Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Experience the grandeur of Colombo overlooking the Indian Ocean

Ceylon Continental Hotel 

Ceylon Continental Hotel, formerly Ceylon Intercontinental Hotel, is Sri Lanka's first five star business hotel located in the heart of Colombo. We are famous for the spectacular views of the Indian Ocean from our hotel. Whether you are in our rooms, suites, gourmet restaurants or the VIP Club Lounge, you will feel as if you are floating above the ocean. Ceylon Continental Hotel is located in close proximity to key locations in Colombo, including the World Trade Centre (WTC) Twin Towers, Central Bank, Bank of Ceylon, Colombo Harbour, the President's House, Galle Face Green, major government ministries and departments as well as the business and commercial districts. Ceylon Continental Hotel is a highly sought after venue for high class weddings, banquets, conferences and seminars, and corporate events. Experience the glamour of our fashion show at the Heist Bar every Friday night as professional models strut their stuff in designer clothing. The luxury 5 star Ceylon Continental Hotel embodies heritage and style. Enjoy our world class service and make us your centre of operations in Colombo.

Diyaluma falls Inn - Sri Lanka

Located near the DIYALUMA waterfalls along A4 road, Colombo, Beragala, Wellawaya, at 206km from the capital city is a different world. Diyaluma falls is the second highest perennial water fall in Sri Lanka, and world 361st highest which is 628 ft. is dramatic cascade descends from Poongala rock in the Southern escarpment of the central hills is an unforgettable sight. Its enchanting silver sprays have captured the heart of local and foreign water lovers.



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Heritance Kandalama - Sri Lkanka

Watch the hotel emerge from the lush foliage of the mountainside. Enter the fantasy ambience of five star bliss suspended in a natural dreamscape. Relax and let your vision blend the sapphire blue of the infinity pool with the cool grey of the Kandalama Lake, where time has stood still for 2000 years. Wander the corridors amongst the twittering swifts and befriend the monkeys lazing among the branches. Watch green blend into green from floating rooftop lawns to virgin woodlands. Gaze upon the Sigiriya rock citadel from your room window. Absorb the magic of Kandalama; transcend time and reality.


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Beautiful Hikkaduwa beach - Sri lanka

Hikkaduwa appears to have been an early tourist destination in Ceylon, for J. W. Bennett reported in 1843 that it “is most pleasantly situated, and a great resort of picnic parties from Galle”. Traditionally associated with the cultivation of coconuts, rice and cinnamon, plumbago mining, and the manufacture of lace and drum frames, Hikkaduwa has emerged as a modern destination for sun-seekers and wave-worshippers.

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Tour to Sigiriya

Sigiriya is an amazing geological formation in Sri Lanka that encompasses an important archaeological site. Sigiriya lies 22 km north-east of Dambulla in the North central province of Sri Lanka. The site has been declared as a UNESCO world heritage site since 1982 and is part of the seven world heritage sites of Sri Lanka. Sigiriya is located in the middle of the cultural triangle formed by connecting the world heritage sites of Anuradhapura, Kandy and Polonnaruwa.
Sigiriya is a popular tourist destination that is also considered as one of the oldest tourist site in Sri Lanka, being visited by tourists for past 1000 years. The ancient rock fortress and palace of Sigiriya, currently standing in ruin, still has magnificent opulence that is surrounded by beautiful gardens, reservoirs and other structures. 

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Sigiriya Village

Sigiriya is most commonly know for its Rock Fortress structure from 5th Century BC, once Kingdom to Kashyappa seen by some as a God King and by others as Tyrant who gruesomely murdered his father. What ever the truth, Sigiriya to date holds its mysteries for archaeologists to decipher from the many remnants of past glory.

Sigiriya village remains a rural outback, despite its significance to travellers who have been visiting this ancient site for decades in their scores. Once would expect a site for a archaeological marvel such as this to be highly developed and commercialised, but Sigiriya Village remains simple and rustic to be experienced in its utmost simplicity. 

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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Nilaveli Beach Trincomalee

The soft sands and the gentle breeze caresses your cheek as you tread softly on the golden sands of Nilaveli beach under the sunny sky. Yonder you will see the great Pigeon Island where a big flock of rock pigeons soar high with their graceful grey wings doing a sort of air dance. The beauty of Nilaveli is definitely like no other and after a long journey from he city, the fresh air and the serenity of the place will make you feel like you’ve come to heaven. Smack bang in the middle of the solitude is the Nilaveli Beach hotel which has been the first luxury hotel to make full use of the bounty that is known as Nilaveli.  

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