| Sri Lanka has long been acknowledged as a great | | | | There are also a host of water sports on offer. |
| holiday destination. But in 2004 it fell victim to nature's | | | | 3. History |
| fury when the boxing-day tsunami caused mass | | | | If you're into history then you can't go far wrong here. |
| devastation. Still the exotic island came back fighting | | | | Sri Lanka is home to seven world heritage sites |
| and is once again a tourism hotspot. Here are the top | | | | including the ancient cities of Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya |
| five reasons to visit. | | | | and the golden temple of Dambulla. |
| 1. Beaches | | | | 4. Sights |
| If you're ideal holiday consists of lying on a beach with | | | | Kandy is the second biggest city in Sri Lanka and is |
| a good book and a long drink then this is the place to | | | | known as the Royal City. It is famous for its stunning |
| be. Sri Lanka is home to some of the most beautiful | | | | landscapes and is home to The Golden Temple. It is |
| beaches in the world. And with the tropical climate you | | | | one of Sri Lanka's most popular tourist destinations. |
| can chill out on the sand to your hearts content. | | | | 5. Culture |
| 2. Sports | | | | Religion is a big part of the Sri Lankan culture and the |
| Then again, if lying on a beach doing very little is | | | | island is home to plenty of temples, mosques and |
| anything but your ideal holiday then worry not. There | | | | churches. There are also several religious festivals |
| are plenty of adventure sports available in Sri Lanka, | | | | which take place on the island and draw crowds form |
| including mountain biking, rafting and rock climbing. | | | | all over the world. |