For such a small island, Sri Lanka has just as much to offer as some of the larger island in this region. Waterfalls and ambling rivers, blue lagoons and sandy beaches frame the ancient cities and vibrant cultures of this island. But it’s the people who really make this island the welcoming, diverse paradise it is, many having had to start again from scratch after the Tsunami in 2004. Shop till you drop for trinkets and crafts in the morning before mountain biking round the island in the afternoon.

SEYCHELLES
Mahe is the largest of the Seychelles Islands, with 68 beaches for you to take your pick from, all with powdery white sands. From its peaks you can see the other islands, surrounded by coral reefs, and the capital, Victoria, Read more…