The World Traveller Winter 2017 | Page 24

EXOTIC ESCAPES SRI LANKA LUXURY RESORT & SPAS With magnificent lakes and reserves, striking landscapes, and stunning seascapes, Sri Lanka is the perfect holiday location. The country has some of the most extravagant luxury resorts you’d ever have the pleasure to stay at. To help plan your next trip, we’ve created a list of the top 3 luxury resort and spa’s in Sri Lanka. The Fortress Resort & Spa, Galle Ani Villas Sri Lanka Estate, Colombo Signature By Amaya Kandalama, Dambulla Indulge in luxury once reserved for royals and celebrities. Ani Villas Sri Lanka Estate follows a gorgeous white-sand beach and is set on the south coast of Sri Lanka. The expansive property is divided into two main villas—Villa Divia and Villa Monara. Each has an outdoor lounge and dining area, and a beachfront pool with a bar. The two villas each have separate pavilions, so you don’t have to hire the entire villa or estate out. A boutique villa resort engulfed in gardens on the shores of Kandalama Lake, set in tropical woodland. From the moment you arrive at Signature by Amaya Kandalama, a deep sense of tranquillity washes over you. Enjoy breakfast on your private balcony, before taking a stroll along serene walkways or see the sights. Dive into the infinity pool to cool off, then indulge in an Ayurveda spa treatment to cap off the day. Luxury Qualities Luxury Qualities Luxury Qualities Tropical beaches and captivating wonders surround this Sri Lankan jewel near Galle. The Indian Ocean lies just beyond the town of Galle. A town set with Dutch colonial architecture and the renowned fort. Designed in the style of a historic fort, The Fortress Resort & Spa is an elite beach retreat. Lounge by the pool as the waves lap at the beach below, before pampering yourself in their award winning spa. • Private residences with Indian Ocean views and private swimming pools • Luxury spa with signature Ayurvedic treatments • 24-hour in-room or poolside dining • Butler service 24 orbitworldtravel.com.au • Complementary airport transfers • Premier spirits, house wines, soft drinks and juices • Chef – Full gourmet menu including breakfast, lunch & dinner • Villa pre-stocking – All-day snacks, cocktail service & mini Bar • Exclusive Ayurveda spa treatments • 24-hour private dining • Butler service