543 BC -…. and lo, he looked on to his palms, and saw them shine up at him in bronze.
History tells of how Vijaya, a
banished Indian Prince and his 700 followers landed on the reddish sand
of an island soon to be known as Thambapanni.
Since then, ancient explorers from
all over the world have descended on the very coastal lines that attract
tourists to Sri Lanka today. Wrought in the alluring history and
romance that originated in the coastal strip of Chilaw, Ananataya brings
to its guests the true sense of infinite serendipity. So named after
the uniquely endless view from each of its guest rooms, Ananataya from
its strategic position is hemmed in by the sugar brown beach on one side
and enveloped by the lagoon on other, bringing to life the concept of
“ananthaya”, the Sinhalese term for “infinity”.
A 20 minute drive down A3 road from
Chilaw and 66 km North of Colombo International Airport, Anantaya
Resort and Spa spans over 12 acres of lavishly landscaped beach
property and hosts 87 guest rooms ranging from superior, deluxe,
premium and suite rooms. The superior rooms capture a delightful view of
the evening sunset over the coastline through their glass walls while
the rest allow guests to indulge in a view of both the ocean waters as
well as the peaceful lagoon. The attention to detail portrayed in the
teak woodwork in each of the rooms and halls display fine workmanship of
the local craftsman. Perfectionism demonstrated through the
architecture allows a cool sea breeze to ventilate the inner recesses
and create the ultimate seafront atmosphere.
As a luxury resort, facets at
Anantaya include the spa that stands on wooden structures next to the
lagoon and offers a range of treatments including aromatherapy, yoga and
meditation, by qualified professionals. Complemented by the two
swimming pools, the resort draws a picturesque lawn dotted by palm trees
on a trail that beckons a relaxing stroll in keeping with the resort’s
central theme of an unsurpassed experience. Added to this, the main
restaurant and fine dining restaurant provide the ultimate dining
experience crafted by chefs that work around the clock to charm the
taste buds of the discerning guests to Anantaya. A Pool Terrace and Bar
Lounge along with other aspects of the resort provide the perfect
setting to unwind and enjoy the exotic atmosphere while the Banquette
Hall and the Mini Conference Hall cater to the requirements of the
corporate world and offer an unparalleled setting for your next business
events.
Among the many excursions organized by Anantaya are the hike through
the Anavilundawa bird sanctuary, Wilpattu which is Sri Lanka’s largest
wildlife sanctuary and National Park, the whale and dolphin watchers’
paradise in Kalpitiya, Munneswaram Hindu Temple, historic Talawila and
Madhu Churches and the Muthurajawela wetlands.
Under construction over a span of two and a half years, ensuring
thorough attention to detail in its architecture, Anantaya is the
first in a proposed chain of hotels by Laugfs Leisure Limited, the
Leisure sector business arm and fully owned subsidiary of Laugfs Gas
PLC. February 15th marked the unveiling of ‘Anantaya Resort & Spa’
by His Excellency President Mahinda Rajapakse.
“It is not by coincidence that this hotel is built in this particular
location. It is to preserve the authenticity of the heritage that has
been bestowed to us.” says Chairman of Laugfs Holdings Ltd Mr. W.K.H.
Wegapitiya at the launch.
So to indulge yourself and your loved ones in a surrounding of
infinite palm fringed sandy beaches and island languor, amidst the
luxury that is Anantaya, book in at http://www.anantaya.lk
The original article appeared in Daily Nation
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