{"id":1256,"date":"2016-06-21T16:55:19","date_gmt":"2016-06-21T14:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/?p=1256"},"modified":"2016-06-21T16:55:19","modified_gmt":"2016-06-21T14:55:19","slug":"sri-lanka-a-dream-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/sri-lanka-a-dream-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"Sri Lanka, a dream destination"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Sri<\/a><\/p>\n

If you like to travel the world and discover extraordinary places, make sure to go to Sri Lanka<\/a>. A magical place that more and more tourists are visiting year after year because of its tranquillity, culture, spectacular scenery… You’ll feel like you’re in another world. At RIU Hotels & Resorts<\/a>, we’ve fallen in love with this destination, and so we’re opening our first hotel in this exotic land in this August<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Paradisiacal<\/a><\/p>\n

After reading this post, you’ll understand why this place fascinates us, and probably also end up making a reservation for a holiday in Sri Lanka. Its paradisiacal palm-lined beaches and lush forests make green the predominant colour on the island. It’s no coincidence that they call it the Emerald Isle of Asia<\/strong>, eh?<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

If you want another convincing reason to visit this place, here you have one: its culture and art, influenced by different civilizations, can be experienced in every corner of the island. Here are some interesting facts: the traditional dance is called Sinhala, and it’s full of acrobatics and symbolism; days with a full moon are holidays; its architecture and painting are influenced by Buddhism; it has hundreds of amazing monuments, caves, and ruins of long-forgotten kingdoms. Did you know that Sri Lanka is the country with the most World Heritage sites in the world?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Anuradhapura\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Sigiriya\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Ahungalla is the zone where we have our hotel, the perfect starting point for countless excursions and visits to great monuments: visit the Galapatha Raja Maha Vihar and Kanda Viharaya temples\u2014in the latter, you’ll find the largest seated Buddha statue in the world<\/strong>; you don’t want to miss the excursion to Adam<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>s Peak<\/strong> or forget about the historic colonial city of Galle<\/strong>; if you like animals, spend a day touring the Udawalawe National Park by jeep and enjoy nature at its wildest.<\/p>\n

\"Explore<\/a><\/p>\n

Want to see dolphins, tortoises, and whales? You’ll find many zones that are perfect for snorkelling and exploring the sea floor<\/strong>. When it comes to eating, remember that the national dish of Sri Lanka is rice with curry. They make it a very special way, as the curry contains cinnamon, chillies, saffron, ginger, and other spices that make it a very spicy dish. Wherever you go, order tea, it’s the favourite drink there.<\/p>\n

\"Riu<\/a><\/p>\n

Don’t wait any longer and make a reservation for your holiday in this paradise. At RIU we’d love to have you stay with us, and we have a perfect 24-Hour All Included<\/strong> hotel for you: the Riu Sri Lanka<\/a>. Go to our website and find out more about this hotel that’s about to open its doors for your enjoyment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you like to travel the world and discover extraordinary places, make sure to go to Sri Lanka. A magical place that more and more tourists are visiting year after year because of its tranquillity, culture, spectacular scenery… You’ll feel like you’re in another world. 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