📍 Location: Southern Province, ~150 km south of Colombo
🚗 Transportation from CMB: ~2.5–3 hrs by car/train via Matara line
🏨 Accommodation: Beach resorts, boutique hotels, and guesthouses
🌟 Highlight: Whale watching, golden sandy beach, coconut hill viewpoint
🗒️ Things to See & Do: Surfing, boat tours, nightlife, snorkeling
🕰️ Best Time to Visit: November–April (calm seas)
💡 Essential Tips: Book whale-watching tours early; seas can be rough off-season
🏞️ Nearby Attractions: Weligama, Galle Fort, Polhena Beach
📍 Location: Southern Province, ~145 km south of Colombo
🚗 Transportation from CMB: ~2.5–3 hrs by car/train via Galle
🏨 Accommodation: Beachfront hotels, eco-lodges, and hostels
🌟 Highlight: Calm bay for swimming, vibrant nightlife
🗒️ Things to See & Do: Snorkeling, diving, beach bars, Japanese Peace Pagoda
🕰️ Best Time to Visit: November–April
💡 Essential Tips: Great for families as the bay is usually calm
🏞️ Nearby Attractions: Galle Fort, Jungle Beach, Rumassala Sanctuary
📍 Location: Eastern Province, ~320 km east of Colombo
🚗 Transportation from CMB: ~7–8 hrs by car; domestic flights to Batticaloa + 2 hrs drive
🏨 Accommodation: Surf camps, beach cabanas, boutique hotels
🌟 Highlight: World-famous surfing point
🗒️ Things to See & Do: Surfing, lagoon safaris, nightlife, yoga retreats
🕰️ Best Time to Visit: May–September (surf season)
💡 Essential Tips: Book accommodation in advance during surf season
🏞️ Nearby Attractions: Kumana National Park, Peanut Farm Beach
📍 Location: Southern Province, ~100 km south of Colombo
🚗 Transportation from CMB: ~2–2.5 hrs by car/train via Galle Road
🏨 Accommodation: Beach resorts, guesthouses, budget hostels
🌟 Highlight: Coral reefs, nightlife, sea turtles
🗒️ Things to See & Do: Snorkeling, diving, beach parties, turtle hatcheries
🕰️ Best Time to Visit: November–April
💡 Essential Tips: Bring snorkeling gear or rent on-site; weekends get busy
🏞️ Nearby Attractions: Galle Fort, Bentota, Ambalangoda mask village
📍 Location: Southern Province, ~80 km south of Colombo
🚗 Transportation from CMB: ~1.5–2 hrs by car/train
🏨 Accommodation: Luxury resorts, riverside villas, boutique hotels
🌟 Highlight: Water sports hub + Bentota River safari
🗒️ Things to See & Do: Jet skiing, parasailing, river cruises, turtle hatchery
🕰️ Best Time to Visit: November–April
💡 Essential Tips: Best for families and honeymooners; book water sports in advance
🏞️ Nearby Attractions: Brief Garden, Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, Aluthgama town
📍 Location: Eastern Province, ~260 km northeast of Colombo
🚗 Transportation from CMB: ~6–7 hrs by car; domestic flight to Trinco available
🏨 Accommodation: Beach resorts, eco-lodges, budget hotels
🌟 Highlight: Natural deep-water harbor, culture + beaches
🗒️ Things to See & Do: Nilaveli Beach, Pigeon Island snorkeling, Koneswaram Temple
🕰️ Best Time to Visit: May–September
💡 Essential Tips: Best to combine with cultural sites like Polonnaruwa/Anuradhapura
🏞️ Nearby Attractions: Nilaveli Beach, Marble Beach, Hot Springs of Kanniya
📍 Location: North Western Province, ~170 km north of Colombo
🚗 Transportation from CMB: ~3.5–4 hrs by car
🏨 Accommodation: Eco-lodges, beach camps, boutique resorts
🌟 Highlight: Dolphin & whale watching, world-class kitesurfing
🗒️ Things to See & Do: Boat safaris, lagoon tours, kite schools, island hopping
🕰️ Best Time to Visit: November–April (calm seas for dolphin watching) & May–October (kite season)
💡 Essential Tips: Carry sunscreen & light clothing; book dolphin tours early morning
🏞️ Nearby Attractions: Wilpattu National Park, Kalpitiya Lagoon, Dutch Fort Kalpitiya
