Roam Free at Tri

Get a taste of the laid-back Sri Lankan lifestyle at top luxury resort Tri Lanka, writes Rachel Duffell

As we peel open our eyes and peer over our toes, the first rays of the morning sun are peeping over the horizon and setting the tranquil waters of Koggala Lake aglimmer. With the stunning sunrise, the warm morning light spreads across our large, soft bed. Good morning, Tri Lanka. This luxury resort is in the south of Sri Lanka, about a 25-minute drive from the city of Galle, and we’re in the Tri villa, one of the resort’s eight beautifully designed villas. Each of these private oases of calm comes complete with high ceilings, solarpowered hot water and as many sustainable materials as possible, including local granite and recycled wood. The villas offer views across the rich greens and deep blues of Sri Lanka’s largest lake and some of its 11 islands. Among them