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EXPERIENCES YOU’LL LOVE

The best part of any journey is the experiences you have along the way, leaving
you with memories to relive long after the holiday is over.

The Indian Ocean has countless amazing things to see and do. Here are five of
our favourites to inspire your wanderlust.

Maldives

SURFING BEAUTIFUL BEACHES
The vast warm waters of the Indian Ocean are There is no shortage of Indian Ocean beaches
home to some of the most incredible surfing on which to soak up the sunshine. Stroll along
spots in the world. From surf schools to seaplane the pristine beaches of the Maldives or just sit
surfing safaris, the Maldives caters to all types of under a swaying palm tree and feel the sand
surfers. Some of the most gnarly surf breaks are between your toes. Visit one of the best beaches
Chickens and Cokes in the Malé Atoll, while Yin in the Seychelles, stunning Anse Lazio on
Yang in the Laamu Atoll is world renowned. Sri Praslin Island. The incredible mix of turquoise
Lanka’s south west coast is the place to catch a water, white sand and granite boulder formations
wave, with Mirissa and Unawatuna offering some make it perfect for sunbathing and swimming.
epic tubes. Surf’s up year round in the Indian Sri Lanka’s sun-kissed coastline is ideal for a
Ocean but the biggest swells arrive between April beach holiday. Be sure to visit Bentota for calm
and October. waters, golden sands and watersports. Anantara Veli Maldives Resort

Golden Temple of Dambulla, Sri Lanka

CULTURAL SITES
Sri Lanka has a rich culture with no less than six
UNESCO Word Heritage Sites in the country. Visit
the sacred city of Kandy to see the golden-roofed
Temple of the Sacred Tooth, housing Sri Lanka’s
most important Buddhist relic. Marvel at the
golden temple of Dambulla and the enigmatic
rocky outcrop of Sigiriya, perhaps the single most
dramatic sight in the country. Include Galle on
your itinerary to see Galle Fort, the fortified old
city with its car-free streets and stone sea walls.
In Polonnaruwa you can visit tombs, temples and
stupas over 800 years old.
Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

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