A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination. Write a letter to your friend and recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited before. Say where you went, Where you stayed, What you can do there and what the food was like.

Dear Leena, Thank you for your letter. I am glad you and your family are well. So, you are thinking of going on holiday
in
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Mahabaleshwar.
Last
month I and my family went to
Goa
. Actually, I went there many times but visited only the South part of
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Goa
.
This
time we visited the North part of
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Goa
. There are more than 35 beaches and all beaches are mind-blowing.
Furthermore
, other sightseeing is
also
good to see. In
Goa
, you will get many hotels and private villas and separate rooms in a building. But we stayed in a resort cum hotel whereas kids were enjoyed their holiday in the resort too. I know
this
is your family picnic, so l would like to recommend you to stay in a villa. Villa has many rooms and it will be convenient for all your family. There are lots of beaches to have fun
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Moreover
, many rides and games
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available at the beachside. As well as you can visite Old Church in
Goa
, Museum, market and fort etc. The
food
is typical Goan
food
is really awesome.
Goa
is especially famous for fish
food
as well as non-veg
food
. Their authentic
food
is really delicious. Hope you all will enjoy that kind of
food
.
However
,
Goa
is
also
famous for its low price of alcohol. There is the lowest tax on liquor.
Also
, cashew and chocolates are more demanded in
Goa
. Anyway, let me know when are you going. You can write to me if need more details. Warm regards, Surekha
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • picturesque
  • breathtaking
  • culturally rich
  • accommodations
  • amenities
  • local cuisine
  • adventure sports
  • historical sites
  • memorable experience
  • quaint
  • authentic
  • scenic views
  • hospitality
  • serenity
  • bustling markets
  • authentic dining experience
  • pristine
  • local delicacies
  • vibrant
  • tranquil
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