A HOLIDAY IN SRI LANKA can encompass an amazing kaleidoscope of experiences , from lazing by palm-fringed beaches to gazing regally over stunning landscapes from the top of Sigiriya Rock Fortress and chancing upon a herd of elephants in the wild . This pearl drop island of Serendipity is a powerful assault on the senses … a dizzy world of aromatic fragrances , succulent tropical fruits , uplifting Ayurveda massage , sun-drenched villages , and friendly island life . In this land of contrasts , you can marvel at the natural beauty of mountains and waterfalls one day , and be lost in steamy rainforest the next .

Since 1989 , Expressions Holidays has been taking excellent care of discerning clients as they travel to selected destinations worldwide , and in 2014 we were very pleased to be able to make use of all our experience and professionalism to offer Sri Lanka as a stand-alone specialist holiday programme for the first time . Based on personal experience , the directors have had a fondness for Sri Lanka for several years and as a company we have an incredibly rich tapestry of local contacts and knowledge .

Over the past year , our Sri Lankan programme has undergone a number of changes . We now offer more variety in every region , including more European-standard large resort hotels on the coast and in the city , more luxury boutique hotels known for their hospitality and indulgent service , more colonial mansions in the hills and Cultural Triangle , and a broader selection of eco-resorts and safari camps . As a result , each of our holidays to Sri Lanka is more tailormade than ever .

We recommend that unless you really do only want a tropical beach holiday , you combine a few nights on the south or south-west coast with a week exploring the hills and tea plantations , the fascinating Cultural Triangle , and / or the wildlife-rich National Parks .

The selection of hotels in this brochure have been personally selected by Expressions Holidays , based on first-hand visits and experiences of what we consider to be the very best in each hotel category throughout Sri Lanka . We then combine these comfortable hotel stays with truly fascinating cultural , sporting , and wildlife experiences that reflect the beautiful facets of this tropical island .

We are grateful to the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau for the use of photography shown on the introductory and regional pages of this brochure .

Marcelle Hoff Owner and joint managing director

Date of publication : December 2020

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