Sri Lanka Luxury Vacations - An Experience of True Luxury

World's End Lodge Lower Ohiya Sri Lanka. Photo by jaliyaj

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Paddy Field. Photo by Kusumsiri

Sri Lanka is not very big, yet there are loads of places to visit and none of them should be left out. This teardrop shaped island has a lot of natural resources, in the form of famous wild life sanctuaries, and wild stretches of land, which make it a popular destination among tourists from all over the world. Sri Lanka is also reputed for its sporting tradition and has a strong presence in International Cricket. Colombo city gives you a very lively enthusiastic vibe. The bustling city is the commercial hub of the country. The northern part of Sri Lanka plays host to some of the most spectacular ancient forts you will ever see.

Galle plays host to a famous world heritage fort complex, of ancient monuments and forts carved out of rock and stone. Kurunegala is also worth a visit for its beautiful coconut plantations and paddy fields. You can also visit the nearby rainforests and stay in the lap of nature. Stunning vistas are cradled by the national parks of Ruhunu and Wilpattu. They also contain within them numerous wildlife sanctuaries which preserve animals of diverse species.

Waterfalls are an integral part of the Lankan landscape. The widest waterfall is called the St. Claire waterfall and it is frequented by tourists who also walk around the locality taking in the sheer natural beauty of the place.

St. Clair Waterfalls, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Photo by feng and jia

Negombo Beach. Photo by Waxy Dan

The Negombo Beach is also a very popular tourist destination, and is often referred to as little Rome for its numerous churches. It is a fishing town built during the respective Portuguese and Dutch colonial periods. You can rent villas with swimming pools and self catering apartments here. It also proudly boasts of the best food and restaurants in Lanka. The rentable villas are usually next to the pristine beaches of Negombo, which are among some of the best in Lanka.

There are also many people who come to Sri Lanka to sample the local Buddhist monasteries and marine sanctuaries. When staying there you can rent holiday accommodation and get into the local culture instead of checking in and out of an impersonal hotel. That way you get the real flavor of the local culture and food. You can have the ultimate Sri Lanka luxury vacation by spending it either in the lap of nature or amidst its vibrant culture.