guess your neck of the woods, would I be far away in saying the Glasgow area. :offtop.
And yes looking forward to one or ten with you and your family.
Sorry mods for being :offtop....jxk8
if I said 5 times champions (euro) cup winners in the north of England would be a big clue?
And if I can guess your neck of the woods, would I be far away in saying the Glasgow area. :offtop.
And yes looking forward to one or ten with you and your family.
Sorry mods for being :offtop....jxk8
Woo hoo!!! 
All booked. Going with First Choice on 11th Dec for 14 nights & staying at the Phoenix Park, price £630 pp. Can't wait. OH going this time and so looking forward to him experiencing Goa. I am sure he will love it just as much as I did on my first trip last April.
Having only been to Goa once before, I am not too good on where everything is and not too bright with directions!!. I stayed at The Osborne last time. Does anyone know where the Phoenix Park is in relation to here??? Also, does anyone know if air con is standard in the rooms or is this payable locally? Cheers for your help.
All booked. Going with First Choice on 11th Dec for 14 nights & staying at the Phoenix Park, price £630 pp. Can't wait. OH going this time and so looking forward to him experiencing Goa. I am sure he will love it just as much as I did on my first trip last April.Having only been to Goa once before, I am not too good on where everything is and not too bright with directions!!. I stayed at The Osborne last time. Does anyone know where the Phoenix Park is in relation to here??? Also, does anyone know if air con is standard in the rooms or is this payable locally? Cheers for your help.
Jannerlily if you liked The Osbourne,you will love...... the Phoenix Park!!!!the position is great
for all going on in Candolim some great places to eat and a short walk to the beach.
Air con is included no extras to pay,safe in room free you pay a deposit for the safe key
also a fridge[small] with mini bar,and kettle with tea&coffee,filled on arrival then buy your own.
Stayed there twice and will be back,we found the rooms over reception much bigger than the
other blocks although they don,t have balcony,s.
Hope this helps
Ann
for all going on in Candolim some great places to eat and a short walk to the beach.
Air con is included no extras to pay,safe in room free you pay a deposit for the safe key
also a fridge[small] with mini bar,and kettle with tea&coffee,filled on arrival then buy your own.
Stayed there twice and will be back,we found the rooms over reception much bigger than the
other blocks although they don,t have balcony,s.
Hope this helps
Ann
Thanks for that Ann. Am sure I will like the Phoenix Park. Good news about the air con as OH will definately want it, he always does! Also good news about the kettle. No matter where we go OH always wants he cuppa, so that will save lugging the travel kettle with us. Do you know where the Phoenix Park is in relation to the Osborne. Just trying to get my bearings? Thanks
Hi Phoenix Park is in Candolim not to far from the junction road to Panjim,
as you have stayed at the Osbourne you will know its the Candolim side of Calangute,
do you know Candolim at all ? if so let me know where,i can then give you more information
ANN
as you have stayed at the Osbourne you will know its the Candolim side of Calangute,
do you know Candolim at all ? if so let me know where,i can then give you more information
ANN
Hi Ann, sorry I dont know Candolim very well at all. I didnt really venture very far in that direction, always headed more into Calungute/Baga. I only went just a little further than Daytrippers office. If PH is further up than this I wouldnt know where it was anyway.
Hi Jannerlily its quite a way past day trippers,its down the lane opposite the new hotel
LEMON TREE,its a good position you will like the short walks to shops and beach,
ann
LEMON TREE,its a good position you will like the short walks to shops and beach,
ann
Ok, thanks Ann. I am sure I will get my bearings!!
Thanks for your help, Tina
Thanks for your help, Tina
Always book Xmas/New Year as soon as I return from Goa which this year was around 6th January so I can get what I want as regards flight and hotel. This post is to alert others who have already booked and may think they are flying out of Birmingham to Goa 2008/2009 season that in fact they're not you will be going from East Midlands. Have not been told about this change by Thomsons but purely found it by accident whilst accessing their website yesterday.
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