What are Aman hotels? My husband had been going on about Aman hotels for a couple of years and was always watching and reading reviews. Until meeting him I was somewhat of a budget traveller; spending more than £100 a night on a hotel seemed excessive and I’d only ever ‘splashed out’ on a couple … Continue reading Review of Amanpulo resort, Pamalican Island, Philippines
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12 days in Sri Lanka – on the road again
Day 8 – the bus: after treating myself to a lie in, breakfast and a final hour on the beach I headed to the bus stop and was straight onto the 350 to Matara, which only took 30 minutes. After wandering slightly perplexed around the bus station at Matara, which is rather large and busy, … Continue reading 12 days in Sri Lanka – on the road again
12 days in Sri Lanka – by the seaside, beside the sea
Day 6 – the beach at last: up at 4:30am (again) for the 6:10am express intercity to Mirissa. It's not really an express train, it goes about 20 mph, but when it's such a lovely journey who's counting? You need to do this train ride, it’s amazing. And do it at this time in the … Continue reading 12 days in Sri Lanka – by the seaside, beside the sea