They all live a life of susegad, or contentment, in Goa, even if the frenetic tourist hot spots seem to suggest otherwise. The calm does go for a toss during the New Year though, when hordes of revellers descend on Goa and party. Thankfully, the upcoming 5D/4N New Year ‘Susegado Goa’ itinerary, aboard the Deccan Odyssey luxury train, takes you far from the madding crowd. It focusses on Goa’s history, culture and exclusivity, all the while providing an experience of opulence. The journey begins and ends in Mumbai, and there are stops at three stations in Goa: Thivim, Karmali and Verna. At Thivim, a New Year gala dinner has been organised on board. At Karmali, after brunch, you can experience Old Goa and its many relics of a colonial Portuguese and Konkani past. There are some optional programmes available on board too. Finally, at Verna, a sundowner evening is on the cards. Deccan Odyssey is sure to make the experience lavish, with its 21 luxury coaches interspersed with lodging, dining, lounging, conferencing, and spa facilities. Journey between December 30, 2017 and January 3, 2018; ₹27,999 per person per night (twin-share); deccanodyssey.in