It was a beautiful evening at the Bundala National Park, and the sun was beginning to set. A few guests from Wild Coast Tented Lodge were midway through a guided safari with ranger Thilanka, hoping to catch a glimpse of some of the incredible wildlife that called this place home.

Most of us know the history of Sri Lanka. How it was visited by both The Buddha & Marco Polo, colonized first by the Portuguese, then by the Dutch and finally the English who named the island Ceylon. How coffee was the staple crop until a blight wiped it out and it was supplanted by tea.

The Scots are a tremendously mobile and resourceful people.Over the last couple of centuries these resourceful people took their talents in engineering, mining and tea and coffee growing to the ends of the earth and were instrumental in founding and building some of the great institutions we still see today. Including most of the fabled tea estates here in Sri Lanka.

This October, embark on a journey of self-discovery, rejuvenation, and inner peace with Serena at Kayaam House, a retreat designed to help you reconnect with your authentic self. Across three days, participants will be guided through practices that inspire personal transformation, balance, and clarity.

Experience the magic of Christmas and the wonder of the New Year at Resplendent resorts.

Cape Weligama, the celebrated Relais & Châteaux property and part of Resplendent Ceylon, is delighted to announce a deep refresh in celebration of its 10th anniversary.

Written by Ashmitha Gunaratne – Senior Executive Impact, Resplendent Ceylon.

It’s no secret that Ahangama houses some of the most Instagrammed dining spots in the island right now. Frequented by digital nomads and those with an eye for design, this once sleepy fishing village has cemented itself as Sri Lanka’s most vibrant surf town, with a continuously evolving food scene.

Once a sleepy village, Weligama is now south Sri Lanka’s buzziest surf town. It’s vibrant, laidback, and magical, with the sunny southern coast’s palm-fringed shores and inland paddies. It draws in both thrill seekers and those who love something a bit more sedate—breezy sundowners by the ocean, after-dinner nightcaps under star-studded skies, and lazy, jazzy brunches with good coffee under the tropical sun. More recently, Weligama has also become one of Sri Lanka’s culinary-forward beach spots, with a new sleeve of cafes, pizzerias, al fresco dining venues and sushi bars championing native, locally grown produce and once overlooked spirits. There’s something for everyone here, from al fresco lunches in stunning settings to vegan-focused menus, and craft cocktails curated by homegrown mixologists. This is our edit of some of the best places to eat and drink in Weligama, within a short drive from the resort—in no particular order. 

Resplendent Ceylon has introduced a special saving up to 20% for anyone travelling during Eid. More details regarding the offers can be accessed here. In addition to the above saving, there are further compelling reasons to consider travelling to Sri Lanka during this period.