A visit to Sri Lanka is not all about posh hotels and nice beach resorts. If you are there to soak up some culture and history, it's just a good a place to go to as any. One site that you shouldn't miss if you like going to religious sites is the Temple of the Tooth. The … [Read more...]
Casa Colombo: Old World Charm in Colombo
In a previous post, we gave our top accommodation pick for Colombo: Park Street. If that happens to be full or you fancy something a little different, here is our second top pick for a boutique hotel in Colombo to suit the luxury traveler: Casa Colombo. This hotel is very … [Read more...]
The Gardens at Lunuganga: A Rarified Country House Hotel
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...]
Relax in Style at The River House
In an previous post, we featured the most elegant place to stay in Colombo: Park Street, developed and run by Taru Villas. Another Taru Villas property well worth exploring is The River House, located in Balapitiya, near Bentota- about a two hour drive south of Colombo on the … [Read more...]