The Aguada Hermitage is the jewel of the Taj complex in Goa. If it's luxury you're looking for, digest this - the resort was built as a retreat for the Commonwealth Heads of State. So, when it comes to spending a top-class luxury holiday, you really can't do better than this in Goa.
The one and two-bedroom villas give you all the space and privacy you would want on your holiday. They're equipped with the most modern of amenities and designed to make your holiday comfortable and memorable. You'll love the luxury of these cozy, secluded bays of leisure where you can always hear the distant roar of the sea crashing against the craggy shoreline.
A short walk down flower-lined pathways leads you to a variety restaurants and bars at the Fort Aguada Beach Resort and Taj Holiday Village. The exotic fare and tantalizing cocktails served at these establishments are sure to delight even the most demanding gourmet.
Food is an elaborate affair at the Aguada Hermitage. You can savor the best of Indian, European and Goan cuisine at the Seashell Restaurant, or opt for some Italian food at Il Camilo. When you're in Goa, the seafood is a must-try. Step into the welcoming interiors of the Morisco, the specialty seafood restaurant of the Hermitage and try your pick of the choicest seafood prepared just the right way.
You can also party at the Beach House, which serves European, Indian and Goan cuisine. There's an exciting seafood option here - the Beach House serves up the day's catch in a fantastic barbeque. You can heighten your experience of the seaside by spending the evening at the Martini Bar by the poolside. Or else, serenade your senses with stimulating cocktails and seafood at the beachfront restaurant, Caravela. There's also the Poolside Bar, a great place for seafood grills and tandoori specialties.
Want to explore still more options? Then try Thai and Chinese cuisine at the quaint Banyan Tree. Here, you can dig into food of your choice as you relax under the shade of the gigantic banyan tree and watch silvery fish swim by in the nearby fishpond. For a spectacular evening, try Rock Your Blues, the retro bar-cum-discotheque here. Or take your kids for a meal they'll love at Kiddies' Corner, a specialty restaurant for children.
The Aguada Hermitage offers a variety of leisure activities. You can go parasailing, surfing, water-skiing and wind-surfing. You can hire a boat, a water scooter or even jet skis; win a game or two of squash, billiards, gold and table tennis. There's also a range of therapies and treatments that will leave you feeling like a brand new person at the end of your holiday.
