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Ranked amongst Sri Lanka’s top ten coastal retreats is the Amanwella Resort in Tangalle. Amanwella is a peaceful combination of modern, calm, stylish, serene, and one could say a resort dedicated to its environment, with a clear understanding of how the riches of this land could be enjoyed without compromising its location and authenticity. Making use of a small, crescent [...]

Uniquely styled villas, delicious food, picturesque locations, great adventures and activities for all is what awaits you and your travel group at Wild Grass Nature Resort in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka. Conveniently located in the Cultural Triangle so you can assure a stay at this rustic, yet luxury eco-lodge during your cultural tour of Sri Lanka. Offering an encapsulating immersion into nature and [...]

Setalongside the trees on the banks of Koggala Lake (close to Galle), the uniquely fascinating Tri Lanka is a luxury boutique hotel. With a stunning design aesthetic, fabulous food and great service, this retreat is sure to pamper your mind, body and soul. Designedby award winning architect Raefer Wallis and photographer Rob Drummond, sustainable architecture is celebrated at Tri [...]

After the Easter Sunday suicide bomb attack in Sri Lanka on the 21st of April 2019, countries across the world issued travel bans on Sri Lanka and thetourism industry was heavily affected as a result. However, by the end of May 2019, most countries including Germany, Sweden China, India and Switzerlandlifted the travel ban, giving some hope for [...]

Submerged in water during the rains and emerged in sunshine during the drought – this majestic, ancient temple located in the Kotmale reservoir has a heap of fans! It is a bizzare sight indeed – visitors gathered around the reservoir bed of Kotmale to observe the half-visible temple, strolling through the crumbling, yet elegant Kadodara Viharaya and awing at its [...]

Planning a holiday in Sri Lanka this month? Don’t forget to catch a glimpse of the most popular Buddhist Festival of the year – Vesak. Buddhists across the world are eagerly awaiting the day of the full moon (Poya) in the month of May every year. India, Japan, Taiwan and Singapore are some other Asian countries that celebrate Vesak. In [...]

It is two weeks since the appalling Easter Sunday tragedy that shook this tiny paradise island. Naturally buoyant and warm in personality, Sri Lanka and Sri Lankans have over the last decade put the horrors and hardships of the past 30 year civil war behind them and focussed on building the country up. We did such a good job, that [...]

Weligama, an upcoming tourist destination in the southern coast of Sri Lanka is a rustic, laid-back town, well known for its fishing industry, red cliffs, golden beaches and hotspots for surfing. Sandy Village is what Weligama translates to in Sinhalese. Close to this town is the popular Galle and Matara towns renowned for their maritime history. Simply base yourself at [...]

Located near Laggala in the Matale District, Sera Ella Falls are a beautiful sight with a plunge pool at the bottom which is absolutely safe for swimming and it also has a hidden secret – a dry cave shielded from view behind a curtain of water. Surrounded by the Knuckles Mountain Range, the cold weather at this waterfall is [...]