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A few good reasons to spend your holiday in Sri Lanka

Author: Fredrick Durrenmatt
by Fredrick Durrenmatt
Posted: Apr 28, 2016

In recent years, Sri Lanka has become one of the most popular South-East Asian tourist destinations. Many travellers come in large numbers to Sri Lanka from different parts of the world in search of sun, sand and sites of historical interest. The island is the perfect destination for a fun and relaxed vacation. It has something for everyone, ranging from historical sites to adventure sports and relaxing beaches. The island formerly known as the Ceylon is located right in the heart of the majestic Indian Ocean. The best part about renting a villa Sri Lanka is everything you need is never too far away.

The small island offers a diversity of scenery that you can visit. Even though Sri Lanka may be a small country, it provides a range of geographical landscapes, such as tropical beaches, exciting forests, rocky coves and a number of serene water bodies. The distances between the places are short, so you can get from your beach house Sri Lanka to the other part of the island within a day. On a short vacation, you will be able to experience and enjoy a variety of sights without having to spend much time. It is also worth mentioning that the locals are well known for the hospitality to visitors. The pearl shaped island is a prime tourist destination and most locals go out of their way in order to help with a smile.

Sri Lanka has eight heritage sites that are recognized by UNESCO. Parts of the island have their colonial architecture intact, displaying a beautiful influence of British, Portuguese and Dutch styles. You have the opportunity of catching a glimpse of the history of this island by visiting the museums, forts, not to mention the streets that have impeccable architectural structure as well. The culture triangle as it is called at present was the land of the kings. You cannot miss attractions such as Dambulla Cave temple, Polonnawura, Anuradhapura or the Minneriya National Park. Sri Lanka is a cultural country thanks to the various ethnic and religious groups that co-exist here. You have the opportunity of learning more about the local culture simply by spending time with the local people.

The level of accommodation that you will find in Sri Lanka is of high standard as well. You can choose from boutique hotels to luxury resorts. If you want to see the beach, the forest or the plantations, you will be able to find accommodation where you can rest and enjoy the experience. Last but not least, the cuisine has several unique dishes that are the natural results of diversity. Even though the locals prefer spicy food, you can find dishes that are less adventurous.

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