Holiday Sri Lanka:
Sri Lanka The Places to Go in 2010
For a quarter century, Sri Lanka seems to have been plagued by misfortune, including a brutal civil war between the Sinhalese-dominated government and a separatist Tamil group. But the conflict finally ended May 2009, ushering in a more peaceful era for this teardrop-shaped island off India's coast, rich in natural beauty and cultural splendors.
The island, with a population of just 20 million, feels like one big tropical zoo: elephants roam freely, water buffaloes idle in paddy fields and monkeys swing from trees. And then there’s the pristine coastline. The miles of sugary white sand flanked by bamboo groves that were off-limits to most visitors until recently.
Among the most scenic is Hikkaduwa Beach in the South. vacationers can lounge on beach, hammocks under palm trees or snorkel in its crystal-clear waters. Or they can order cocktails at one of Hikkaduwa's Beach resturant
From Colombo airport to Hikkaduwa,
it is about 120 km, so approximately 3-4 hours by car.
and 2 hours by train from Colombo City to Hikkaduwa.
An international airport in Matara, on the island’s southern shore, is under construction, which will make the gorgeous beaches near the seaside village of Galle easier to get to. the surrounding coastline is now teeming with stylish guesthouses and boutique hotels.
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