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<h1 class="left">Goa is always a good idea. A familiar getaway for most, the rituals of late night dancing and partying are slowly being traded in for quieter mornings, and slowness. Think: Less sunglasses and Advil, more exhale. At the W Goa, a curated set of tastemakers were swept away for a weekend of reflection, where solitude and interaction are savoured in equal measure. DJ and model Paloma Monappa shuttles between India and Sri Lanka, known for her eclectic tunes, the multihyphenate strikes the perfect balance between stimulation and intention. At W Goa the breezy balcony of her room offered her not only a panoramic view but an opportunity to recreate a scene and shift her own perspective. Aishwarya Subramanyam, an author and journalist known for her unapologetic on-line and offline presence is a culture-maker in her own regard. Against the gentle murmurs of waves, she swapped screen time for a peaceful siesta on the grass beds, accompanied by her favourite book. Armed with curiosity and seeking liberation, these creatives dive into their individual journeys. And, W Goa perfectly encapsulates the luxury of stillness, where public and private spaces coexist in a rare, but melodious symphony.</h1>

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<h1 class="left">Paloma</h1>

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<h1 class="left">What defines the perfect escape for you?</h1>
<h1 class="centre">Travelling to a remote island.</h1>

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<h1 class="left">What were you seeking when you decided to make W Goa your home for a few days?</h1>
<h1 class="centre">Disconnection.</h1>

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<h1 class="left">What were the sights, sounds and smells you encountered when you arrived?</h1>
<h1 class="centre">I remember the warm breeze brushing past me. The smell is pure Goa — salt, heat, monsoon, petrichor. At W Goa, the colours strike you first — the deep greens of the palms, the bold pops of the hotel’s design, and the Arabian Sea stretching out in front of you.</h1>

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<h1 class="left">As a multihyphenate who juggles many interests, why is resetting important to you?</h1>
<h1 class="centre">As a multihyphenate, I’m constantly shifting between roles, ideas and creative spaces. Resetting is the only way I stay centred. It lets me quiet the noise, recalibrate my intentions and return to my work with clarity instead of chaos.</h1>

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<h1 class="left">What part of the space became your personal nook?</h1>
<h1 class="centre">My nook was on the little balcony outside my room. Nothing fancy — just a chair, warm air, and the sound of the waves breaking against Vagator’s rocks.</h1>

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<h1 class="left">How did the space nurture your musical interests and create inspiration?</h1>
<h1 class="centre">Being at W Goa felt like stepping into a sensory studio. Every corner had its own tempo — mornings were soft and melodic, afternoons had this warm groove, and nights came alive in full rhythm.</h1>

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<h1 class="left">What were you hoping the stay would shift — in your mood, your work, your energy, or your perspective?</h1>
<h1 class="centre">I went into the stay hoping it would create a shift in my inner pace. I’d been moving too fast for too long — juggling work, ideas, and expectations — and I wanted to soften that. I hoped W Goa would help me recalibrate my mood, bring some gentleness back into my routine, and help me look at my work with fresh eyes instead of tired ones.</h1>

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<h1 class="left">What would you revisit this place for?</h1>
<h1 class="centre">For the amazing breakfast buffet!</h1>

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<h1 class="left">Aishwarya</h1>

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<h1 class="left">What defines the perfect escape for you?</h1>
<h1 class="centre">The time and space for me to reconnect with myself.</h1>

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<h1 class="left">What were you seeking when you decided to make the W your home for a few days?</h1>
<h1 class="centre">A brief respite from the chaos of the city.</h1>

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<h1 class="left">What were the sights, sounds and smells you encountered when you arrived?</h1>
<h1 class="centre">Eclectic design, the buzz of people enjoying themselves and then blessed quiet.</h1>

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<h1 class="left">What part of the space became your personal nook?</h1>
<h1 class="centre">I really enjoyed finding grassy spots to read in the sun, and perches to watch the sunset from.</h1>

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<h1 class="left">Working in the business of fashion and culture, why is slowing down important to you?</h1>
<h1 class="centre">If you don’t find stillness, you can’t really process everything that’s whirling around you.</h1>

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<h1 class="left">What were you hoping the stay would shift — in your mood, your work, your energy, or your perspective?</h1>
<h1 class="centre">I was hoping that it would inspire a sense of calm and joy for someone who’s frankly tired and a bit burnt out, and let me read and write without interruption or noise.</h1>

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<h1 class="left">How does the hotel dispel tired tropes associated with a getaway to Goa? What would you revisit this place for?</h1>
<h1 class="centre">It’s a self-contained world that’s full of expressions of creativity, which is always a refreshing change.</h1>

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<h1 class="centre">In a moment where the constant hustle is worn like a badge of honour, choosing to slow down feels quietly radical. W Goa taps into this cultural shift — one where taste is defined not by how loud you live, but how intentionally. Here, stillness and stimulation converge in the best way, allow you to shuffle between both realms at a seamless ease, and luxury is reimagined as the freedom to move at your own rhythm. Perhaps that’s the new escape we’re all seeking.</h1>

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<h1 class="left">Photographs include images shot by Karan Sachdev and stills from a film by Ashudeep S and Ajay Koli.</h1>

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