When I think of Sri Lanka, I hear the early morning meows of peacocks and see endless undulating rows of green tea bushes, vibrant rice paddies, wild elephants walking along the highway and giant sea turtles floating in the shallows of the Indian Ocean. I smell cardamom and curries and taste king coconut juice and cinnamon-infused tea.
You'll find the full list of my recommendations for where to stay, eat, shop and explore in our updated Sri Lanka guide—and don't miss local designer Lindsay Tay...
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