The island offers everything from snorkelling and sandy beaches to golf and hill-country tea plantations; from ancient temples and ruins to shopping opportunities in Colombos bustling streets.
Author Royston Ellis combines experience with enthusiasm to help visitors get the most from this magical isle, with accommodation ideas to suit all budgets - from cheap guesthouses to boutique villa luxury. Watch the national cricket team while enjoying a cup of the worlds finest tea, admire colonial architecture or visit World Heritage sites; everyone will find something to admire in this enchanting tiny teardrop.