Sri Lanka, a land made up of diverse landscapes offers a wide selection of leisure pursuits and plenty of space in which to get away from it all, arm in arm with the person who matters the most to you. Equipped with such a thought, couples considering holidaying in Sri Lanka will be placed in the perfect position to set about discovering all there is to the Emerald Isle. From beachfront stays to waking up to the sounds of the wild, herein one can pick and choose from an assortment of destinations to base your next romantic getaway.

The region referred to as Trincomalee or ‘Trinco’ for short rewards couples as well as newlyweds with complete access to a host of tranquil beaches that are both rewarding and relaxing to be on. The strikingly beautiful stretches encompassing Nilaveli and Uppuveli are firm favourites should you desire to walk hand in hand while admiring glorious sunsets and the blue-green seas that lap its coastlines.

Arguably, the main reason for diving into the allures of Sri Lanka’s Deep South in this day and age, the town of Mirissa welcomes adventure travellers as well as leisure visitors to its shores for unobstructed access to go whale watching. Your starting point will be on the shores of the crescent-shaped beach of Mirissa but the sole caveat would be that you will be called upon to rise at the crack of dawn if you and your significant other seek the complete experience and joys of whale watching in Mirissa. A range of tour companies can be sought in this regard who will gladly assist you along the way towards delighting in scenes of blue whales, sperm whales and playful dolphins for that matter that are known for putting on a show of their own.

Surrounded by lush green jungles, free-flowing cascades and a side to Sri Lanka never replicated elsewhere, the dreamy whispers of Ella will soon begin trickling through no sooner than you have arrived here. Although well known for its ziplining facilities, Ella sure does have its fair share of thrills and spills that can centre on treks through forests where clearings will soon afford you views of trains travelling across the famed Nine Arch Bridge or hiking expeditions to the summit of Little Adam’s Peak or Ella Rock. Overall, for a touch of adventure and an adrenaline rush like no other, look no further than the charms of Ella.

Reflecting age-old customs and practices that date back centuries and to the times of the Sinhalese kings who fought bravely in the face of overwhelming adversity, the city of Kandy ought to feature prominently should you want a dose of local culture. Be it a stroll around Kandy Lake, a journey to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic which is the very heart and soul of Buddhism in the locale or an exceptional outing to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens; Kandy will prove to be well worth the time and effort. Those couples seeking to commence the most important chapter of their lives would do well to check in at Hunas Falls which is amongst the best honeymoon hotels in Kandy from where such adventures might be pondered upon.

Have as much variation to your itinerary as it is advisable to experience the numerous colours and shades of Sri Lanka. Even going on a wildlife safari to popular reserves such as Yala where the elusive leopard lives, and Udawalawe where many an elephant can be caught sight of, do make every effort to experience the very best of what Sri Lanka has to offer passionate and intrepid travellers like your selves.