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A sense of exploration is at the heart of Sri Lanka, thanks to its varied landscapes and cultural richness – something Red Savannah’s Sri Lanka expert Rachel Cooper says makes it a popular destination for
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luxury travellers seeking holidays with a “sense of discovery” that stretch “beyond the sunlounger”. She adds that a recent change in the operator’s average length of stay in the destination – an increase from 11 to 14 days – suggests people going to the Indian Ocean are looking for holidays with “layers” that include culture, wildife and beaches. Cooper explains there are four distinct Sri Lankan landscapes that keep visitors coming back: fascinating temples in the north; plantations and luxury bungalows along the tea trails; safaris in Yala National Park; and villas on the south coast with “miles and miles of beautiful white sand”. Gaind says Sri Lanka’s remarkable wildlife is a key factor helping to attract travellers who may not have considered Sri Lanka before, with the chance to spot leopards, elephants, sloth bears, water buffaloes, crocodiles and more. Joan Jones, creative travel director at Once in C .KHGVKOG *QNKFC[U CITGGU CFFKPI VJG CIGPE[ ª
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