In Goa, luxury begins at sunrise over the Arabian Sea. Base yourself at the Taj Exotica in Benaulim or the Leela Goa in Cavelossim, where private palm-fringed beaches, butler service, and serene spa pavilions set the tone for indulgence. Spend lazy mornings in a beachfront cabana at Ashwem or Morjim, sipping kokum-infused cocktails as dolphins arc offshore. Reserve an ocean-view table at Gunpowder for refined regional cuisine, then sample inventive Goan-Portuguese plates at A Reverie in Calangute, paired with coastal wines. For culture-rich travel and attractions, wander Fontainhas, Panaji’s Latin Quarter, past azulejo-tiled chapels and pastel mansions, pausing at cafés for bebinca and single-origin coffee. Visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral in Old Goa with a private guide, then sail the Mandovi River at sunset aboard a luxe houseboat, watching casinos glow to life. Adventure seekers can charter a yacht from Dona Paula for island-hopping to Grande Island, snorkeling over corals before a champagne picnic on a secluded sandbar. End evenings at the chic W Goa in Vagator, where cliffside pools overlook starlit shoreline, and live DJs soundtrack one more timeless Goan night.