LUXURY TRAVEL 21
ABU DHABI
– Arabian Culture Meets Sri Lankan Adventures
Abu Dhabi offers an appealing stopover for travellers heading to Sri Lanka. Visitors can explore the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, discover worldclass art at Louvre Abu Dhabi or immerse themselves in the city’ s diverse culinary scene, where traditional Emirati flavours sit alongside international influences. Overlooking the waters of Khor Al Maqta, Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi offers a tranquil waterfront retreat with views towards the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
From Abu Dhabi, direct flights with Etihad Airways connect travellers to Colombo in approximately four and a half to five hours. Spending one night at Shangri-La Colombo, travellers can then head south to Shangri-La Hambantota, where restorative Hela Ayurveda treatments complement wildlife adventures at the nearby Yala National Park, with opportunities to spot elephants, leopards, sloth bears and an abundance of other wildlife.
Toronto
TORONTO
– A Tale of Two North American Cities
For travellers crossing the Atlantic to California, Toronto is the perfect way to break up the journey, with direct flights from London Heathrow to Toronto on Air Canada. Over a few days, visitors can take in panoramic views from the CN Tower, explore collections at the Art Gallery of Ontario and enjoy the city’ s dynamic culinary scene. Staying at Shangri-La Toronto, located on University
Toronto
Avenue, guests enjoy an urban sanctuary in the heart of the city.
After exploring Toronto’ s highlights, nonstop flights connect
www. shangri-la. com / shangrilacircle travellers to California’ s major cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego. From the glamour of Hollywood and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge to the laid-back beaches of Southern California, the Golden State provides an exciting finale to a transatlantic escape.
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