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Magnificent ‘Madu Ganga’
A breezy boat ride on the Madu Ganga will not only take your breath away but will invigorate your senses and uplift your soul. The Madu River, situated in the Galle District is a fitting example of the intricate river channels which decorate our country’s south west coast. In the global context, the ecological importance of this site has garnered it the ‘Ramsar Wetland’ status in 2003 being the second largest wetland in Sri Lanka with a colossal 915 hectares with 23 islands inhabited by nearly 300 families. The Madu Ganga Sanctuary is now a Tourist Development Area and a Special Area Managed (SAM) by the Coast Conservation Department. Balapitiya is where the ‘Madu Ganga’ makes its home.
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Muthurajawela marsh
The name Muthurajawela has been coined from Sinhala meaning simply the Swamp of Royal Treasure for the treasures of kings in olden days are believed to be buried in that area. The Muthurajawela marsh is situated towards the southern part of Negombo and its boundaries span from the Negombo lagoon which also helps to create a coastal eco-system, and the Kelaniya River located at the northern tip of Colombo.
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Heavenly High at Hanthana
The Hanthana Mountain range is a beautiful delightful set of hill tops which are stunning with lush panoramic views. Overlooking grassy plains and eucalyptus trees lining the estates, you will see friendly faces of the estate workers greeting you. Driving breezily along the well-paved road, you will meander on the first and second Circular Roads which lead up to the Hanthana Housing Scheme. Also, the Forest Reserve road where the Circuit Bungalow is located offers sightings of hedgehogs, mongoose, rabbit and occasional wild boar spottings. The best aspect about Hanthana and the housing scheme is that the residents live in harmony with the animals and the peaceful and serene environment is testament of that.
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Meandering along Matale
Passing Matale from Kandy to Dambulla, many don’t realise what a beautiful township it can be even if it means stopping over for some tea. Besides being residential, it is also rich in history and the administrative capital of the Matale District. Matale is a town 142 kilometres (90 miles) from Colombo and 26 kilometres (17 miles) from Kandy. The Matale administrative district is home to the historical Sigiriya Lion’s Rock, the Aluvihare Temple and the Dambulla Cave Temple. Around the town are the stunning Knuckles mountain foothills called Wiltshire. This area is primarily an agricultural area, where tea, rubber, vegetable and spice cultivations dominate the Knuckles Mountain Range is the unique landmark of Matale.
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Nature: Saving Digana!
 If there ever was a place to sink in beautiful memories, it would be Digana. Blessed with beautiful scenery and a healthy atmosphere, Digana is the great location of the school Ecole Internationale, the renowned Digana Village Resort and delightful Orutota Chalets. In addition to this, the Digana Village has a peaceful environment for the residents who can jog around and take their time in living life.
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Kalpitiya Islands, a wildlife haven
The scenic Kalpitiya marine sanctuary extends to about 307 sq. km. being home to Sri Lanka’s largest coral reef, the ‘Bar Reef’. Right around clustered in a perfectly-formed jigsaw puzzle, are the islands around Kalpitiya which are both large and small shaped delicately within the sea and the Kalpitiya lagoon. Most of these islands, especially the ones by the lagoon, are covered with lush green mangroves that offer a haven for wildlife.
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Midnight ramble
Malaka Rodrigo goes in search of night life at Horton Plains “I have drunk to the full the sweet fragrance of dudhli flowers on moon-lit nights and, each time, I have felt that while I was in the city I had not known that moonlight could be so exquisite, that it could evoke such fear and detachment. I will not attempt to describe those moonlit nights; one may not experience them merely by hearing or reading of them. Beauty of this sort comes alive only under the wide-open skies, in silence and loneliness, with the undulating forests stretching as far as the horizon.”
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Lavish and thrilling promises from Mount Lavinia Hotel
Floribben to State dinners to culinary classics to wine and cheeses from Down Under amidst a chocoholic spread awaits in the first quarter in 2010 at Mount Lavinia Hotel Starting out as an imposing and majestic weekend abode, Mount Lavinia Hotel, consisting of 226 rooms inclusive of suites, retains the old world charm and imperial elegance of yesteryear combined with the most up to date facilities of a modern resort that any discerning traveler might ask for. Furthermore, the innovative events and unique menus that are churned up at the hotel are indeed the talk of the town and are a focal point for all guests. The hotel’s first quarter of events are bound to be your first choice.
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Decade of excellence at Earl’s Regency
Kandy’s popular five star attraction Earl’s Regency Hotel celebrated its 10th anniversary last week with much pomp and pageantry. The celebrations started with the early hour by announcing plans for an investment and expansion programme during the coming year.
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Spa Ceylon opens a boutique at Crescat Boulevard
Spa Ceylon, billed as a luxury Ayurveda brand opened a spa boutique at the Crescat Boulevard offering a range of treatments and products.
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The Dancing Peacock
It was only after the second safari ride at the Yala National Park only did we see a dashing peacock displaying his feathers to the proud peahen. We were lucky to chance upon it as we were heading to the Park’s entrance making it a lovely feather dance all the way as the peacock showcased his feathers for the peahen.
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Delve into Dwellings this season
 Looking to add a touch of elegance to your home this season? Or still hunting for that unusual gift or some gift ideas for Christmas?
Check out Dwellings at Greenpath in Colombo which specialises in offering a diverse range of exciting household and gift items for the average housewife at affordable prices.
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Club Palm Bay: Great treat for holiday makers
Thalawila Wella is a remote fishing villege off Marawila.and nobody was worried about this beautiful stretch of beach until the star class touch came to the life of the villege in1997.
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‘Palm Village’: Holiday among the palms
Uswetakeiyawa popularly known as Uk, is the closest and the most beautiful beach stretch close to the city of Colombo. Palm Village Hotel in Uswetakeiyawa is the popular place in the area and it lies close to the popular Hamilton Dutch canal, which was once the sole route from Colombo to Negombo and beyond.
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Travel: Mahiyangana
Despite controversies on the rights of the veddas, the Maduru Oya National Park has been declared as a vedda reservation site. With a history so rich and possibly the only connection Sri Lankans have to their ancestors, the well-being of the veddas should be taken into consideration. It's true, the veddas have means of living and their children are being educated in a vedda school while some veddas have graduated to being business people and talking on mobile phones. However, the veddas do like it when tourists and domestic travellers visit them. Having a different language where one might hear names like 'Kekuli' and 'Kekuli-pojji', it is good to know that history is still preserved in places like Dolagahawela, Muthugalwela passing Mahiyangana.
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