Tangalle
in
Sri Lanka
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Famous for the production and export of tea, coffee, coconuts and rubber, Sri Lanka boasts a progressive and modern industrial economy and the highest per capita income in South Asia. The natural beauty of Sri Lanka's tropical forests, beaches and landscape, as well as its rich cultural heritage, make it a world famous tourist destination.
For a small island, Sri Lanka has many nicknames: Serendib, Ceylon, Teardrop of India, Resplendent Isle, Island of Dharma, and Pearl of the Orient. This colourful collection reveals its richness and beauty, and the intensity of the affection it evokes in its visitors.
The beach thing may be a cliche, but don't miss them. Then head to the hills to cool off amidst tea plantations and ancient cities. The island teems with bird life, and even the occasional elephant or leopard. To top it all off, the people are friendly, the food is delicious and costs are low.
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On one of the last pristine, untouched, moon-shaped bays of the Sri Lankan southern coast, Amanwella comes with the added plus of knowing that this is the only building that will be allowed on this bay.
Each guest bungalow is as large and immaculate as the perfect holiday villa rental. The pool is just short of Olympic size, not to mention the fact that it is perched just above the beach, which gives the swimmer an unbroken horizon across the Indian Ocean. The open plan bar looks out over the pool and beach on one side, and a lawn covered courtyard on the other.
Swaying palm trees, white sand, turquoise water with foaming white crests as the waves break on the reef – the view from Amanwella is the perfect tropical island post card, add a superb hotel with Aman service and you have a very special holiday destination.
Contemporary Asian architectural masterpiece meets barefoot in the sand.
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Prices from:
£2,499 pp
Ideal as part of a tailor made tour
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