This mango-shaped island in the Indian Ocean has long been famed for its beauty and valued for its natural resources. Recently, the country ended its 30-year civil war. With peace restored throughout the country, tourism is on the rise. The southern coast features picturesque white sand beaches, while the center of the country has sprawling green tea fields. After only …
Bordering Yala National Park, Kirinda Lodge is part of the Ceilão Villas family-owned hotel group. The lodge was originally the dream home of their father, a passionate lover of wildlife. He would regale his children with bedtime stories of close encounters with wild animals. Staying at the property, it is easy to see how one could become spellbound by the …