An island that hosts many climates from the temperate to the mild and cool, Sri Lankan vacations has much diversity to offer the intrepid traveller. While the central highlands provide holidaymakers with a wonderful opportunity to leave the rapid and fast paced world behind and relax amidst tea estates or with a view of sprawling mountains and valleys that is fit for a king, the coastal belt is replete with pristine and beautiful beaches which are easily among the best in South Asia. Residing in a Sri Lanka beach resort gives tourists the wonderful opportunity to watch iconic sunsets and enjoy a multitude of water sports. While destinations such as Arugam Bay in the East of the country are more suited for those seeking surf waves, beaches such as those in Bentota are idyllic and cater to relaxing and rejuvenating water sports.
When staying in a hotel in the area such as AVANI Bentota Resort & Spa, one is spoilt for choice in terms of holiday distractions. While water sports are plentiful, the town is replete with natural sights and other attractions as well. While Bentota can be accessed via bus as well as train, those coming via train will often disembark at Aluthgama. As it is only a few kilometres away, Bentota is quite easily accessible even if one opts for public transport.
Though many locals visit Bentota during December to witness or participate in the Bentota Perahera, tourists visiting at any time of the year can opt to visit a turtle hatchery in the vicinity. While the Bentota Perahera itself has been compared to the famed Esela Perahera that is conducted in Kandy in July and August, the procession is smaller but is no less stunning and is, therefore, a wonderful experience for tourists who wish to glimpse the local culture and heritage. Thus, activities while on holiday in Bentota are endless and its outcome is a truly well deserved vacation in the sun.
Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life.
