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Holidays to Sri Lanka
A holiday in Sri Lanka opens the door to this beautiful island in the Indian Ocean. With a rich mixture of culture, Sri Lanka is steeped in history with ancient cities and architecture to explore. The Island is laden with golden sandy beaches, tropical forests and diverse landscapes. With assets like these, you can see why it’s nicknamed as the ‘Resplendent Isle.’
Luxury holidays in Sri Lanka
If it’s luxury you’re after, let Sri Lanka Holidays provide you with the most exclusive and stylish resorts on offer. With an unrivalled service, we put over 30 years of experience and know-how in bringing you luxurious destinations in idyllic Sri Lanka.
Boasting over 800 miles of glorious beaches, on this island you really are spoilt for choice. As once famously described by the writer Arthur C Clarke, Sri Lanka really is a Jewel in the Indian Ocean!
5 great reasons to holiday in Sri Lanka
- One of the most biodiverse countries in the world
- The fantastic nature and wildlife
- Visiting the ancient cities dating back to more than 2,500 years
- Sampling some of the fantastic tea
- The seemingly endless miles of golden beaches
Things to do whilst on holiday
Sri Lanka is a fairly small island but its diverse landscape offers the traveller a varied mix of activities from beach life to safari life.
A trip to the Yala National Park is like walking through a real life version of Rudyard Kipling’s ‘A Jungle book!’ With an array of wild animals to be seen from monkeys to elephants, its vast patches of grassland and dry woodland are well worth investing a bit of time in at this safari hotspot.
Standing at over 240 meters the Bambarakanda waterfall really is the pinnacle of the 103 waterfalls Sri Lanka has to offer. A trip here is a nature lover’s paradise. Surrounded by a forest of pine trees, the rugged terrain and open tea fields make it a real scenic beauty.
A trip to the beach is a must in Sri Lanka and there are so many to choose from catering for everyone’s taste. Bentota beach is the place to go for all your water sports. Hikkadua beach pulls in a younger crowd and is the place to go for surf and a late night party atmosphere. If you are searching for something a little more tranquil, go west to Kalapitya where you can watch dolphins and whales swim by. You will feel like you’re on a desert island oasis.
Weather
The weather in Sri Lanka is a tropical climate split by distinctive dry and wet seasons. The southwest part of the island has a dry season from December to March whilst the monsoon rain tends to fall from May to August.
The north and east areas of the island tend to get less rainfall even in the monsoon season. This runs from October to January and the dry season is from May to September.
Interesting facts about Sri Lanka
- Population – 21.1 million
- Area – 65.6 sq. miles
- Currency – Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
- Gained independence from the United Kingdom in February 1948
Sri Lanka Holidays 2012
Please avoid disappointment and book early for your 2012 and 2013 holidays. With Kenwood Travel you’ll find bespoke luxury all inclusive holidays, weddings and honeymoons. We have over 30 years worth of experience and we’re here to help, so give us a call and let us take you to this pearl of an island in the Indian Ocean.Visa Information to Sri Lanka
From 1st January 2012, all UK passport holders will need to obtain a tourist visa to enter Sri Lanka.The Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) costs US$50 and is applications can be made at http://www.eta.gov.lk/visainfo/center.jsp?locale=en_US
Latest Blog Posts on Sri Lanka
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Welcome to beautiful Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka at a glance!
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Sri Lanka’s newly refurbished Air Force Museum
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Set among coconut groves on the golden sand, this unique beach hotel enjoys a spectacular setting, where the Kalu Ganga River meets the Indian Ocean. It is traditional in style, mixing neutral tones and bold colours, and its... |
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Club Hotel Dolphin |
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It's a splash! At Club Hotel Dolphin, there's fun for the whole family! Catch some sun, games in the activity pool, sports, horse-riding or theme shows, or just kick back and lounge by the poolside and treat yourself to a massage... |
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Jetwing Beach Resort |
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Nestled among two and a half acres of palm tree gardens, along a beautiful sun-kissed beach in Ethukala, near the coastal town of Negombo, is Jetwing Beach, a cool, calm, temple of chic. A harmony of soft colours and rich dark... |
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Mount Lavinia |
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Lighthouse Hotel & Spa offers a freeform outdoor pool, a smaller oceanfront pool, a children’s pool, outdoor lighted tennis courts, squash courts, table tennis, indoor board games, and a health club with fitness... |
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Tangerine Beach |
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Space meets light at our beachside haven in a fusion of ancient and modern design, where myriad corners of quiet beauty are yours to call your own. A vast stretch of glittering sands kiss the rolling surf. The palms sway and... |
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The Bluewater |
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The Blue Water Hotel is located on the west coastline near Wadduwa Town, approximately 2 hours drive from the airport. The hotel has very good views of the sea and stands amidst 14 acres of coconut palmed gardens besides the... |
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Aditya Villa Resort |
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Aditya, open since 2005, has won renown as one of Sri Lanka’s finest and most distinctive boutique hotels. The hotel strive to provide the utmost in discreet personalized service, a tastefully luxurious environment, and an... |
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Amanwella |
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Amanwella is situated in a mature coconut grove fronting a crescent-shaped beach close to the fishing town of Tangalle in southern Sri Lanka. The resort derives its name by combining the words aman, or “peace” in... |
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Heritance Ahungalla Hotel |
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About a 3 and a half hour drive south from the airport, Heritance Ahungalla is located in a quaint fishing village and nestles amidst coconut groves that lead to one of the finest beaches in Sri Lanka. Formerly known as the... |
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Jetwing Lighthouse |
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On the famed south western coast of Sri Lanka, in the ancient Dutch outpost of Galle, hotels line the shore and are many and varied. But amongst them all, one stands out – distinctive as a beacon of light in the dark; and... |
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Reef Villa & Spa |
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Reef is a truly spectacular and luxurious villa, set in three acres of exotic tropical gardens with palm fringed pavilions and reflection pools that create the romance and grandeur of Sri Lanka. With the shimmering Indian Ocean... |
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Royal Palms Beach Hotel |
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The mesmerising Royal Palms resort is situated in captivating location along miles of golden sandy beach which are gently caressed by the crystal azure waters of the Indian Ocean. This luxurious 5 star beach resort is situated on... |
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Saman Villas |
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Saman Villas are magnificently perched on a rocky headland divided by two long, seemingly endless, surf-swept unspoilt beaches of golden sand. Backed by dense green coconut plantations, the resort sits in the quiet-sleepy fishing... |
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Serene Pavilions |
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An elegant beach side haven, combining peace, tranquillity and privacy with an impressive range of facilities.The exotic SERENE PAVILIONS, nestling in picturesque landscape gardens within a coconut grove and kissed by the rolling... |
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The Fortress |
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A hotel fashioned in the style of a powerful fortress. Rising next to the beach, the resort's walls enclose verdant gardens and water features, a spa featuring Ayurvedic treatments, a freeflow swimming pool, wine cellar,... |
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Vivanta by Taj |
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Vivanta by Taj - Bentota, Sri Lanka, delightfully located along one of the finest beaches on the South West coast, is now riding on a fresh new wave. Yet it remains the charming beach and spa resort that's almost one with the... |
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Sri Lanka Tours
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Sri Lanka Highlights Tour 3 nights from £399 per person This tour allows you to explore the wonderful sights of Sri Lanka and includes Habarana, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla and Kandy.....read more |
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Classic Tour 5 nights from £485 per person This tour has been specially designed to allow you to experience the best that Sri Lanka has to offer through a five-day tour of some of the historic regions of Sri Lanka...read more |
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