Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)

Sri Sharavi Beach Villas & Spa named winner at World Travel Awards 2019

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Situated along the stretch of sandy beaches in the island’s southern coast, the breathtaki­ng idyllic beachfront Sri Sharavi Beach Villas and Spa was recently named Sri Lanka’s Leading Resort and Spa at the prestigiou­s World Travel Awards (WTA) 2019.

Held on October 12, 2019, at the state-of-theart Vinpearl Convention Centre in Phu Quoc, Vietnam, the Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony recognised and rewarded some of the most fabulous travel and tourism brands in the region. The event was the sixth and final regional leg of this year’s WTA Grand Tour.

WTA which celebrates its 26th anniversar­y has evolved globally to become the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence with its annual series of regional gala ceremonies. This year’s grand final is scheduled to be held at Muscat, Oman in November.

The Mirissa-based villas offer guests absolute exclusivit­y and tranquilit­y with a distinctiv­ely elegant contempora­ry retreat and luxurious design inspired by sisters Sharlyn Stafford and Ravini Perera. The villas are themed in Topaz, Aquamarine, Amethyst and Peridot, signifying country’s precious gemstones.

With a blend of timeless elegance and modern comfort, it features four private two-storied luxurious boutique villas, each with three double suites and ensuites, having its own private balcony or terrace.

Each villa has a personal butler dedicated exclusivel­y to its guests. The ground floor includes the Palm Double room and the first floor features the two suites - the Ocean Signature and the Superior Deluxe Suite.

The Ocean Signature Suite offers a magnificen­t 180-degree view of the Indian Ocean while the Superior Deluxe Suite has a sea view framed within a landscaped pathway. Both suites have king sized beds plus a lounge area, with a walk-in closet and a very spacious bath space. The Palm Double Room has the option of two twin beds or a king size bed and the room opens to a private garden terrace.

The main floor of each villa has an open air living and dining space, plus a terrace. The villas also have two individual Standard Double rooms; a stunning 45-metre salt water infinity pool overlookin­g the ocean; a boutique; an in-house spa, among other gives guests the perfect getaway.

Its gastronomy features a variety of fresh delicious seafood and internatio­nal cuisine with a Sri Lankan twist. An on-site chef prepares personalis­ed a-lacarte meals and guests can choose to dine inside the comfort of their own villa or private terrace, or on one of the two beachside decks. They could also indulge in an interactiv­e cooking lesson with the chef to explore and learn some of the country’s most flavourful rice and curry dishes.

Sri Sharavi Beach Villas and Spa is an eco-friendly hotel that takes great pride in its sustainabl­e business practices such as solar power and energy-saving appliances among others.

‘Sri’ translates to ‘radiance’ and ‘Sharavi’ connotes a timeless ‘bliss of soul’, in the original Sanskrit. Sink into luxurious bliss at Sri Sharavi and let your spirit soar. For more informatio­n, visit ‘www. srisharavi­beachvilla­s. com’ or email Sales and Marketing Manager Ruwi Jayasinghe via ‘ruwi@ srisharavi­beachvilla­s.com’.

 ??  ?? WTA President Graham Cooke (centre) presenting the award to Ravini Perera, Partner at Sri Sharavi Beach Villas and Spa. Also present is General Manager Marcy Vale (Second from right)
WTA President Graham Cooke (centre) presenting the award to Ravini Perera, Partner at Sri Sharavi Beach Villas and Spa. Also present is General Manager Marcy Vale (Second from right)

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