Just off the Southern tip of India lie two of the
most beautiful tropical paradises on the planet. Situated
in the Indian Ocean, on one-side rests the magnificent
Maldives islands and on the other Sri Lanka
- an island that the great traveller Marco Polo
described as 'undoubtedly the finest of its size in
the world'.
Sri Lanka offers culture, historic sites, beautiful
scenery, stunning wildlife, surfing, great food and
stretches of palm-lined sandy beaches as far as the
eye can see. The island is surrounded with exotic
bird life and animals, most common being elephants
and leopards.
400 miles southwest of Sri Lanka lie the Maldives,
a large group of islands that have become a dream
destination for many holidaymakers. The 1190 unique
islands boast beautiful white beaches and breathtaking
underwater scenery which have gained a reputation
for being one of the best diving destinations
in the world.
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