b'rediscovering travelTRoPICAL SANCTUARIES ovERLooKING THE INdIAN oCEAN Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle ResortANANTARA PEACE HAVEN TANGALLE RESORTMINoR nestled within a vast coconut plantation on the coast of southern Sri HoTELS Lanka, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort is a serene hideaway fronted by a secluded beach. Enter the courtyard-style lobby to the beat of traditional drums. Rooms surround the split-level swimming pool, while the exclusive private villas come with plunge pools and have either garden or ocean views. The award-winning Anantara Spa has Ayurveda programs designed to detox, heal, and restore your energy. numerous dining options include a cliff-top rustic Italian restaurant, a Sri Lankan inspired Teppanyaki beach eatery, and a casual buffet restaurant.ANANTARA KALUTARA RESORTAnantara Kalutara Resort sits on a narrow peninsula where the Kalu ganga River meets the Indian Ocean. Its design is based on the work of Sri Lankan architect geoffrey Bawa. Enter a grand open-plan Anantara Kalutara Resort high-ceilinged lobby with stunning batiks and luxurious Sri Lankan furnishings. Rooms have large balconies with sweeping views of the lagoon or ocean, while suites and villas have private, enclosed gardens or sundecks and plunge pools. Plenty of activities are available, including zip-lining, rock climbing, watersports, archery and rifle shooting. Ayurvedic treatments at Anantara Spa are world-class, as is the food at Olu, Acquolina, and Spice Traders, the resorts three fabulous restaurants.AVANI KALUTARA RESORTLocated between the Indian Ocean and the Kalu ganga River in Kalutara, the recently refurbished Avani Kalutara Resort brings together colonial charm with local culture and contemporary design. Swaying palms, a lovely sand beach, and water on three sides PHOTOS: MInOR HOTELScreate a soothing ambiance. Rooms/suites have balconies facing the ocean, Kalu river lagoon, or tropical gardens; Ocean View suites also have plunge pools. Both the poolside Karadiya Bar and lagoon-facing Miridiya Bar have an easy-going vibe. Mangrove, the casual Avani Kalutara Resort beachfront restaurant, serves Sri Lankan and international cuisines. guests have access to Anantara Spa at the Anantara Kalutara Resort.28 \x1a HAYES JARVIS'