8 Discover Sri Lanka May - June 2011

Editorial for Kanbulo -Lifestyle Magazine (formerly Colombo Town)

Sri Lanka most recently played host to the Leading Lifestyle TV program in the world,

Exclusive Resorts and Day Spas with Alexander Shambly, which features the most luxurious Resorts, Hotels and Attractions globally.

The episode which will commence airing globally early next year features Resorts from the pristine white sandy beaches of the East Coast including Trincomalee down through the lush jungle region of Habarana and highlighting the Golden Belt with its tropical landscape in Bentota Beach.

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