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Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall High in the rolling hills of Kandy, in the very heart of Sri Lanka, lies a hideaway of unparalleled privacy, colonial luxury and impeccable taste. Stepping through the entrance gateway, we are instantly entranc…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Swirl up to the colonial columns of Residence by Uga Escapes in leafy Park Street and be welcomed into a sanctuary of serenity within the bustling hub of Colombo. This is one of those hotels you want to stay at, where t…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Overlooking the deep blue swimming pool and shady columns of Residence by Uga Escapes, Rare offers a choice of seating areas, al fresco in the flower lined courtyard or inside in the cool and elegant interior. Eleg…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Built by Portuguese colonists in 1588, and fortified by the Dutch later in the 17th Century, Galle Fort is considered to be a building of immense historical, architectural and archeological significance. De…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall An imposing colonial building, formerly a Dutch military post is now a grand and elegant hotel. Indeed formerly known as the New Oriental Hotel, the property has hosted hospitality since the 19th Century. Now ma…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Resident guests at the Amangalla, Galle Fort can be treated to divine sunset views over the red tiled rooftops each evening during cocktail hour. From 5:30pm onwards the sky changes tones with remarkable speed w…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall If you are looking for a hearty breakfast in Galle, the smiling staff at the airy restaurant at Church Street Social will be happy to welcome you. Start with a plate of Sri Lanka’s famed tropical fruits and contin…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall The Church Street Social is The Fort Bazaar’s signature restaurant. With a menu that spans the international gamut of tastes, fresh sounding dishes taking a zing from local produce and spices but with an eye to t…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: The Yum List Sri Lanka is a land full of nature and Ruhuna National Park is a microcosm of the wildlife that can be seen in this fascinating land. Familiarly known as Yala, this is the oldest and second largest of Sri Lanka’s nature r…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: The Yum List Aman group hosts a range of exclusive upmarket boutique style resorts across Asia. The concept is strongly simplicity: simplicity of design, simplicity of experience, and simplicity of cuisine. Here in the breez…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: The Yum List A luxury boutique hotel, with only five luxury suites, The Clingendael is the perfect getaway from the realities of life. Ensconced majestically in the Kandyan Hills, the property exudes elegant colonial style whi…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall We’ve heard it whispered that resident guests at the Clingendael don’t often try the traditional Sri Lankan breakfast. Well that is a mistake. Throughout our travels we’ve learned that local chefs excel at local d…