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...]
British Colonial Elegance at the Galle Face Hotel
If you find yourself in the bustling capital city of Colombo and are looking for a charming place to stay for a few nights, and are looking for something a little larger and more anonymous than our previous recommendations of two "boutique hotels"- Park Street and Casa Colombo, … [Read more...]
Enjoy a Five Star Experience at Elephant Corridor
One of the finest things you can do when visiting Sri Lanka on a luxury tour is to head up north to Elephant Corridor. It's an experience that you won't forget and is truly "five star" (so often said...so rarely true!). The hotel is located in Sigiraya, which is in the "cultural … [Read more...]
Park Street: Elegance in Colombo
The majority of "luxury" hotels in Colombo are those big, grandiose "chain hotels", part of much larger hotel groups. Examples of these would be the Hilton, the Cinnamond Grand and the Taj Samudra. While they may be quite comfortable and convenient, they certainly lack the … [Read more...]