Honeymoons come in all shapes and sizes — a beach vacation, a safari, a resort trip — and these are based more on the couple’s personality than on tradition. We’d like to call it the trip of a lifetime; how often do you get to celebrate your newly minted relationship status with the love of your life? Where you go today, sets the tone for the adventures you’ll have in your future, and it provides memories that will last your lifetime.
But trying to figure out where to go for your much-deserved post-wedding getaway can be a head-scratcher. To point you in the right direction, we’ve listed down some iconic places to visit, at one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the world- Sri Lanka! This tropical nation is blessed with a tapestry of scenic views; Rice fields, beaches, ancient shrines, temples, villages, mountains and jungles to create a honeymoon destination that will leave you with wonderful memories and many stories to tell.
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Sun-kissed beaches
Being an island nation, Sri Lanka is surrounded by lush, palm-fringed beaches. With a string of boutique hotels and resorts lined in these golden sands, Sri Lanka has a plethora of beach destinations for the newlyweds seeking for a bit of pampering. Take your pick from pristine, turquoise beaches of Trincomalee on the East coast, or the smooth sandy Tangalle Beach, or perhaps the soft sands of Mirissa beach- either way you are guaranteed tranquil getaway.
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Wake up to a gentle bed tea service and greet the morning mist outside with one of the world’s finest cups of tea, while you watch the clouds swoon across the rolling green hills. This is just one of the many idyllic resort experiences Sri Lanka has to offer. As you traverse to the Southern part of the country, you will be greeted by resorts with a rustic, yet charming ambience. Lay your head in thatched-roof bungalows of Yala or spend the days in your private plunge pool in Tangalle and have a candle-lit dinner by the ocean, the experience will be truly cherished.
Blissful getaways.
During your once-in-a-lifetime trip, it’s also important to set aside some time to rejuvenate the body and mind. Especially after the busy task of planning your wedding, this is the time when can replenish your energy, in the backdrop of Sri Lanka’s azure blue waters. With hot springs, ocean views, open-air bungalows, tropical gardens among the options, you can breathe in the bliss of Sri Lanka’s soothing Ayurvedic treatments, enhanced by ancient rituals of well-being. Feel restored and your senses balanced, as you kick off the rest of your honeymoon together.
Charming sunsets
Cuddled close to the one you love, quietly watching as the sun slips below the horizon and turns the sky brilliant shades of red, pink and gold, can be one of a romantic vacation’s most treasured experiences. Being gifted with the most idyllic, serene beaches in the world, a sunset in Sri Lanka is a treat your eyes shouldn’t miss. Mirissa is a true stunner for its oceanfront vistas and palm-tree-lined sands as well as the uber-cool vibe of laid-back cafes, restaurants and bars lining the beach. Whether you choose to arrive in the late afternoon and linger on your beach mats to watch the sun dip below the island’s turquoise waters, or set up camp with a cocktail at one of the beachfront bars, you’re sure to enjoy a breathtaking sunset.
Sumptuous cuisine
Your romantic getaway to Sri Lanka is not complete until you indulge in authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. Cooked with fresh, native, seasonal ingredients, Sri Lankan food is as diverse as the culture of this island nation, offering a vivid array of flavor combinations: sweet, caramelized onion relishes, spicy scraped coconut, and the flavour of curry tamed by mild rice, and palm sugar sweetened desserts. Make your way towards local eateries who will shower you with an abundance of flavours or take a couple’s culinary class offered by your resort- it’s sure to entice your palate.
