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Jungle-shrouded roads wind through the waterfall-strewn interior. Cyan waters lap on sparkling slate-coloured shores. High above, lofty lakes reach – and meet – the clouds. At every turn, fresh fruit and laughter are abundant, but there’s a noticeable absence of tourists. That is, until cruise season when seemingly every local turns guide-cum-driver for 8 hours and day trippers can drown the main attractions. Why visit?Chiselled and dramatic landscapes straight from a movie scene, medieval castles and bridges ranging from preserved to disrepair, tumbling waterfalls, epic hiking trails, and myths of fairies make the Isle of Skye one of the most beautiful islands in the world.

Thai Hua Museum is 8 km from the resort, while Chinpracha House is 8.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Phuket International Airport, 26 km from Island Escape by Burasari - SHA Extra Plus.The ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, Sri Lanka, has had plenty of news coverage in recent years – from being tourism’s new darling to the political and economic crisis. Beyond the headlines, however, remains a verdant interior of hilltop villages, an ocean-calling coastline, and plenty of wildlife spotting opportunities. We only had generator electricity for a few hours a day; we ate repetitive locally caught communal meals with the twenty other visitors staying at this lodge on Kri Island. Our hosts were passionate locals dedicated to conservation. We slept in small wooden huts where animals roamed free and steeped out of the door into waters inhabited by baby sharks. Sunsets were perfect, even if the beer was warm, and the scuba diving was the best you’ll likely ever experience. Enjoy the city buzz of St Helier with a stay at Grand Jersey, or escape to the quiet coastal retreat of L’Horizon on beautiful St Brelade’s Bay. Fermain Valley awaits in Guernsey, with spectacular views over the South-East coastline, or explore the heart of the island and its surrounds with a visit to St Pierre Park Hotel. For those looking for the ultimate island retreat, join us at Braye Beach Hotel, where time drifts away with the gentle lull of the waves.

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Why visit?Sri Lanka is one of the best islands to visit if you want a mix of everything; culture, cuisine, wildlife and nature. This means a visit can be different for everyone, whether you want a lazy week of shoreline serenity or an adventurous tour of the interior.