Diu - first impressions

Our journey from Delhi to Ahemadabad had already left us on the edge. And now, travelling by road from Veraval to Diu, doubts were raging within us. The landscape was quite bleak. It was pretty hot even in late Oct. The roads were not good. Veraval smelled of fish. It didn't look like Diu would turn out to be the right choice for a idyllic holiday that we wanted. Even the smiling cotton plantations couldn't lift the foreboding.

But all of this changed once we crossed the bridge across the sea inlet to reach the island of Diu. Suddenly the view was dominated by lines of strangely shaped palm trees - called the Hoka Palm. The place exuded warmth and happiness.

We headed straight for the beach. And what a beach it was - clear blue water with gentle waves washing up the sandy shores. We had a leisurely stroll while the children were busy making their first sand castle. It was noon- and we had the entire beach to ourselves.


We could have stayed there endlesly but the taxi guy was waiting to drop us to the hotel and leave. We soiled all the taxi floor with our sand filled shoes. But like all the people we met here, he was extra gracious, not once saying anything. The road to the hotel was very picturesque, all along the sea. Finally we reached the hotel - Radhika Beach Resort. The place turned out to another beauty. It is very well landscaped, with beautifully lawns, statues and greenery all around. Kids were overjoyed to see the lovely pool- they spent at least 5 hours in it everyday for the entire stay.