Tuesday, August 3, 2010


HERITANCE KANDALAMA







Call it pure bliss. Call it eco pleasure. Heritance Kandalama sits still, it’s back to the Kandalama rock and its front gazing over the placid waters of the Kandalamama Tank that is almost 2000 years old.

Poised regally, it surveys the rich wildlife that visits its precincts. Located amidst verdant jungle, Calm waters and Rocky Mountains, it offers a holiday where one can wake up to bird calls, stunning vistas, profuse foliage and absolute luxury. Heritance Kandalama is flanked by two UNESCO world heritage sites-the 1st Century AD Sigiriya rock fortress. And it also has its share of undisputed worldwide recognition. A visionary architectural design of the highly acclaimed Geoffrey Bawa ,the resort melds completely into the nearly 200 acres of conservational forest that surround it, bringing time to a standstill and making one believe that heaven as at its doorstep.































HERITANCE AHUNGALLA
















At Heritance Ahungalla tradition comes alive in five-star elegance, with exotic living spaces and dining experiences. The lobby pool blends with the sea providing an endless relaxing vista. The magnificence of the Indian Ocean, the sapphire blue waters and the paradisiacal sunsets blend with equal ease as the eye rushes to meet an endless ultramarine expanse.

Smooth lines and shades of black, gold and brown characterize the design that graces the interiors. Even the landscaped gardens set the pace for s rejuvenating stay. Call it the perfect setting for holidaying, romantic dining or corporate conferencing. Steeped in history, Heritance Ahungalla lies on the stretch of beach where the great army of king parakramabahu the 2nd fought and defeated a Kerala invasion and subsequently stations the army’s stables. Legendary Geoffrey Bawa created this, his earliest masterpiece, inspired by a heady fantasy of sea spray and soul-searching.


















HERITANCE TEA FACTORY
















Nuwara Eliya or ‘Little England’ as it is fondly called, was once the abode of British colonial subjects because of its spring like weather and is still dotted with stately colonial homes and manicured tea gardens.

The withering lofts have been transformed in to 57 fully-fitted guest rooms. The Hotel’s superb transformation from an abandoned tea factory to a thriving star hotel has won it worldwide acclaim and recognition.

The cool mists curve their fingers to stroke your cheek, the chill in the air is reminiscent of the moorlands of England, Yet the kiss of sunshine and the lush carpet of tea that stretches to the end of horizon, begs to differ. Located six degrees from the Equator and 6,800 feet above sea level, Heritance Tea Factory brings the warmth of the cuppa to rejuvenate and restore, its inimitable style infuses the essence of tea to every conceivable experience that is to be had, in this almost dream like haven.




























EARLS REGENCY - KANDY




Kandy,nestling amidst the hills surrounding the historic Temple housing the sacred Tooth Relic of the Lord Buddha, and other historic sites of an ancient kingdom.

* The 18-link Golf Course by the Victoria Dam is rated the best in the region.

* The Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya - a great horticultural experience.

Earl’s Regency in Kandy, blend of age-old traditional hospitality with picturesque splendor…nestling in the bosom of Kandy, the historical hill capital of Sri Lanka.

104 luxuriously appointed quest rooms, providing the ultimate in comfort, each with its own panoramic view of Kandy’s scenic beauty…

A choice of three restaurants,pandering to every culinary whim;private BBQ on your own room terrace.

The Mirabelle, fine dining restaurant, provides international cuisine and elegant a la carte dining, while the Far Pavilion Restaurant & coffee shop tantalizes with an exciting and varied menu.

Experience the fine art of relaxation at the Renaissance Spa…where soothing personal attention and therapeutic expertise provides total indulgence for body, mind and soul.

A spacious, well appointed ballroom and private meeting rooms provide just the right ambiance for wedding, functions, meetings or special events.

Recreational options include an open-air swimming pool, a fully equipped fitness, tennis court and trekking paths.



















BROWNS BEACH HOTEL





A quaint fisher-town with cotton wool surf and palm fringed beaches harkens you to dig your toes deep the quintessence of the good life. Browns Beach twins simple pleasures like picking seashells under the golden warmth of the tropical sun with luxury that pampers.


Negombo, a thriving fishing hamlet, once claimed by the Dutch, Portuguese and the British, today, is sought after by holiday makers seeking sun, sea and fun. It is located in close proximity to the Bandaranaike International Airport.

Wake up and walk on spectacular golden sands fringed by the turquoise tropical sea.

Nestling amidst palm groves, Browns Beach Hotel can boast of its unspoiled private beach and a gamut of speciality therapies from Sri Lankan Ayurveda.