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Sri Lanka

The Pearl of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka, a jewel suspended like a pendant by an invisible thread from the Indian sub-continent, can trace its history back through the mists of time. Legend has it that the island was the original Garden of Eden and that Adam left an impression of his foot on the mountain known as Adam’s Peak. Pilgrims climb the steep path to the summit every year during the dry season. From the north, where once the trading town of Jaffna prospered, to the Bay of Trincomalee, through to Galle in the south, history abounds. In the 6th century B.C an Indo-Aryan Prince, Vijaya, the founder of the Singhalese people came down from northern India. Claiming descent from a lion, Singha, these ‘lion people’ settled on the island and proceeded to build impressive cities, canals, lakes and, indeed, a whole culture. It would be difficult to find a land more fertile than Sri Lanka. Myriad hues of green form a picture of overwhelming beauty. From the rice paddies to the tropical forests there is abundance everywhere...

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	Seductive Ceylon Colombo-Cultural Triangle-Kandy-Tangalle-Galle-Bolgoda Two weeks in Sri Lanka’s finest boutique hotels and private villas, this itinerary is a delicate balance of cultural marvels, hill top hideaways and deserted beaches...Click here to read more...

	Sun, Sea and Sands of Ceylon Colombo-Dikwella-Galle-Balapitiya Quite simply a two week beach holiday on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Five nights in a stylish villa with breathtaking views, a night in the historic town of Galle and five nights in a boutique hotel on the banks of the Bentota River. A perfect antidote to winter blues...Click here to read more...

	Fun for the Family Colombo-Sigirya-Kandy-Ella-Dikwella-Bentota A stimulating holiday for adults and children alike, which introduces you to Sri Lanka’s cultures, history, wildlife and her glorious beaches whilst staying in child friendly villas, lodges and hotels...Click here to read more...

	The Path of the Planters Kandy-Nuwara Elya-Galle-Bentota-Colombo A 2 week holiday staying in some of Sri Lanka’s most exclusive historical properties, allowing a gentle exploration of the island’s arts and culture, her tea growing areas, rural estates and colonial history...Click here to read more...

	The Nature of the Spice Isle Wilpatu-Kandy-Kalawana-Yala-Bentota 2 weeks travelling the length and breadth of Sri Lanka, visiting its National Parks and World Heritage Sites in order to catch a glimpse of its hidden treasures and natural delights...Click here to read more...

	A Private Paradise Tangalle-Bolgoda Two weeks of tranquillity, seclusion, fresh food, sea breezes and good books. If spending quality time with your family away from the tourist trail and in complete privacy is what you desire, then these two delightful villas will cater to your every whim...Click here to read more...