Wednesday April 11 – After four hours of sorting and sifting, and packing the truck and trailer with camping gear comprising kayak’s and paddles, blankets and tents, cool boxes and cans of food, fresh vegetables and frying pans, it took us another nine hours of tedious maneuvering through the frenzied last minute shoppers, until we…

Returning to Ranweli after many many years is indeed a pleasant surprise and a delightful experience. From the time I espied the unique ferry crossing to the entire weekend’s experience, the Village has proven to be one of a kind especially in its quest to be the trail blazer in eco tourism in Sri Lanka….

It was in the still of the night when we finally reached our destination – Wapi Bungalow at Tissamaharama. Leaving late Friday night was a good idea as we were intent on avoiding as much slow moving weekend traffic as possible. Almost four hours after departing from Colombo, we were in Tissamaharama, and with perfect…

Driving on steep and winding roads take us through misty mountains and beautiful tea estates, the air getting cooler with every passing minute and mile, the journey to Diyatalawa is definitely one of the most picturesque sights this land has to offer. It is early morning and we are on our way to Cranford Villa…

Mention Kithulgala, and you envisage undulating waters and winding roads. Famed for white water rafting and mountain treks, Kithulgala has the allure of the perfect destination for an invigorating holiday. I am excited about this weekend. So, along with some great company, I am on my way to the Royal River Resort located in the…

It is Saturday morning and as usual, the road to Kandy is a driver’s nightmare. Despite the rain holding off and the sun trying valiantly to make an appearance, we get to the Victoria Range bungalows in Digana way past lunch time. By now we are hungry, finished listening to all the music CD’s on…

Here I am, on a deck chair, in the middle of a flowing tributary of the Mahaweli, surrounded by jungle swamp, listening to a cacophony of bird call, and enjoying a little piece of nature’s best. I am at Kalundewa Retreat just off Dambulla. Surrounded by 100 acres of manicured paddy fields and spice gardens,…

The River House Balapitiya has to be one of the finest places I have visited. From the service, to the scenery, the accommodation to the activities, this place deserves all the accolades it has gotten, both locally and internationally. A slight detour off the main town of Balapitiya, with perfect directions that were mailed to…

Olanda Beach Villas. The thought of it was exciting enough. This was one weekend that I was determined to enjoy. The sun, sand and sea were pure seduction! Located about 15 minutes past Galle, between Talpe and Koggala, along the Southern coast of Sri Lanka, are the Olanda Beach Villas. Along the way are many…