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 Colombo
- the spirit of Sri Lanka
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Sri
Lanka, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean
Colombo
- the spirit of Sri Lanka by Pushpitha Wijesinghe
Colombo posses a natural harbour
and has been a port of call for more than 2,000 years. It was often the
landing point for many traders and since then has remained a major financial
and business city for Sri Lanka. This capital city is a rich source of
entertainment in all forms, dining, shopping and site seeing.
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hopeful future, Colombo brings forward an exotic cocktail of elements that
are hard to resist. Find remnants of its glorious past in pockets around
the city, healthy doses of greenery, bargain deals be it for hotels, shopping
or dining and nightlife that rouse the senses.
Colombo shopping is definitely
a worthwhile effort, buyers can pick from a few of her shopping malls like
Crescat Boulevard, Majestic City, Odel and Liberty Plaza. Known to be a
country that mass produces export garments, clothing shops are not hard
to find. Shoppers can expect to find clothing for all seasons along with
a wide array of shoes and other accessories that would fit any purse. |
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From international to local
designer labels, from street vendors in Pettah to air conditioned malls
and everything in between, shopping in Colombo will never fail to delight
you.
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Dining in Colombo is also
a delightful occurrence, from street hawkers to fine dining, this capital
city has more than its fair share of options. Sri Lankans love their food,
and it's no surprise that you can find just about any type of cuisine,
made to varied tastes and flavours that will leave you wanting more. Take
a pick from Sri Lankan, Chinese, Italian, German, Japanese, Thai, Indian,
Vietnamese and so many others when you dine in a Colombo restaurant.
Nightlife in Colombo is also
another reason to rejoice, from its myriad of restaurants, local theatre
performances, bars and nightclubs. Colombo can be easily traversed from
one end to the other in a reasonable period of time, and the nightclubs
are usually segregated to areas that are close to the 5 star hotels in
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For some sight seeing of
cultural and historical significance, Colombo is plentiful in colonial
architecture, temples, museums and galleries. Bordering the west coast
of Sri Lanka, this capital city may not be teeming with skyscrapers or
could be referred to as a metropolis, but her demure and pulse is something
that is just waiting to be appreciated.
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| About the Author: Pushpitha
Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes
in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel
hospitality industry. When looking for Colombo hotels, why not try
any of the accommodations available from the John Keells Hotels Group? |
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HOTELS IN COLOMBO, SRI LANKA
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Airport
Garden Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Just five minutes away from
the airport, amidst a garden of green palms that let you know you're in
a tropical paradise, lies the Taj Airport Garden, the home for busy business
persons. Overlooking the Negombo Lagoon, this first-class hotel offers
comfortable accommodations for a relaxing holiday or business trip. It
is ideally situated for visitors to the area and has a welcoming atmosphere
with friendly and hospitable service. The hotel has excellent facilities
as well as comfortable guest rooms and public areas. All of the guest rooms
are comfortable and nicely equipped to give a feeling of relaxed luxury.
The hotel features a variety of facilities and services that are sure to
meet the needs of both business and leisure travellers. |
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Galle
Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Located in Colombo, Sri
Lanka, the Galle Face Hotel overlooks a kilometer-long manicured lawn called
the Galle Face Green. This seaside hotel is positioned near tea plantations,
wildlife sanctuaries and elephant safari sites. The hotel's arched façade
leads to a gracious lobby decorated in colonial-style with natural-wood
furnishings. Dining options include the sea spray restaurant, where gourmet
seafood delicacies are served under the stars. The Verandah restaurant
prepares buffet-style breakfasts and continental, American and Sri Lankan
specialties. Haunting ethnic music plays in the wine lounge that retains
an ample stock of fine wines. The 1864 restaurant affords fine-dining ambience
and prepares artfully arranged gourmet cuisine. |
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Hilton
Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The only hotel linked by
a walkway to Colombo’s World Trade Center, the city-centre Hilton Colombo
hotel overlooks the Indian Ocean. Enjoy the gym, sauna, outdoor pool and
tennis and squash courts. Do business in the Executive Lounge and 24-hour
business centre or unwind in any of 10 restaurants and bars. Sip
cocktails at the Poolside Bar, try Sri Lankan cuisine at the Curry Leaf
or Szechuan dishes at the Emperor’s Wok at the Hilton Colombo hotel.
All Hilton Colombo hotel rooms, from Rooms to Suites, boast high-speed
internet access. Opt for an Executive Room for Executive Lounge access. |
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Hilton
Colombo Residence, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Hilton Colombo Residence
is a smart towering apartment complex situated in the capital's central
business district, three kilometres from the harbour. This 33-floor hotel
features 168 contemporary suites decorated in light tones with wooden floors.
All suites have separate living and dining areas and modern kitchen facilities
with washing machines. Dining options include a vibrant a la carte restaurant,
a European-style café serving freshly baked breads and desserts
and an Asian terrace bistro; round the clock room service is also offered.
Guests can cool off in the outdoor swimming pool or relax on the terrace
with a drink from the poolside bistro. |
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HOTELS
IN AREAS SURROUNDING COLOMBO, SRI LANKA
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Deer
Park Hotel, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
Deer Park Hotel in Polonnaruwa,
Sri Lanka is your window to the magnificent past of Sri Lanka's ancient
civilizations and Unesco World Heritage sites. Let the cottages in Deer
Park Hotel bring you right into the midst of nature. Set within peaceful
jungle scenery and next door to the calm beauty of the Giritale Reservoir,
this is the perfect place to rest after an eventful day of cultural adventure
or ecological trekking. Known as the ancient hunting ground of Sri Lankan
royalty, the jungle surrounding Deer Park Hotel itself oozes tranquility
and is home to an abundance of flora and fauna. Individual cottages weave
intimately around the forest, which echoes cultures past and present. |
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Dickwella
Village Resort, Dickwella Village, Sri Lanka
The main building has been
built on the reef in such a soft way that you can enjoy the breakfast facing
the reef. The big ocean terrace has seen the commotion of thousands
of guests having dinner by candlelight, the music of the ocean, the fisherman
at sea with their lights like a diamond chain, the Dondra lighthouse and
an unforgettable sky were the stars astonish you. There is a pizzeria beside
the salt water swimming-pool with Jacuzzi were you can enjoy your lunch
in your bathing costume. Our restaurants with Italian touch, change
from inside to the ocean terrace or we have dinner around the pool. |
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Eden
Resort and Spa, Beruwela, Sri Lanka
The Eden Resort & Spa,
a sprawling five-acre beachfront paradise located on the southwest coast
of Sri Lanka, is known as the "Golden Mile" of Beruwela Beach. Couples
can take a leisurely sunset walk six blocks along the beach to see the
historic Beruwela Harbour and lighthouse, or take a day tour and group
excursion to many of Sri Lanka's architectural and natural wonders, museums
and fantastic botanical gardens. This contemporary-style hotel is unequaled
in east-meets-west culture and style, featuring complimentary buffet-style
breakfasts and on-site restaurants that serve everything from Asian fusion
cuisine to classic continental meals. |
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Heritance
Ahungalle, Ahungalla, Sri Lanka
The Heritance Ahungalla
rises from the sea in the quaint fishing village of Ahungalla, Sri Lanka.
This luxury property stands near the uniquely Dutch-influenced Ambagahapityia
Welitara Buddhist temple. The Ariyapala Mask Museum, located 10 kilometers
away in Ambalangoda, is famous for mask making and native dancing exhibitions.
This hotel's main restaurant features an intimate, dramatically designed
interior with an exotic batik-cloth dome, where the speciality is harvests
from the sea. A fine-dining venue features timbered grillwork decor, and
opens to reveal the pool and ocean by day. Energy pulsates at the hotel's
discotheque and karaoke lounge. This property features a gracious, colonnaded
indoor lap pool and an expansive infinity pool that appears to merge with
the ocean. |
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Hibiscus
Beach Hotel, Kalutara, Sri Lanka
Kalutara is where the tropical
beaches of Sri Lanka’s west coast really begin. The capital, Colombo, lies
about 80 minutes to the north, the pace of life begins to slow and the
palm trees begin to sway to the breezes of the Indian Ocean. Hibiscus Beach
has the most natural feel of any of Kalutara’s small collection of beach
hotels. If the beach does not quite rival the vast sandy expanse of Bentota,
the hotel’s own sandy area, strewn with palm trees, provides a surprisingly
satisfying and private addition. There is also a new family villa
(sleeps six) with private balconies, an open-air bathroom and jacuzzi. |
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Lighthouse
Hotel, Galle, Sri Lanka
Poised on a knoll overlooking
a palm-bordered beach, the Lighthouse Hotel stands in the city of Galle
along the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka. The Kottawa Forest Reserve is
located 19 kilometers away. This luxury resort offers on-site
dining at the poolside Anchor Bar & Grill, the elegant Cinnamon Room
and the Cardamom café. Culinary delights range from traditional
beef burgers to tamarind glazed steak of yellow fin tuna and wok seared
jumbo tiger prawns. Children's and vegetarian menus are available. The
Adam & Eve dining experience offers three-course dinner service followed
by a floral bath under the stars. This three-story, smoke-free resort features
63 air-conditioned guestrooms equipped with wireless internet access. |
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Beach, Negombo, Sri Lanka
The Beach rests along a
picturesque stretch of private beach in Negombo, Sri Lanka. This resort
is located en route to the cultural triangle and the hill country of Sri
Lanka. This resort, which was refurbished in 2005, integrates
the architectural concept of natural simplicity with the appeal of modern
design. Dining is offered at the Black Coral and the Sands restaurants
that prepare international and Sri Lankan cuisine. Health and vegetarian
menus are available upon request. Starlit dinners are served on the beach,
and a poolside bar offers refreshments. This three-story resort offers
75 guestrooms and suites that extend onto private Indian Ocean-view balconies
or terraces. Island-style décor features rich, natural-wood furniture,
tiled floors and white fabric accents. |
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Blue Water, Thalpitiya, Sri Lanka
The Blue Water, located
30 kilometers south of Colombo, Sri Lanka, is a spa resort fronted by the
Indian Ocean and bordered by the coconut palms that grace picturesque Wadduwa
Beach. Shops and pharmacies are positioned nearby. The hotel was designed
by reputed Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. This water-themed resort
features ponds, streams, fountains and a waterway that winds through the
lobby. The Admiral's Room restaurant prepares Italian, Mexican And Indian-themed
buffets, and Sri Lankan gourmet dishes. The Seven Seas 24-hour coffee shop
serves international fare.The palm-lined outdoor pool is one of the largest
in the world and features a bar that serves poolside refreshments. This
property offers 96 air-conditioned guestrooms that extend onto sea-view
balconies or terraces. |
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