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Whale of a Time:
Exploring Sri Lanka’s South Coast
Looking for ideas for a Sri
Lanka itinerary? We asked
the team from
Lantern,
a
boutique beach hotel on the
country’s southwest coast,
to provide some insights into
how you can make the most
of your holiday time.
A
destination on the rise. That’s the view that many people have of Sri
Lanka, and it comes as no huge surprise when you read about how
much the island has to offer. The southern coastline is especially rich in
great travel experiences, and it makes an ideal destination for a five- or
seven-day Sri Lanka break.
Lantern is a six-room luxury hotel located right on the beach between the southern
towns of Mirissa and Matara. It’s well positioned as a base for some fabulous day
trips, from the famous Galle Fort to a plethora of nature reserves and farms.
Of course, you don’t have to drag yourself away from the property if you don’t
want to; and Lantern’s 23-metre freshwater pool with accompanying swinging