Hey, all,

My partner will soon be given a pretty grueling introduction to South Asia (doing health-related work in Delhi, Orissa, and Bangladesh), and she's looking for a place to relax afterwards. We're thinking about visiting Goa, but we're not really hardcore beach people, we're not hippies, and we're not looking to party all that hard.

With that in mind, what do you think of Panaji? How appealing is it by itself, and how easy to get from there to other attractions, like beaches or nightlife? Basically, we don't want to stay right on the beach, or in a big resort or party area. We prefer to stay in a town, with some cultural and historical sites within easy reach. Will Panaji fit the bill? If not, where in Goa?