Sri Lanka: The world's newest five star destination

By Lee Tulloch
January 9 2016 - 12:15am
Aerial Cape Weligama, Sri Lanka. Photo: Supplied
Aerial Cape Weligama, Sri Lanka. Photo: Supplied
Tea Trails accommodation, Sri Lanka.
Tea Trails accommodation, Sri Lanka.
Tea Trails accommodation, Sri Lanka. Photo: Sebastian Posingis
Tea Trails accommodation, Sri Lanka. Photo: Sebastian Posingis
Cape Weligama, Sri Lanka.
Cape Weligama, Sri Lanka.
Tri Lanka accommodation, Sri Lanka. Photo: Supplied
Tri Lanka accommodation, Sri Lanka. Photo: Supplied
Galle Face Hotel, Sri Lanka. Photo: Viran de Silva
Galle Face Hotel, Sri Lanka. Photo: Viran de Silva

The first time I visited Sri Lanka, four years ago, I was smitten by the sensuality of this tear-shaped island of terraced tea plantations, dense jungles, empty beaches, vine-covered ancient ruins, king coconut groves, cinnamon forests, and the fragile beauty of its dilapidated colonial-era architecture.

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