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Spice Island

Touching down in the Sri Lankan city of Colombo, it’s hard to believe you’ve just landed in the capital of one of the world’s most dynamic countries. Dwarfed by a thick forest of banana trees and towering coconut palms, Bandaranaike International Airport feels tiny and welcoming, and despite Sri Lanka’s proximity to India, the vibe is much more Maui than Delhi. Only when you spot the signs written in the distinct curlicue Sinhalese script does it register that you are, indeed, in the heart of South Asia. Is this paradise? First impressions suggest that it just might be.

Surprisingly, Sri Lanka is still off the beaten path for even veteran adventurers. Though the civil war that ravaged the country for more than two decades officially ended in 2009, the tourism industry has yet to fully make up for lost time. For visitors who pine for lush landscapes

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