Unwind at the Amangalla's swimming pool. This grand dame of a hotel is a magnet for the glamorous Galle scene.

The Amangalla's Zaal is the grandest living room in Sri Lanka and the perfect location for a glamorous party - New Year's Eve celebrations here are incredible!

Enjoy sundowners at the Amangalla roof bar with views over the walled fort town of Galle

No trip to Sri Lanka would be complete without visiting the 17th century Dutch walled fort town of Galle, so full or character and glamour it is described by some as the St. Tropez of Asia

Witness the intriguing and unique Sri Lankan stilt fishermen

Observe the sleepy town of Galle from viewpoint of the Amangalla, situated next door to a lovely church

Treat yourself with a stay at one of Sri Lanka's most exclusive and beautifully designed villas - 20 Middle Street, Galle - which sleeps 6 people, and is situated next door to the Amangalla.

Try and watch a game of cricket when in Galle or Colombo - Sri Lankans are fanatical about it!

Drink in the nature all around you at our favourite boutique hotel in Sri Lanka, Kahanda Kanda

Each suite at Kahanda Kanda near Galle is different but they have all been immaculately styled by the hugely talented George Cooper, who is also the owner of KK.

Kahanda Kanda near Galle is one of Sri Lanka's chicest addresses and a wonderfully stylish spot for an arak sour at the living room bar

Admire the colourful tea pickers in Ceylon's cool central tea plantations

Base yourself at the Amanwella in Tangalle, a super slick, James Bond-esque beach resort located in the fishing village of Tangalle.

The Amanwella’s ultra sexy 45-metre infinity pool is back by an elegant restaurant and looks out over a gorgeous coconut grove and the sea beyond. 

Amanwella resort in Tangalle is set on one of the island’s most beautiful beaches dotted with local fishing boats and swaying palm trees

With plenty of open air living and social spaces, the contemporary design of the Amanwella pays homage to Sri Lanka's renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa.

Sri Lanka is Asia's most up and coming surf spot

Enjoy the homely Sun House, great at any time of year and the social hub during the Galle Literary Festival

Take in the awesome panoramas of Yala National Park in southern Sri Lanka

Head to Yala National Park to witness enchanting birdlife, elephants, monkeys, peacocks, crocodiles, buffalo, deer, bears and the highest density in the world of the elusive leopard

Yala National Park is one of the best wildlife destinations outside of Africa. Explore the park by open-back jeep safari.

Set on a former coconut plantation a stone's throw from a dazzling beach is one of Sri Lanka's most sophisticated boutique hotels: the Villa Bentota

Vil Uyana resort is one of Sri Lanka's most relaxing eco- havens

Tintagel's terrace restaurant and bar is the ideal spot to unwind after a day of sightseeing in Colombo

Located in the leafy and most desirable area of Colombo 7, Tintagel is an extremely smart boutique hotel that was once home to two prime ministers and a president of Sri Lanka

Enjoy a private tour of a working tea factory in Sri Lanka's ravishing Bogawantalawa Valley

Take a dip in Castlereagh's lovely swimming pool with views over the lake

While away your time gazing at Castlereagh Lake from the living room window at Castlereagh bungalow.

Soak up the sights, smells and smiles at Tangalle food market which takes place once a week

Monks at Lion Rock, Sigiriya

Take in the exhilarating views from the top of Sigiriya Rock

Visit the extraordinary ancient city of Polonnaruwa, which was the island's medieval capital between the 11th and 13th century.

Spend a few hours visiting the too-cute Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, either on route from Sigiriya to Kandy or as a day trip from Kandy.

Head to the Peredineyah Gardens in Kandy to stroll around luscious gardens and observe local life

Experience the Perahera Festival in July / August to witness a fiery procession of bejewelled elephants and traditional costumed dancers

Visit during the spectacular Perahera Festival in Kandy, which comprises of ten nights of lively festivities, involving bejewelled elephants, street dancers and drummers.

Head to the east coast town of Trincomalee, an up and coming beach resort scattered with charming colourful fishing boats

Enter another world at the wildly atmospheric Dambulla Caves, Sri Lanka's most extraordinary cave temple complex.

Make friends with smiley local school kids playing at Dambulla cave temple

Join wandering elephants at Heritance Kandalama, an architectural marvel of a hotel enveloped in vegetation and the centrepiece of the Geoffrey Bawa pilgrimage route.

Experience a working tea plantation and learn about the process from the field to the factory to the cup

Feast your senses and catch some rays on the curvaceous caramel sands of the south coast

Castlereagh Lake in Sri Lanka's central Tea Country, a stone's throw from one of her chicest boutique bungalows, Castlereagh, which is part of the Ceylon Tea Trails.

Club Villa, one of our favourite boutique hotels on the west coast of Bentota

Venture into the wickedly named Knuckles Mountains! These thick forested mountains are perfect for those who love to hike, mountain bike or explore local villages and discover waterfalls. The flora and fauna is impressive and there are many species of mammals found amongst these forests including elephants, giant squirrels and leopards.