Sri Lanka

This teardrop-shaped island in the Indian Ocean is filled with extraordinary natural beauty, and hosts a rich culture with charming, hospitable people. Glorious golden-sand, palm-shaded beaches skirt the island, where accommodation ranges from humble beach huts to five-star palaces. Sri Lanka’s many cultural attractions include the beautiful temple town of Kandy and the fantastical fortress of Sigiria, perched atop a rocky outcrop in the jungle. Ancient towns, such as Polonnaruwa, unveil the life of former civilisations, and to experience vestiges of colonial atmosphere, you can take a trip into the hilly tea plantation of Nuwara Eliya.