Sri Lanka is a relaxed destination and ideal for unwinding in private, tranquil surroundings. Highlights are the picturesque cove-sprinkled southern coastline to Galle, famed for pretty beaches, a 17th century Dutch fort and a cosmopolitan vibe. These itineraries combine the lush interiors of a southern coastal towns and the tranquility and stately luxury of the best heritage and boutique hotels. The days are easy and light paced, as you laze on the beach, cycle through rural paddy farm land, and soak up some tropical sun.