The Park Hyatt Goa is a luxury hotel stretched across 40 acres of southern Goan beachfront and gardens. Offering super-slick modern design and service to match, it's one of the smartest places to stay in the area. Goa itself is vibrantly beautiful, with plenty of opportunities for fun and relaxation. Should you venture from the four walls of Park Hyatt Goa, you could choose to explore the nearby Bondala Wildlife Sanctuary, Doodhsagar Waterfalls or Shri Mangeshi Temple.

Facilities here are plentiful, as you'd expect from a five-star Hyatt sibling. A huge outdoor pool with loungers and poolside bar is the perfect place to soak up the sun, while lively Praia de Luz Lounge Bar offers after-dark cocktails. Head to Palms Beachside Grill for authentic seafood dishes overlooking the ocean, or go all out for Indian fine dining at Casa Sarita restaurant. Serano Spa is Goa's largest, offering a toe-tingling array of treatments from massages to manicures. There's also a gym on-site to keep you feeling tip-top.

Each of Park Hyatt Goa's 249 rooms has smart, contemporary décor. No luxury is spared - rooms come complete with king-sized beds, marble bathrooms with sunken tubs and rain showers, LCD TVs, internet access and private balconies.