SRI LANKA On the scale of a world map, Sri Lanka -the Isle of Serendipity, popularly known as Ceylon, appears to hang like a tiny teardrop over the Indian Ocean. In reality though, this tropical isle is certainly no drop in the ocean. From north to south it has a maximum length of 270 miles and its widest point measures 140 miles, giving it a land area of 25,300 sq miles.

At tropical beach level the thermometer soars into the mid 80 degrees farenheit, but within an hour's journey by road, lies the breathtaking hill country where the temperature drops to 50 degrees farenhite. As quickly as the climate changes, so does the dramatic scenery. An equally short journey will bring you the ancient cities of Sri Lanka's ancient civilization. On these journeys, you can see palm fringed beaches, a wealth of wild life, exotic flora, plains and highlands, rivers, lakes and waterfalls. These are true beauties of Sri Lanka, a calm and serene countryside, matched by an enticingly simple way of life.

Sri Lanka offers you endless miles of perfect golden sand, fringed by swaying coconut palms. Favourite beach resorts on the West, South and East Coast are everyone's idea of a tropical paradise with temperatures in the middle 80 degrees farenhite virtually all year round. Sri Lanka inspires a beautiful lethargy.

For those of you who are more energetic, there is water skiing, sailing, surfing, scuba diving and deep-sea fishing. The coral gardens of Hikkaduwa and the great and little Bassws on the south coast, plus Trincomalee and Pigeon Island on the east coast are a few of the several spots in Sri Lanka's for the underwater fanatic. When you slide into these crystal clear waters, you will discover brilliant tropical submarine scenery, shipwrecks and shoals of brightly coloured fish basking in their coral sanctuaries.

If you are a nature lover then the Sinharaja Rain Forest is for you. Scientists believe that it represents botanical and zoological environment, whose evolution has been undisturbed for at least 100 million years. Today only very few such forests are remaining in whole of Asia. It is also a primeval sanctuary for over 170 varieties of exotic orchids.

Horton Plains will be another special attraction to nature lovers. This remote plateau is the island's last remaining mountain forest - the home of some fauna and flora species found nowhere else in the world.

THE TOURS

Expedition to an ancient civilization (TW1 - EC)	Unique Adventure Safari (TW2 - EC )
Unique Scenic Safari (TW3 - EC)	Eco Adventure Tour (TW4 - EC)

If you are a Bird Watcher, then you must visit Kumana and Wirawila - two of Sri Lanka's magnificent bird sanctuaries. Stilts, Barbets, Flycatchers, Ibis, Pelicans, Parrots, Peacocks, Parakeets, Devil Birds, Hawks, Jungle Fowl and Stork are abundant in these sanctuaries.

If your dream is to have your vacation in an environment of an ancient civilization, the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka is just for you. Here is the sacred city of Anuradhapura - the capital city of Buddhism, founded in the 5th century BC, you will find the sacred Bo Tree grown >from a sapling of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment. It is the oldest living tree in documented history.

In its vicinity are the remains of towering Dagobas, massive Buddha statues carved into granite rocks, Temples and Parks built in as far back as the 5th Century BC. In Polonnaruwa, the medieval capital of Sri Lanka, you will find where the art, architecture and engineering were revived into a cultural epoch.

Climb the massive rock of Sigiriya, rock fortress built in the 5th Century AD. It is an enduring tribute to one man's vision.

All of which bear testimony to a proud and imaginative ancient civilization that lived on this island.

The island has some of the finest international hotels, where modern day luxuries are matched by traditional hospitality and charm. The cuisine can be cosmopolitan or indigenous. Naturally enough fresh seafood is a speciality of the island - with lobsters, crab, prawn and squid heading the extensive menus. But for a taste of traditional Sri Lanka, there is a full range of local dishes including spiced curry and rice, plus a profusion of delicious fruits - mango, bananas, pineapple, mangosteen, avocado, papaya, rambuttan and of course, you can sample "Ceylon Tea" - the finest flavour in the world.

So why not make your next holiday a Dream Vacation by going on an Expedition to an Ancient Civilization, or experience an Unique Adventure Safari in this topical island known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean.

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