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I would like to get feedback from those who were there in November - December. Weather, ocean? Also, where is the best time to visit? Does it make sense to rent a car or go on scheduled excursions?
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The weather on the west coast (where Mount Lavinia is located) during these months is good for a beach holiday: rains are infrequent, and if they do, they do not last long. The ocean always excites, but the descent into the water is gentle, the wave is even, so you can swim, although it is unlikely that you will be able to swim in the water. The hotel itself is quite grandiose for a beach holiday, although it is unique in its kind, with a 200-year history with a romantic flair: at the beginning of the 19th century, an elegant white building on a hill in the suburbs of Colombo served as the residence of the Governor of Ceylon, Thomas Maitland. The British officer was captivated by the beauty of the dancer Lavinia, and in memory of that love, the estate was called "Lavinia's House", and her sculptural portrait still adorns the fountain at the entrance to the hotel.
It is no coincidence that the beach near the hotel is called the "Golden Mile": it stretches a wide strip along the resort area of the town, becoming a popular vacation spot for Colombo residents on weekends.
The hotel itself is often chosen by those who travel on business - for its proximity to Colombo, and newlyweds, because the colonial style of the interiors is a luxurious backdrop for wedding photos. But for a beach hotel, it seems to me somewhat vain (in this regard, the Negombo resort, which is located north of Colombo, is much more attractive).
It is no coincidence that the beach near the hotel is called the "Golden Mile": it stretches a wide strip along the resort area of the town, becoming a popular vacation spot for Colombo residents on weekends.
The hotel itself is often chosen by those who travel on business - for its proximity to Colombo, and newlyweds, because the colonial style of the interiors is a luxurious backdrop for wedding photos. But for a beach hotel, it seems to me somewhat vain (in this regard, the Negombo resort, which is located north of Colombo, is much more attractive).
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answered 13 years ago
They took it ... but immediately returned it and set off on the road already with a Sri Lankan driver. Unless, of course, you consider a vacation on the SL as a stage of preparation for the Paris-Dakkar rally)))
Left-hand drive, an abundance of heterogeneous vehicles on rather narrow roads - not in favor of a car tour along the ShL in a rented car.
Combined program, where the 1st part is a sightseeing "round tour" along the route by car with a driver and a guide, and the 2nd part is a sedentary vacation on the coast (see answer above) - ideal for the 1st acquaintance with the island : mobility, flexibility in the implementation of the program guarantee a considerable amount of impressions. At the same time, there is time for rest (active or passive, as you like).
Left-hand drive, an abundance of heterogeneous vehicles on rather narrow roads - not in favor of a car tour along the ShL in a rented car.
Combined program, where the 1st part is a sightseeing "round tour" along the route by car with a driver and a guide, and the 2nd part is a sedentary vacation on the coast (see answer above) - ideal for the 1st acquaintance with the island : mobility, flexibility in the implementation of the program guarantee a considerable amount of impressions. At the same time, there is time for rest (active or passive, as you like).
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answered 13 years ago
