Sri Lanka offers travelers palm-studded beaches, rolling plantations and sacred sights steeped in spirituality. With charming people, mysterious ruins and some of the best cuisine in the world, Sri Lanka’s hypnotic essence will remain with you long after you've gone back home.

While in Sri Lanka, visit the Pinnawala elephant orphanage and discover the treasure of elephants. Other places of interest are the Temple of the Tooth Relic, the majestic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the ancient Kingdom of Kandy and the serene Royal Botanical Gardens.