Abundant with dreamy flora and fauna, covered in coconut trees and tea bushes, and ringed by wildly dramatic seas, Sri Lanka has captivated travellers for centuries. Myth and legend swirl throughout the country; it is home to ancient hand-carved temples which jut out from opulent jungle and is a place where elephants and blue whales can be viewed in a single day.
And since there’s plenty to keep all types of adventurers happy, Sri Lanka is the ideal honeymoon destination. There’s great surf, stunning beaches and thrilling train rides, and that’s not forgetting the country’s capital Colombo, which overflows with hip cocktail bars, exquisite restaurants, and well-designed lodgings.
