During your visit to Sri Lanka, you can enjoy the many attractions that the country offers, along with your family, if they accompany you. Colombo has many restaurants and shopping arcades which can be checked out whilst enjoying breathtaking sunsets from the comfort of your hotel.

One hour south of Colombo, by expressway, is the Old Dutch fort and township of Galle and its surroundings. An interesting day trip await, spent exploring the ramparts, maritime museum, a variety of restaurants and beautifully restored Dutch heritage houses. On the way to Galle, the town of Bentota is famed for its sunny beaches and water sports. One hour north of Colombo, by expressway, you reach the perfect beach experience in Negombo with a host of resort hotels, water sports and recreational activities to satisfy all beach enthusiasts; once again, an ideal one day experience.

For players with more time to spare, there are ancient cities which go back over 2500 years, misty hill stations which grow the finest Ceylon tea, wildlife parks with elephant safaris and places of religious worship frequented by multitudes of faiths. Yet more facets of the country that can be explored. After taking in a competitive three days of Scrabble, there is the opportunity to enjoy the beauty and hospitality that is Sri Lanka.

Article with thanks to Priya Fernando of Scrabble Sri Lanka