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SALT, SPICE, IT’S DELICIOUSLY NICE…

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… Says anyone who has tasted Goan cuisine. With treasured recipes of generations that have been seasoned with time, the food of India’s sunshine state is a veritable melting pot of cultures. It is simmered with Konkan Hindu tastes, spiced with the strong elements of Catholic cooking, and tempered with distinctive colonial Portuguese influences. Taking holiday homes in Goa will give you ample opportunities to sample the local cuisine. If you are brave enough to face its tangy spiciness, you must-try is the ambot tik, Goa’s famed fish curry. Shark or catfish is cooked in distinctive sweet-spicy pungent gravy, and teamed with steamed rice. The natural sour of tamarind is blended into the red-hot spice quotient of dried red chillies and crushed peppercorns. If meat is your thing, try the xacuti, inspired from the Portuguese ‘chakuti.’ Chicken, pork or lamb is added to curry of white poppy seeds, grated coconut, large red chillies and a complex spice mix. High on seafood flavour

RISE AND SHINE, ITS MORNING!

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There is nothing more bracing than the morning rays nudging you awake and get your day kick-started. The world is unanimous on the immense physical and psychological benefits of natural light. Apart from filling our lives with sunshine– quite literally, natural light is a proven mood-enhancer and depression-fighter; it invokes a calmer, happier state of mind. A vital element, light fills spaces with vibrant positive energy; and of course, is a catalyst for Vitamin D synthesis by the human body. Little surprise then that the question commonly asked is not ‘why should there be natural light in homes?’ but ‘how can there be adequate sunlight in our homes?’ Fortunately, with our luxury holiday home for rent we have solved that little problem for you. Liberal use of glass in a floor-to-ceiling design throws the doors- or windows– open to the refreshing shafts of sunlight that come flooding in through the day. Complemented with light-coloured interiors and wall schemes, soars

SMASHING SUZIE’S

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If anyone could paint a picture with food, then you would find several masterpieces here. This is where with the vibrant colours of seasonal ingredients, Suzie lovingly crafts her art. Welcome to Suzie’s. Tucked away in a forested bylane of Assagao next to Vianaar’s luxury apartments in Goa   El Rocio , Suzie’s is a cozy little garden restaurant that enraptures you at once. It reflects Goa’s picturesque charm perfectly with a touch of the urbane. Intimate for a romantic dinner yet spacious to host birthdays and celebratory events; or just to enjoy a tapas-and-cocktail evening, Susie’s is alive with creativity. Every six weeks, the menu gets a makeover to accommodate the freshest of local ingredients and seasonal produce. Founder and head chef of Suzie’s pet detox is whipping up gourmet delicacies for the semi-set, five course fusion food menu. She culls her inspiration from her hearty Punjabi food background, Oxford Brookes training, and gourmet experience in Melbourne and Mumb

A WEE BIT OF LOVE AND LOADS OF LUXURY

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The gentle sound of water soothes your senses, and sea air ruffles your hair, you let yourself waft off in dreamy relaxation. Only, the waves wouldn’t be from the sea by an ubiquitous Goan beach shack. These are the watery undulations of your private swimming pool amidst the famed Goan greenery in your own backyard. You’d be at Vianaar’s La Maroma, one of many luxury holiday homes in Goa . Sun and sand are the trademarks of Goa, but if a laidback vacay is on your bucket list, these luxury villas for rent in Goa are a boon. Available for short-term rentals, La Maroma holiday villas in Goa offer a beautiful balance of impeccable luxury and nature’s experiences. If you crave the happening spots, Anjuna and Vagator beaches with their buzzing watering holes and epicurean delights are close. With three spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and complimentary gourmet breakfast, La Maroma is a perfect family perch. A warm living experience with a structure ensuring that you neve

A FAMILY MEMBER : KAVITA CHAVAN

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A cheerful, welcoming smile always greets guests at Vianaar luxury villas and apartments in Goa. This is the story of Kavita Chavan, one of the oldest members of the Vianaar family. She has been our strength for a decade. Hailing from Kohlapur in Maharashtra, Kavita came to Goa in search of work. It didn’t take long for her to make the town her new home. Her first project with Vianaar was Sol Sienda , and today she has taken over the responsibilities of the housekeeping team at La Maroma. Kavita has shown enormous strength and ability to adapt and learn. From being housekeeping help, she has grown to train staff for the upkeep of luxury villas and apartments in Goa . She has risen through the ranks because of her commitment. Kavita cites appreciation as a major difference being a part of Vianaar luxury villas and apartments in Goa . She has been thrilled to receive positive feedback from clients, who applaud her work ethics and happy-go-lucky attitude. Kavita has never c

DON’T YOU JUST LOVE A STYLE COMEBACK?

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It has taken a while for the once elite, then out of favour, terrazzo to make a splashing comeback in the construction space. It is difficult to not notice and be awed with the designs and colours of our terrazzo floors. For centuries terrazzo flooring has epitomised flexibility. It is timeless. Terrazzo is a design masterpiece with mosaic styles represented in marble, granite or glass and set in polished concrete. This chic supporter of art deco is durable. With a life expectancy of a terrazzo instillation outlive numerous cycles of carpets, porcelain, and other flooring material; the maintenance column doesn’t require much labour. Vianaar has adopted this classic, retro fantasticness at all its homes in Goa . Terrazzo tiles adorn the floors of each of our holiday homes in Goa with custom patterns crafted by in-house design experts. Our in-house design team happily challenges themselves to create interesting and beautiful patterns with terrazzo for each project. Terrazzo is