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Sights and sounds
of serenity Just
read the article here and answer the questions given on the coupon
before posting it to: The
first three correct entries drawn on this week's quiz win three
free weekends (one night's stay) for three lucky couples at the
Tree of Life Nature Resort. Entries close on Wednesday, June 5,
2002 and the winners' names will be Employees of Wijeya Newspapers and the Tree of Life Nature Resort and their families are not eligible to take part in this quiz. Kandy - instant images of culture, history, Kandyan dancers, the perahera, sprawling colonial buildings and much more. But how about a totally different experience in Kandy altogether? An experience with nature. The only nature resort in Kandy, Tree of Life adds a whole new dimension to the ancient hill capital. Located off the Kandy - Kurunegala road, the hotel is in Yahalatenna, where the name itself denotes its message- a place of friendship. With a nearly 100-year history, the main Tree of Life building around which the hotel is built, is said to have been occupied by Lord Louis Mountbatten, adding a touch of history to this picturesque site. Be it health, relaxation or simply entertainment, Tree of Life Nature Resort is sure to give you and your family an experience to remember. Stretching across 65 acres, this resort is surrounded by 700 acres of tea. But, the highlight is its emphasis on nature. The hotel has 40 luxurious rooms, all equipped with T.V., telephone, hot and cold water, A/C, a private balcony and even a mini bar. The hotel also has two restaurants which serve sumptuous food prepared by their own renowned chef. For those seeking fun and recreation, there's a mountain-top pool, a billiard room and a discotheque where you can dance the night away. For mountain lovers, the Knuckles range is just a glance away. Tree of Life offers a variety of activities for nature buffs. Ranging from bird watching, nature walks, hiking, mountain biking and fishing at natural ponds on the premises itself, Tree of Life gives you a refreshing and adventurous insight to the sights and sounds of the hill country. Another feature of interest is the hotel's Herbal Health Care Centre, which gives you a taste of Sri Lanka's unique ayurvedic medical culture. Rejuvenate and relax your exhausted self with head and face massages, steam baths, oil baths, aromatherapy and skin-care treatments made up of ayurvedic oils and lotions. Still staying close to the theme of relaxation, this resort is an ideal setting for meditation. Tree of Life Nature Resort has special activities for children as well. Apart from the main swimming pool, there's also a smaller pool for the little ones. A kiddies' park, pony rides and cricket grounds, are sure to keep them busy. So head for
the misty mountains where the air is clean, crisp and scented with
the magic of spices and flowers laid out in neat terraces around
the hotel. The atmosphere is wonderfully serene and the view breath-taking. |
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published
in The Sunday Times Travel page of June 9. 
