ISLE OF SERENDIPITY - SRI LANKA |
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Shaped like a teardrop, this untamed tropical paradise is situated at the tip of the Indian peninsula. Traces of the British colonial occupation, superb beaches, Ceylon tea and a culture of its own, all add to the wonders of Sri Lanka.
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Kattunayake International Airport,
COLOMBO.
Town Hall, the Law Courts,
Parliament House
Independence Square
Leaving Colombo, will lead you to places like Kegalle, Kandy, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya ,Bentota, Mt Lavinia and Negombo.
PINAWELA ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE, in KEGALLE
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| Favourite spots: |
1. NUWARA ELIYA
2. BENTOTA
3. NEGOMBO
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| What's really great: |
SIGIRIYA
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| Sights: |
1. Colombo - Town Hall, Law Courts, Buddha statue, Parliament House and Independence Square, Galle Hotel, Mt Lavinia
2. Kandy - Tooth Temple, Lake, Tea Plantation, Spice Garden, Handicraft and Batik Shops, Jewellery Shops, Cultural Centre
3. Sigiriya - Fortress, Ancient Palace, Frescos
4. Nuwara Eliya - Colonial Houses, Tea Plantations
5. Bentota - Beach and Mangrove Swamps
6. Negombo - Fishing Village
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| Accommodations: |
1. TAJ SAMUDRA (Colombo) - biggest hotel in Sri Lanka
2. HOLIDAY INN (Colombo) - friendly charming 4star hotel
3. TAJ EXOTICA (Bentota) - classy hotel with great facilities and excellent views of the beach
4. EARL'S REGENCY (Kandy) - there are two parts to this hotel, the rooms are tastefully furnished
5. GRAND HOTEL (Nuwara Eliya) - colonial style, with taste decor and fireplaces!
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1. GALLE HOTEL built on or about 1864 is one of Sri Lanka’s most delightfully colonial hotels that offers a great view of the sun drowning itself in the Indian Ocean. Soak in the atmosphere and watch the world go by as you sip on your arrack (a local liquor).
2. Plush Moghul Restaurant called Navaratne at Taj Samudra offers mouth-watering food!
3. Sea Fish Restaurant at Colombo for finger-licking cheap seafood prepared local style!
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Make a stop at MT LAVINIA, a small beach resort only 12km from Colombo to catch the spectacular sunset. I was told that many couples from overseas, love to get married on the beach, and how true it was on that day! I saw two couples from UK tying the knots on the beach with the sunset as their backdrop. It was indeed very romantic!!
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Published on Tuesday October 5th, 2004 by gloriajames
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