ZZSri LankaZZ Holidays 2012-2013

Planning your holidays to Sri Lanka? lowcostholidays.com can help you plan what to see and what to visit on this idyllic island.

Sri Lanka Beaches:

• The wide sandy beaches, coral reefs and the nearby river make Bentota one of the most popular Sri Lanka beaches for a variety of water sports
• Negombo is a long narrow beach, with plenty of bars, restaurants and shops nearby, perfect for your Sri Lanka holidays
• If you want more than beautiful sea and sunbathing on your Sri Lanka holidays, then head to Unawatuna. The reefs here make for excellent snorkelling.

Sri Lanka Activities:

• Sri Lanka activities often centre on the water. Surfing, diving, waterskiing and windsurfing are popular pastimes here.
• Those looking for more chilled-out Sri Lanka holidays must check out the Ayurveda hotels or spas for a sample of Sri Lanka’s ancient relaxation therapies.
• Nature lovers will adore Sri Lanka. Not only is this peaceful island vivid with birds and wildlife, there are also various sanctuaries around the island. Look out for elephants, leopards and sloth bears.

Sri Lanka Nightlife:

• Sri Lanka is counted as the hotspot of South Asia’s party scene, but it is fairly placid by Western standards. Still, those looking to dance on their Sri Lanka holidays won’t be disappointed by the variety of clubs and bars in the city of Colombo.
• Risk-takers should head to Galle Road in Colombo where various casinos light up the landscape.
• Lots of hotels offer entertainment in the evenings, perfect for couples and families, including live bands and piano music, both traditional and international.

Other Sri Lanka Attractions:

• Spiritual holiday makers shouldn’t miss the huge stupa in the centre of Tissa. Almost restored to its former glory, this impressive dome-shaped building is sacred to Sri Lanka Buddhists.
• Yala National Park is the biggest and best wildlife reservation on the island, and keen photographers are likely to get some of the best shots of their Sri Lanka holidays here.
• The Sin Haraja Forest is the last primary tropical rainforest in the wet zone of Sri Lanka, and has been declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Wilderness Area. Ask your hotel for details of eco-friendly Sin Haraja Forest camping trips and excursions.

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