Postcards from Sri Lanka - Honeymoon, Luxury Villas, Wildlife Safari and Supporting Locals
Let’s face it. We are all itching to travel somewhere, soon and for many of us – a holiday we take must make a difference to the destination.
Whether you’re planning a Sri Lanka honeymoon, an adventurous wildlife safari or looking for the most perfect luxury villas in Sri Lanka to rent, here are four postcards to inspire from one spectacular tropical island. Each itinerary we curate is underpinned by Ayu in the Wild’s ‘Sustainable Travel Policy’ which supports meaningful initiatives endorsed or managed by Ayu in the Wild.
The Stylish Seclusion of a Perfect Sri Lanka Honeymoon Hotel
The morning view from the Ella Suite at Nine Skies is perfectly framed in long French windows that open up to carpets of green rising to the clouds backlit by the golden sun. Imagine waking up to that, on your trip to Sri Lanka. Sigh! The Ceylon Tea filled valleys are a darker green, shaded by pines and eucalyptus. The air is crisp and scented, the sweet notes of the tea gardens and forests waft in, uplifting the senses. Tea is always a treat on this island and when it’s delivered to your suite by your private butler with a warm Sri Lankan smile and a fresh spring of Camellia sinensis (tea) leaves from the neighbouring fields it really sets the mood for the day ahead. Nine Skies understands that one must be exceptionally enticed each morning to leave the luxurious comforts of this suite, perfect for a Sri Lanka honeymoon. It is an art they have perfected in union with the greeting of the great outdoors.
Beachside Chic Luxury Villa to Rent in Sri Lanka
There’s really nothing dreamier than having your own luxury villa for a secluded hideaway. This magnificent 3-bedroom oasis is part of Ayu in the Wild’s handpicked luxury villa collection, an exclusive list of luxury villas to rent in Sri Lanka. Designed by one of Sri Lanka’s prominent architects to immerse you in beach life with a twist of rustic antiques epitomizing chic, luxury island living and how to live it well on one of the best beaches of Sri Lanka.
The wide and spacious open living spaces with a soothing design aesthetic and tastefully styled interiors and bedrooms are perfect for relaxing. However, be prepared to be blown away by the sheer blues and lulls of the warm Indian Ocean, vistas worth soaking up and stepping into when you roll out of bed every morning. Just bliss.
Fully staffed with a team well versed in outstanding Sri Lankan hospitality and an amazing blend of cuisines, you can focus on just relaxing. The hard choices at this private Sri Lanka villa for rent will be which sumptuous outdoor living space to snuggle in with a margarita in hand, whether to dip your toes in the villa’s private pool or in the ocean (literally a few steps away) and if you prefer to wake up to stunning views of the sea or a tropical lush garden in bloom. It’s indulgence at its best, offering a luxurious yet private home away from home feel.
Ceylon Concierge by Ayu - Sri Lanka’s Luxury Villa Specialist recommends this chic beach side luxury villa to rent in Sri Lanka for couples looking for seclusion and small family getaways.
Bear this Wild Sri Lanka Food Tour in Mind
Sri Lanka believes in Lunch. It is considered a sit-down meal by most locals, specially by local sloth bears in Sri Lankan jungles when Ceylon Ironwood trees (Palu) bear sweet juicy berries from May to August - their ultimate feast. Sloth bears are among the most elusive of Sri Lanka’s wildlife and the Palu season is the best time to photograph the bears. It’s not unusual to find them nestled among the Palu branches for hours and drowsily napping away after eating the fallen fermented berries under the trees. It’s quite the sight on a wildlife safari in Sri Lanka.
Ayu in the Wild Holidays are safari specialists and craft some wonderful moments inside National Parks. If you fancy an exciting bush meal in the jungle, take a look at this Sri Lanka wildlife safari experience in Kumana National Park which was recently featured amongst the Top 7 Picnic Spots in the World by Wanderlust Magazine.
Giving a Gift on Your Sri Lanka Luxury Holidays
Its the people you meet and their stories that will etch a destination on your mind.
The pandemic has affected us all – but for some locals across the island, it’s been tough going. This year, Ayu in the Wild is committed to support them to keep their heads above water. One amazingly talented woman entrepreneur who has beaten the odds of a physical disability by obtaining a Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Jaffna has long been pursuing her passion and hobby in craft-making. She is now faced with a shortage of raw material and lacks knowledge to design and market her produce to gain access to the boutique jewellery markets. Our aim is to link her up to wider markets by providing mentorship and guidance – and keep her smiling. These are people and stories that are often not found in guidebooks.
Drop a note to the Travel Designers of Ayu in the Wild, if we have tempted you to check if your passport is still travel-ready.
Ayu in the Wild Holidays is a 100% Sri Lankan owner-run bespoke luxury travel agency and are specialists in curating sustainable slow luxury holidays to Sri Lanka, since 2012. Founders of @sustainabletravelsrilanka
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