Sri Lanka is also home to an incredible range of ‘Ayurvedic herbs’ with potent and gentle curative powers.

Ayurveda actually means the ‘science of life’, and in fact the skills of Sri Lanka’s Ayurvedic practitioners are highly sought after. They treat acute and chronic illnesses, but most importantly they work on means of prevention against the onset of these illnesses.

Herbal massages and beauty treatments in the many spas and traditional health centres are popular means of relaxation for those wishing to unwind, relax and be pampered in lush surroundings. The difference here is that the locations are so beautiful they act as aesthetic emollient to the mind and body.

Imagine your spa with a view across a magnificent lake, reflecting the image of the rock fortress Sigiriya – the eighth wonder of the modern world. You will be too relaxed to leave.