The gardens at Lunuganga are a rare tropical Eden created by Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka's most influential architect. And what started out as an abandoned rubber estate, is now one of the most unique places to stay in the country. Over a span of 50 years, Bawa lovingly made this … [Read more...]
Kandy House: A Rare Ancestral Home Amidst Paradise
In a previous post, we featured Helga's Folly, our pick for an unusual place to stay in Kandy. However, this is not everyone's cup of tea and many people do find it lacks the necessary comforts. And so here we feature our second top choice in Kandy: Kandy House. Even if you do … [Read more...]
The Esala Perahera: A Spectacular Festival in Kandy
The Perahera in Kandy is one of the oldest and most amazing Buddhist events you can still see today in Sri Lanka. Imagine a colorful display of elephants dressed in full regalia, men cracking whips, dancing, making music, rituals, fireworks and more....culminating in the final … [Read more...]
Welcome to Ceylon Luxury!
Welcome to Ceylon Luxury! Sri Lanka (or Ceylon as it was once known) is considered by many to be the most beautiful country in the world. Stunning beaches, breathtaking mountain views, lush tea plantations, tranquil lakes, tropical forests and the list goes on.... The country … [Read more...]
Special Tour: Galle Literary Festival
For the last two years, Geoffrey Dobbs (owner of the Sun House hotel) has organized a literary festival in Galle and it has become a huge success, with tickets sold out well in advance, hotels and villas booked choc-a-bloc and a roster of famous writers visiting that would … [Read more...]