Partners and family are welcome. There is a lot to do in Goa and further details will be made available later.
There is no need for accompanying people to pay a Conference fee but excursions will incur an extra cost.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided, each full day, with the cost of the room package.
More details can be found at https://www.caravelabeachresortgoa.com/
We have outlined the proposed plan for the week below to avoid duplication with your plans.
If you want to arrange other excursions at your own expense Soul Travelling is a recommended agent to use locally. We will be using them for the larger group trips.
http://www.soultravelling.in
If agreeable, we will be encouraging the sharing of contact details so that groups can arrange other trips such as hiking to water falls etc which the larger group or the energy may not have time to undertake. Remembering it is hot so pease always tae adequate water, sun screen and approriate clothing.
The Hotel is providing a free Yoga session at 8am everyday - normally on the beach but please confirm with hotel staff the venue.
Cricket and beach volleyball kit is free but needs to be booked.
There is a 9 hole golf course (with a 15% discount if you say you are with our group/conference)
and a Spa - costs to be confirmed locally.
Water activities/Sports see below
You will be welcome at the formal dinners listed below but the hotel reserves the right to add charges, if need be. Drinks costs are not be included in any of the below.
There will be an additonal charge for organised excursions with the group, depending on numbers attending the conference.
Friday 23rd
Welcome Dinner
Saturday 24th
Themed Gala Dinner 'Hollywood meets Bollywood' please dress appopriately
Sunday 25th
Evening Mandovi River Cruise with Dinner onboard*
Monday 26th
Excursion
Afternoon Cultural Trip to Panjim
Temple and Churches
Latin Quarter Walk
Secret Tavern Trail (drinks)
Old Portugese Villa and Wine Tasting
Dinner BBQ at a private house then return to Hotel*
Tuesday 27th
Evening Visit to a famous Goan Crab and Seafood resturant* via coaches
but Delegates are Free to 'do their own thing' in the evening if they prefer.
and Dinner will be organised at the Hotel, as a backstop.
Wednesday 28th
Excursion
After Breakfast Visit to Chorao Island
Crab and Fish Catching
Roasting Cashew nuts
Course in Cooking with Goan experts
Typical Goan lunch
Goan Music and Dance by Choroan villagers
Cocktail tasting
Return to Hotel for Dinner potentially with Karoke afterwards for enthusiasts.
Thursday 29th
Some Delegates will be leaving on this day those remaining will make theeir own arrangements
*Attendees choosing not to attend organised events will incur a cost for dinner in the hotel.
However if we are told in advance (ie 2 weeks before the conference) and for example attendees are not eating at the hotel on the Tuesday night we maybe able to swop the evenings that the hotel will provide food.
All excursions and events with an asterisk will require travel to the venue.
If people do not wish to attend can you please tell Fedora (copying in James Green) as we can then arrange less transport.
Water activities/sports
can be arranged through Domnic +91 95459 24702 via Whatsapp
or via email Domnicwatersports@gmail.com
Activities usually take place from 2-6pm except the Dolphin Trip which is earlier 7.30-8.30a.m.
Individual rates
Parasailing/scending Rs 1200/- for 2-3 mins in the air plus 2 mins prep
Rides:
Jetski Rs 600/- for 10 mins
Speedboat ride Rs 500/- for 10 mins
Banana Rs 500/- for 10 mins
Dolphin Group Trip - 6 people, 30 mins duration leaves at 7.30, 08.00, 8.30 a.m. Rs 680pp for a group of 6.
Packages:
3 Ride package Rs 1700/-
4 Ride package Rs 2100/-
If people book in groups (20-40) then he can give better rates.
For UK Attendees seeking flights or onward travel in India please use your preferred travel agent or
Satish Parmar at
Indra Travel
0208 478 6212
www.indratravel.co.uk
sales@indratravel.co.uk
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