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

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

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

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

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Witness the intriguing and unique Sri Lankan stilt fishermen

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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.

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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

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Enter another world at the wildly atmospheric Dambulla Caves, Sri Lanka's most extraordinary cave temple complex 11/52

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

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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

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

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

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

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A tea factory guided tour with Andrew Taylor is a highlight of any trip to the Tea Country 17/52

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

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

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Monks at Lion Rock, Sigiriya

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Visit the extraordinary ancient city of Polonnaruwa which was the island's medieval capital between the 11th and 13th century and is a place of architectural marvel 21/52

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

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Take in the Perahera Festival at the Temple of the Tooth, Sri Lanka's most holy Buddhist temple where it is said that Buddha's tooth is buried 23/52

The magnificent Perahera Festival 24/52

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

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Make time to explore the little visited gem of Yapahuwa 26/52

Try Sri Lanka's local cuisine, the ubiquitous rice & curry 27/52

Ask your driver for a curry pitstop - he will know all the secret roadside eateries with the best local food! 28/52

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

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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

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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.

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

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Cool off in Jaffna by visiting a local swimming pool 33/52

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

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Heritance Kandalama - an architectural marvel of a hotel, completely enveloped in vegetation and the centrepiece of the Geoffrey Bawa pilgrimage route

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We highly recommend the 5-star eco-resort of Ulagalla, which is ultra sexy and located within easy reach of the attractions of the Cultural Triangle 36/52

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

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Take in the exhilarating views from the top of Sigiriya Rock

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

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

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

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

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

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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. 

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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.

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

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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!

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Amangalla is steeped in history: once home to a Dutch commander and a billet for British soldiers, it has been revamped by Kerry Hill who has maintained the unique history of the building allowing you step right back to Galle’s colonial heyday.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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