This is the real Goa whose rustic charm will have you at hello,” said a guest, enamoured by V Escapes, the gorgeous villa in the palms, tucked away in the quiet lanes of Goa’s Sangolda. In many ways, the venue personified ‘susegad’, often used to describe the contented life in the beach state. The five-bedroom luxury villa, sprawled across 15,000 sq ft, draws you in instantly with its idyllic setting. The sundowner party hosted by Shailesh Gupta, director, Jagran Prakashan Ltd and Midday Infomedia Pvt Ltd, saw the creme de la creme of Goa engage in an evening of merriment.