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And then there are the beaches. Dazzlingly white and often untrod, they ring the island
so that no matter where you go, you'll be near a sandy gem. Should you beat the inevitable
languor, you can surf and dive world-class sites without world-class crowds.
It's So Easy
Distances are short: see the sacred home of the world's oldest living tree in the morning
(Anuradhapura) and stand awestruck by the sight of hundreds of elephants gathering in the
afternoon (Minneriya). Discover a favourite beach, meditate in a 2000-year-old temple,
exchange smiles while strolling a mellow village, marvel at birds and wildflowers, try to
keep count of the little dishes that come with your rice and curry. Stroll past colonial gems
in Colombo, then hit some epic surf.
Sri Lanka is spectacular, it's affordable and it's still often uncrowded. Now is the best
time to discover it.
