A pearl drop island dripped below India, Sri Lanka is a jewel of an island. Here you will find ruined temples rising out of lush rain-forests, elephants roaming freely and precious stones found in abundance.
There are deluxe resorts a stones throw from idyllic beaches where friendly staff cater to your every wish. To experience tea drinking at its best, head high above sea level to Nuwara Eliya, where you can sample the most delicious tea up above the clouds.
Try and get to see the orphaned elephants at Pinnawela making their way down to the river for their daily bath.
Cuter sights are hard to come by.