b'rediscovering travelENDLESSS U M M E RSublime stays that are perfect for exploring the richness of this island nationTEARdRoPHoTELSGOATFELL,nUWARA ELIYAPerched among tea WALLAWWA,bushes on a hill near cOLOMBO nuwara Eliya, this Wallawwa is not yourformer estate managers typical colombo airportbungalow still delivers hotel. This 18th-centurya warm and inviting manor house hotel, setambiance even during in 200-year-old tropicalthe cooler hill country gardens, with a gourmetnights. Enjoy gourmet restaurant, jungle poolfood, butler service and and heavenly spa, oozessplendid views from the style and serenity.infinity pool.LUNUGANGA, NINE SKIES, ELLABEnTOTA Promising far-reaching Lunuganga was thehill country views, this country house ofstylishly refurbished renowned architectcolonial-era tea geoffrey Bawa.bungalow hotel is Highlights at thismajestically perched on sprawling estate area tea-fringed hill near the lake vistas, 12Ella. The lovely garden acres of gardens, andpool has stunning views architectural flourishes. across the valley. KUMU BEACH,CAMELLIA HILLS, BALAPITIYA DIcKOYAOn a soft sandy beachLive the life of a modern-this contemporary hotelday tea planter in a with chic dcor, al frescoboutique bungalow dining, sprawling lawn,hotel in Sri Lankas hill PHOTOS: TEARDROP HOTELSand infinity pool offerscountry. From its verdant guests a blissful holiday.valley-sideperch, Kumu Beach is located onFORT BAZAAR, gALLE views of the mirror-still Sri Lankas palm-fringedA handsome 17th-century merchants townhouse, redefined withcastlereagh Reservoir sunset coast famous forcontemporary interiors and a Middle Eastern vibe. Situated within aand surrounding nesting sea turtles andUnEScO-listed 17th-century fort with cobblestone streets, this spatea-wrapped hills are exciting watersports. hotel is known for high-end service and gourmet dining. spectacular.26 \x1a HAYES JARVIS'