The Daily Telegraph - Saturday - Travel
Win a luxury trip to the Maldives and Sri Lanka
The luxury holiday of a lifetime, this twin-centre trip will incorporate the very best of the Indian Ocean, courtesy of Shangri-La and Destinology. From the rugged southern coastline of Sri Lanka to one of the most exclusive private island resorts in the Maldives, this eight-night trip will include luxury accommodation at Shangri-La’s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa and Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa plus return business-class flights with Destinology, the luxury travel experts. With a selection of signature Shangri-La experiences included, such as lunch aboard a luxury yacht on the equator and a private guided safari trip to Udawalawe National Park, this sensational prize will capture the astounding beauty and diversity of the Indian Ocean.
Complete The Telegraph Travel Awards 2017 survey and you could sample the best of the Indian Ocean from Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts and Destinology
The prize
This fabulous prize includes two return business-class flights with Destinology, the luxury travel experts, from London to Colombo, Sri Lanka, then on to the Maldives and finally from the Maldives back to London. Four nights for two people in a Premier Ocean View room at ShangriLa’s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa is also included, on a full-board basis. Overlooking the pristine southern coast of beautiful Sri Lanka and framed by swaying king coconut trees, Shangri-La’s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa – unveiled in June 2016 – is located in a city steeped in rich history and wildlife. The luxury resort spans 58.8 hectares, making it the largest in Sri Lanka. It offers unparalleled recreational facilities for the whole family and is home to an 18-hole golf course, an expansive spa offering exceptional Ayurveda treatments and a unique artisan village that celebrates local arts and crafts. The spacious rooms offer a private haven set in stunning tropical gardens and innovative restaurants will take you on an extraordinary culinary journey. To ensure the country comes to life, the prize also includes a specially curated sunset riverboat safari, a signature spa treatment at CHI, The Spa, a safari trip to Udawalawe National Park and a Dine by Design experience tailored to your preferences in a private beach cabana.
The winners will then enjoy four nights in a Water Villa at Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa on a full-board basis. Winners can relax in style at one of the private villas strung along the turquoise shoreline; on this, one of the largest islands in the Maldives, the luxury of space means these villas offer the perfect haven in which to escape the stresses of everyday life. Also included in the stay is a sunset dolphin cruise, a signature spa treatment per person at CHI, The Spa, a lunch for two on the equator aboard the hotel’s luxury yacht, and a stargazing Dine by Design experience. During their stay the prize winners can enjoy an extensive range of activities both on land and at sea, such as exploring the luscious tropical forest, playing a round at the only
The providers
Destinology (01204 824619; destinology.co.uk), the experts in luxury travel, offer holidays to the very best hotels and resorts worldwide, including to each Shangri-La property. Each holiday is unique and tailor-made by a destination expert, with every client enjoying the service of their own personal travel consultant, from the initial enquiry through to their return home.