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Put paradise on your itinerary…
Make a sunny Indian-Ocean Island called Sri Lanka, your destination this year!
Sri Lanka, is a tiny teardrop shaped island found south by India, known formerly as Ceylon and more recently named by National Geographic 2012 as one of the ten Best Trips of 2012 !
Culture, nature, jungles, waterfalls, beaches, ancient monasteries and miles of breezy tropical palm trees are some of the things that made Marco Polo call this island a “the finest island of its size in all the world”. The famous science fiction guru Sir Arthur C. Clark fondly called it “the best place from which to view the universe.” Sri Lankans are a friendly people and long before there was any such thing as a hospitality industry they knew how to make travellers feel most welcome. Among the many wonders of ancient Ceylon are the worlds first wildlife reserve/botanical gardens ever, the ancient ayurveda hospitals and travelers’ rests as well as the most intricate and effective irrigation the ancient world has known…
Bathe elephants, watch whales, buy brilliant gems, listen to a gypsy snake charmer predict your future, and then dine on exotic seafood curry by the beach. Or you may want to visit centuries old ancient ruins lost deep in tropical jungles, climb to the top of a Sacred Mountain, scuba dive among forgotten wrecks or wake to the worlds best tea in misty highlands…the choice is yours. There’s also wonderful wildlife safaris, hiking adventures in rain forest reserves, yoga retreats, exciting festivals and cuisine of a number of diverse cultures. In fact, if you are wondering what to do in Sri Lanka the only real question, is what cant you do, apart from ice sports possibly…!
The little miracle island beckons you to a paradise of your choice be it through a search for self , a unique adventure, or a healing retreat, this is a land of many discoveries…..As Lonely Planet recently reported – “the word is getting out… this country’s exquisite beauty means it won’t be overlooked much longer”
