Travel These 11 dreamy boltholes guarantee picturesque vistas, unrivalled service and sublime design, says Lydia Swinscoe Abundant with dreamy flora and fauna, covered in coconut trees and tea bushes, and ringed by wildly dramatic seas, Sri Lanka has captivated travellers for centuries. Myth and legend swirl throughout the country; it is home to ancient hand-carved temples which jut out from opulent jungle and is a place where elephants and blue whales can be viewed in a single day. And since there’s plenty to keep all types of adventurers happy, Sri Lanka is the ideal honeymoon destination.
There’s great surf, stunning beaches and thrilling train rides, and that’s not forgetting the country’s capital Colombo, which overflows with hip cocktail bars, exquisite restaurants, and well-designed lodgings. But for the romantic trip of a lifetime, where to stay? Each hotel in this tightly edited list boasts unrivalled service, sublime interiors, indulgent bedroom facilities, and a tranquil setting. Book into several for the ultimate Sri Lankan odyssey, but each sits equally well alone.
So whether you want picturesque hiking opportunities, fine dining, cultural sites and wildlife to marvel at, or simply a brilliant beach to laze and unwind on, here are Sri Lanka’s most romantic honeymoon hotels. Vases of showy heliconia flowers sit atop antique furniture scattered throughout Amangalla in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Galle Fort. The building, which dates back to 1684 has.