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‘DINE WITH THE CLASSICS’ AT THE DUTCHMAN’S STREET
October 2020| 161 views
The Dutchman’s Street is a vintage, European themed, award-winning restaurant situated inside the Matara Dutch Fort accessing the Indian Ocean from its backyard, which is recognized as one of the best restaurants in the south with a range of international...
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SKY GARDEN
September 2020| 105 views
We climbed up the stairs to the upper floor balcony, where rows of neatly arranged plants could be seen. A net was draped over the garden to minimize the harshness of the sun, while the drip irrigation system was...
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THANUJA’S FISHING
September 2020| 126 views
Large ponds with green tinged water catches your eye, there is work going on as large nets are cast and slowly drawn as little fish known as Fingerlings (Angillan in Sinhala) are transferred into the cement tank. Soon these Fingerlings...
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RELAX AND REJUVENATE
September 2020| 74 views
Hilton Colombo • Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet at Graze Kitchen; Daily; 6am to 10.30am, noon to 2.30pm and 7pm to 11pm • High Tea Platters; L.A.B; 3pm to 6pm • Sri Lankan dinner buffet at Curry Leaf Restaurant...
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TEA & EXPERIENCE FACTORY AN ADVOCATE OF SELF-SUSTAINABILITY
September 2020| 21 views
First established in the late 1800’s under the British colonial reign, the Kabaragalla Tea Factory is a masterpiece of prefabricated industrial engineering that owes its grandiose design to the Victorian engineer. Situated in Mandaram Nuwara, this working tea factory has...
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Hiriketiya the new kid on the block
March 2020| 156 views
Hiriketiya Beach took us by surprise; after driving along coastal Matara, with regular glimpses of the turquoise Indian Ocean to our right, we had turned to a small lane. Despite the surfboards placed at roadside restaurants and villas, the drive...
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National Crafts Council Preserving Traditional Crafts
March 2020| 309 views
The National Crafts Council (NCC) is responsible for the nurturing and preservation of Sri Lankan traditional craftsmen and their art thus, ensuring that the country’s heritage transcends to the next generation. A visit to a craft village allows guests to...
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‘Ayurvie Sigiriya’ by Theme Resorts & Spas
March 2020| 181 views
Theme Resorts & Spas has launched a second addition to the ‘Ayurvie’ series, ‘Ayurvie Sigiriya’. The retreat was ceremoniously inaugurated by Her Grace the Duchess of Rutland Emma Manners. The Duchess, who was on an ayurvedic wellness tour in Sri...
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Plein Air 2020 by Ifthikar Cader
March 2020| 57 views
Ifthikar Cader, a self-taught artist expresses vivid and charming views of Sri Lankan landscapes, wildlife and still-life paintings in a series of impressive portraits for Plein Air 2020....
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Chef Dharshan Munidasa launches Carne Diem Maldives by Ignis Maximus
March 2020| 159 views
Dharshan Munidasa introduces a new steak concept, with his latest restaurant, ‘Carne Diem Maldives’ by Ignis Maximus at The Marina @ CROSSROADS
in the Maldives....
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