Sri Lanka

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Enjoy a guided Colombo city walk through the city’s colonial and commercial heritage, reflecting the times and the ways of the Portuguese, Dutch and British.The walk focus on photography, architecture and history, covering the Fort area and Pettah markets and includes tea breaks and stops along the way to sample street food.

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Time your visit for The Kandy Perahera which is held for 10 days in July or August. Gorgeously caparisoned elephants and ancient religious rituals provide a unique opportunity to see people from all parts of the island as they crowd into Kandy. It is also an occasion to watch the famous Kandyan dancers and drummers perform in the streets and catch a glimpse of the island’s rich cultural and artistic past as re-enacted in a historic procession.

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One of the very best beach hotels in Sri Lanka is Aditya near Galle. Ask for a dinner table especially set up on the beach. Visit the historic Galle Fort and the Amangalla hotel for afternoon tea followed by a sunset passeggiata with the locals as they walk, jog and cycle along the sea-walls of the Fort at sunset.