We can call it the country nurtured by the sea and beaches. The beautiful match of white sands and turquoise water is not only eye pleasing but an unforgettable timely experience. You can try the extremes of your romance there or you can simply be a beach burn, the place serves every interest of yours.

South of Colombo: Escaping the  sticky capital for the road south is a giant sigh of relief. Out go the congested streets and dark clouds of exhaust fumes and in come the sultry beaches of the Sri Lankan dream. Most independent avid travellers focus on surf-obsessed Hikkaduwa, but the Bentota area offers quieter, and even more stunning, beaches, as well as a bizarre twinning of package-holiday hotels and sumptuous boutique hideaways.

Colombo: The garden city of the East, Colombo is rapidly emerging as a must-see stop in Sri Lanka. No longer just the sprawling city you have to endure on your way to the southern beaches, it has become a worthy destination in its own right.

The legacies of colonial Colombo's garden roots are still very much intact, along its often shady boulevards. Fort is in the midst of widespread historic restoration of its landmark colonial architecture. Even traffic-clogged Galle Rd is getting spiffier with glossy new hotel complexes, while the sea front benefits from new roads that are spurring hotel construction.

Colombo’s cosmopolitan side supports ever more stylish eateries and galleries. Surprises abound in its old quarters where you can find great local food and discover a characterful shop or tiny, convivial cafe. The capital is an excellent start – or finish – to your Sri Lankan adventures.

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