Hi timtim. My friend and I went to Goa about 5 years ago and stayed in Calangute. I totally agree with mockney piers, the food was fantastic. We too had truely great Italian food in a restaurant where the tables were dotted around a garden with fairy lights - think enchanted garden. Also had great French food (a chocolate fondant to die for) and some wonderful fresh fish. I'm a bit of a foodie and in all my travels I am still amazed by some of the great food we had in Goa (I mean apart from excellent Indian and Goan dishes, other world cusines too). I would definitely head down to Palolem (Paradise Beach) and stay for a few nights in the huts on stilts; the beach side cafes are great there too. Happy holidays!