Unexpected discoveries in Sri Lanka

If ever there is good reason to make travel plans to Sri Lanka, the timing right now couldn’t be better. With the borders opening up and plummeting travel regulations, this petite emerald isle is ready to welcome travellers now, more so than ever before.

New places to stay

W15 Hanthana - a mountain haven in Kandy

W15 Hanthana's colonial charm blends perfectly with its sublime surroundings of verdant tea hills and emerald green forests in this island country's hill country.

This beautifully restored tea bungalow has a history that dates back to the days of the British Empire that will leave any visitor in complete awe while enjoying every minute of their stay.

While W15 Hanthana provides you room to be blissfully idle, the place also offers a range of activities that keep its visitors well occupied.

How to get here? W15 Hathana is ideally located in the south-west of the island's cultural capital Kandy. Nestled away from the hubbub of city life, Hanthana's proximity to Kandy makes it conveniently closer to locations such as Colombo, Nuwara Eliya, Dambulla or Sigiriya.

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Riva Negombo by Taru Villas

This 180-year-old restored manor house has many chic and characteristic features. Taru Villas Riva is one of the finest luxury boutique hotels in Negombo, not only because of its comforts and personalized services, but also its tranquil surroundings of a lush shaded garden with towering coconut trees providing an impressive background to the whole experience.

How to get here? These villas are just 20 minutes from Colombo International Airport and approximately 1.5 hours from Colombo. Riva is located inland from the main town of Negombo, and is the ideal base to either start or end a trip in Sri Lanka.

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