| The mainstay of the family holidays is always been a | | | | Colombo is the capital city with several places of |
| beach resort. Many beach resorts are encircled by | | | | tourist interest, some of the must visit ones being: |
| stunning landscape and national parks, providing | | | | 1. Dehiwala Zoo |
| plethora of opportunities for hale and hearty activities | | | | 2. Dutch Period Museum |
| like nature safaris, horse riding, canoeing, skiing, cycling | | | | 3. Fort Clock Tower |
| and hiking. Package holidays are easy on the pocket | | | | 4. Gangaramaya Temple |
| ways to take family on holidays. Standard hotel repast | | | | 5. Independence Hall |
| keep the expenditure of family holidays under control | | | | 6. Mt Lavinia Beach |
| and children generally like the option of buffet-style | | | | The blend of sun and sand with the immaculate |
| eating. | | | | ambiance provides memorable moments for a family |
| The upsurge of low-cost airlines has unfastened a | | | | away from cacophony of city life. Some exotic |
| remarkable choice of family holiday destinations. Family | | | | beaches of Sri Lanka are: |
| holidays to less known destinations like Turkey or | | | | 1. Negombo |
| Egypt or Sri Lanka offer great value for money. | | | | 2. Mount Lavinia |
| Gradually, families are picking and deciding on exotic | | | | 3. Kalutara |
| far-flung destinations. | | | | 4. Beruwela |
| People of all budgets ranging from 7 star to 1 star love | | | | 5. Bentota |
| to stay on the exotic sandy beaches whether its | | | | 6. Hikkaduwa |
| Mauritius, Bahamas or white sands of Maldives attract | | | | 7. Galle |
| all age groups due to their safe blue waters with | | | | 8. Arugam Bay |
| ample of water sport facilities, marine life excursions, | | | | Coming towards the countryside from Colombo, |
| boat trips etc. these beaches are also surrounded by | | | | Nuwara Eliya, the most famous hill station, some 6000 |
| beautiful country side. However, it is impossible for | | | | feet above sea level fosters stunning scenery. During |
| everyone to enjoy these beautiful destinations in their | | | | the travel between Colombo to Nuwara Eliya comes |
| limited budgets. | | | | Kitulgala where the film 'A Bridge over the River Kwai' |
| Families want to enjoy the taste of all these luxury | | | | was filmed. Going forward from Nuwara Eliya to |
| amenities within their budget range which varies from | | | | Haputale arrive the Horton Plains Nation Park (7200 ft). |
| person to person. For that matter, destinations like Sri | | | | This is the islands highest & most isolated plain |
| Lanka which can be a good alternative to Maldives | | | | also known as the 'The end of the World' as here the |
| can be visited by limited budget families. In terms of | | | | cliff plunges almost vertically for 700m. |
| overall expenses, a week's stay in Sri Lanka is almost | | | | Besides that there are unlimited heritage sites where |
| equal to a one day stay in Mauritius. | | | | the 'Temple of Tooth' in Kandy is a treat to watch. An |
| Unlike Mauritius, Sri Lanka is a value for money holiday | | | | eight days stay in a 3 Star Hotel with breakfast |
| destination offering wonders which include white sandy | | | | (excluding airfare and food)for a family of four which |
| beaches, serenity, great hill stations with flourishing | | | | includes two elders and two children only cost only |
| greenery, thrilling adventures in the mountains and off | | | | US$ 800- US$ 850 where a lot of companies |
| the riversides, astonishing wildlife and a rich legacy. The | | | | announce very cost effective internet booking |
| warm and friendly smiles of the people look forward | | | | packages for Sri Lanka. |
| to welcome all its tourists to their beautiful land. | | | | |