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WHO GOES: Bohemian London It-girls hang out at Jade Jagger’s retreat, while celebs such as Angelina Jolie and the mega stars of Bollywood have also been spotted.

DRAWCARD: Goa is re-emerging as an A-list escape thanks to a new wave of gastronomi­cal treats. Try Matsya Freestyle Kitchen, headed up by Nomatraine­d Israeli chef Gome Galily, for fusion dishes such as miso eggplant caviar and beef tataki with Jerusalem artichokes.

WHERE TO STAY: We love Mateus, an 1879 Portuguese mansion that a New York architect and Belgian interior designer have turned into a nine-room boutique hotel, blending original tiles and balconies with minimalist textiles. Another stand-out is the W Goa. Opened just last year, it’s a 160-room retreat on Vagator Beach, with a spa, two restaurant­s and an amphitheat­re bar. mateusgoa.com; w-goa.com WHAT TO WEAR: A bright bikini by Hunza G and simple embroidere­d kaftans by Melissa Odabash. E

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SLICE OF PARADISE: W Goa is like your own tropical oasis
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KALEIDOSCO­PIC COLOUR: The W Goa’s bold interiors (above) match the vibrant landscape
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OLD MEETS NEW: Mateus (above) mixes old-world elegance with all the mod cons
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