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Situated below the southern tip of India, Sri Lanka is an exotic tear drop shaped island offering tons of attractions including culture, beaches and nature, making for a perfect destination for a luxury holiday. This small country, packs plenty in: intriguing traditions, beautiful landscapes, perfect beaches, incredibly friendly people, dynamic towns full of fascinating temples and forts and wildlife-rich jungles. Surrounded by the Indian Ocean, this exquisite country encompasses British colonialism meets colourful Sri Lankan culture, cooler highland terrain punctuated with waterfalls, fabulous beaches, leopards and elephants in Yala National Park, beautiful sunrises over vivid green tea plantations, fabulous food and fantastic boutique hotels, leaving you wanting more.

International flights arrive in the capital city of Colombo, located on the southwest coast of the island. Colombo still has a great deal of old-world colonial charm, and the enchanting temples, old churches and markets are worth exploring. The centre of Sri Lanka is mountainous highland, with a cooler climate and is dotted with tea plantations and architectural reminders of the British colonial era. The train journey from Colombo up into the winding hills is one of the best in the world. There are spectacular ruins in the north of the country such as Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa and Dambulla, and national parks such as Yala and Willpattu contain abundant wildlife, including monkey, deer, buffalo, elephant and even leopard. Heading south, there are dozens of beautiful beaches that line the southern coast, including the UNESCO heritage Galle Fort and charming towns such as Galle or Bentota. This coastline is dotted with luxury villas and hotels and the food is as fresh as it comes, caught straight from the ocean every day. Surfing is a popular activity along the beaches of Unawatuna, and whale watching is a fun day trip from sleepy Mirissa.

Sri Lanka is great getaway for families and couples alike – whether you want to slowly traverse it in style, staying at boutique luxury hideaways, or get off the beaten track to some of Sri Lanka’s more adventurous regions. It is ideal for a luxury honeymoon, and provides the perfect mix of culture, adventure and beach.