How to Find Luxury Hotels in Sri Lanka
Known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” the beautiful island of Sri Lanka sits less than 20 miles off the southern coast of India.
Its ancient Buddhist temples, tropical forests and stunning beaches have traditionally made it one of the most beloved tourist spots in all of Southern Asia.
Follow these steps to start planning your trip.
Book Your Lodging in Sri Lanka
1. Know that you can book your accommodations in Sri Lanka by calling the Sri Lanka Tourist Board at 011 (+94) 112 437059, or by visiting their Web site (see Resources below).
2. Consider spending a night or two at a hotel in Kandy, Sri Lanka’s cultural center and a World Heritage Site.
3. Reserve luxury accommodations at the historic Queen’s Hotel in Kandy. Walk to the Temple of the Tooth, one of the country’s most sacred Buddhist temples.
4. Experience the luxury of the fully-restored Ruwanwelisaya stupa in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, where luxury accommodations are plentiful and historical sites abound.
5. Book luxury accommodations in one of several five-star hotels in Colombo. Spend some time at a few of the capital city’s many museums and art galleries.
Know Your Destination
1. Know that in addition to its famous beaches, Sri Lanka is home to a wealth of museums, national park lands and historical religious sites.
2. Pack for warm tropical weather and bring an umbrella. Sri Lanka has 2 monsoon seasons that last for a combined 9 months out of the year.
3. Realize that tensions between Sri Lanka’s Sinhalese majority and Tamil separatists are ongoing. Tourists’ safety cannot be guaranteed.
Organize Transportation
1. Fly into Colombo-Bandaranayake on the nationally-owned Sri Lankan Airlines and take a car, three-wheeler or bus to just about anywhere on the island.
2. Shop around for a rental car that comes with a driver. There are multi-lingual drivers who will provide you with a wealth of information about Sri Lanka’s natural, historical and cultural sites.
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