Value For Money Holidays: Sri Lanka

Wednesday, May 6, 2009 ·

By Robert M Freeman

The foundation of the family holidays is always been a beach resort. A lot of beach resorts are surrounded by dramatic scenery and national parks, providing plethora of opportunities for hale and hearty activities like nature safaris, horse riding, canoeing, skiing, cycling and mountaineering. Package holidays are trouble-free on the pocket ways to take family on holidays. Standard hotel repast keep the expenses of family holidays under control and children usually like the alternative of buffet-style eating.

The upsurge of low-cost airlines has unfastened a remarkable choice of family holiday destinations. Family holidays to less known destinations like Turkey or Egypt or Sri Lanka offer great value for money. Gradually, families are picking and deciding on exotic far-flung destinations.

People of all budgets ranging from 7 star to 1 star like to stay on the interesting sandy beaches be it Mauritius, Bahamas or white sands of Maldives lure all age groups because of their safe blue waters with sufficient water sport facilities, marine life excursions, boat expeditions etc. these beaches are also bordered by attractive country side. Nonetheless, it is unworkable for everyone to enjoy these striking spots in their restricted resources.

Families want to enjoy the taste of all these luxury amenities within their budget range which varies from person to person. For that matter, destinations like Sri Lanka which can be a good alternative to Maldives can be visited by limited budget families. In terms of overall expenses, a week's stay in Sri Lanka is almost equal to a one day stay in Mauritius.

Unlike Mauritius, Sri Lanka is a value for money holiday destination offering wonders which include white sandy beaches, serenity, great hill stations with flourishing greenery, thrilling adventures in the mountains and off the riversides, astonishing wildlife and a rich legacy. The warm and friendly smiles of the people look forward to welcome all its tourists to their beautiful land.

Colombo is the capital city with several places of tourist interest, some of the must visit ones being: 1. Dehiwala Zoo 2. Dutch Period Museum 3. Fort Clock Tower 4. Gangaramaya Temple 5. Independence Hall 6. Mt Lavinia Beach

The amalgamation of sun and sand with the immaculate ambiance presents excellent time for a family away from discord of city life. A few exotic beaches of Sri Lanka are:

1. Negombo 2. Mount Lavinia 3. Kalutara 4. Beruwela 5. Bentota 6. Hikkaduwa 7. Galle 8. Arugam Bay

Coming towards the rural area from Colombo, Nuwara Eliya, the most renowned hill station, about 6000 feet above sea level possesses dramatic landscape. During the travel between Colombo to Nuwara Eliya comes Kitulgala where the movie 'A Bridge over the River Kwai' was made. Going forward from Nuwara Eliya to Haputale appears the Horton Plains Nation Park (7200 ft). This is the islands highest & most remote plain also recognised as the 'The end of the World' as here the cliff plunges approximately vertically for 700m.

In addition there are limitless heritage sites where the 'Temple of Tooth' in Kandy is a delight to gaze at. An eight days stay in a 3 Star Hotel with breakfast (not including airfare and food)for a family of four which comprise two elders and two kids only price merely US$ 800- US$ 850 where many companies proclaim extremely cheap internet booking packages for Sri Lanka.

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