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BEACH ESCAPE
Reef Villa & Spa comprises seven luxurious suites
featuring antique four-poster beds, set among three acres
of lush tropical gardens with palm-fringed pavilions and lily
ponds teeming with fish. A typical day at the resort might
include a walk along the beach, a clay cocoon treatment
at the Reefresh Spa, a sundowner overlooking the Indian
Ocean, and a dinner of fresh lobster and other seafood.
Special offer:
Book online for a minimum five-night stay and use voucher
code “ExpatSL” to enjoy a range of extras, including
complimentary dinner for two people (excluding
beverages), complimentary airport collection, and
cocktails on arrival. The offer only applies to Ocean Suites
and Main House Suites, which are priced from US$400
per suite per night. Valid until 31 August 2014. Contact
more information.
reefvilla.com
GALLE
GETAWAY
The Fort Printers is an
18th-century mansion
that has been restored
and converted into an
elegant, private, five-
suite hotel. The property has now been enlarged to include
two heritage villas, 54 Pedlar Street and 41 Church Street,
adding eight more suites. Both are 18th-century Dutch houses
that can be rented as whole villas or individual suites.
The Fort Printers has also expanded its popular
restaurant to include a formal section in the main hall of the
building. The restaurant uses fresh seafood and organic
local produce prepared in a Mediterranean-Moorish style.
As yellow-fin tuna is abundant in the area, you can expect
to find sashimi, grilled or seared tuna, along with lobster,
prawns and more. Meals are served in a frangipani-filled
courtyard overlooking a lap pool, or in the new dining
room. +94 91 2247977 | thefortprinters.com
FIT FOR A
DIGNI TARY
Set within Galle’s historic 17th-century
fortress on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka,
the recently refurbished Ambassador’s
House is a five-bedroom property bursting
with colonial charm. Once the residence
of the Bangladeshi ambassador, the house
boasts abundant living space, including a
roof terrace. Galle itself is a joy to visit, with
narrow streets bearing English and Dutch
names, impromptu cricket matches going
on, and ramparts perfect for strolling on
at sunset. Museums showcasing the fort’s
history plus a number of restaurants and
boutiques are all close by, and the south
coast beaches begin a few minutes’ drive
away. The house is fully staffed and comes
with an elongated plunge pool, Wi-Fi and
satellite television. elitehavens.com |
ambassadorshouse.com