|
Dikwella Resort & Spa...... a bit of mediterranean down South'THE sea is the same everywhere in the world' that is what you and I would think. But not Enzo Azola; who has lived in Sri Lanka for over 30 years and has a good reason to do so. As Chairman and Managing Director of Dickwella Resort & Spa in Bathigama, a village with a little intimate image with no tourism on its list of credits Azola started off this Rs. 120 million project in 1981.
"The sea here is quite different from the rest of the country" said Azola briefing how and why he selected this particular point to build his hotel out of all places in the resplendent isle. The infatuation with this isle after so many long years of 'good times and bad times' can only be understood by him alone, call it conviction or commitment. Azola proves to his guests that he is right. The property reaches out to the ocean which is visible from all parts of the hotel. Be it in the pool, restaurant or in your bedroom, the sea plays its hues of emerald and turquoise creating an enormous backdrop to the entire resort. Besides its breathtaking appearance the hotel offers to its guests many possibilities of making one's stay there more than pleasant. An array of water sports activities are on offer and is being well utilised by the many foreign guests that choose to stay at the resort. "There are many visitors who come in specially for such activities" said General Manager Bhathiya Gunasekara, explaining that many nationalities stay with them with Italians and British tourists topping the list. This 66-room abode has been elevated into an even more luxurious and comfortable hide-out for its guests since its recent refurbishment following the massive setbacks it suffered in the tsunami disaster. "I faced it as a matter of challenge, in fact it made my resolve stronger and my need to do more for this resort, its surroundings and the people that live in it, whom I have known over the years became a pivotal necessity", said Azola. Even the public areas have been improved and converted into units that cater to in-house guests with comfort in mind. A menu which varies from local to european and continental gives guests more than a few options to choose from. To keep one's health and looks in peak condition the 'Sanctuary Spa' has many tips and hints on offer. If you are spending an extended stay at the resort, the management is capable of organising an all intensive sight-seeing tour enabling one to visit sites of historical and religious value and also a tour along the wildlife trail which includes a bird watching expedition where a wide range of birds can be seen. Dikwella Resort & Spa offers the best options for everybody, be it an intimate family outing, office outing or for honeymooners seeking to spend their time amidst private and tranquil surroundings. As it was described at the beginning of this article it is holiday down south with a bit of mediterranean attached to it. World renowned Japanese singer at Tree of LifeKANDY: World renowned Japanese singer Shavada Chikako was the chief guest at the opening of the four new luxury 'villas' at Hotel Tree of Life in Kandy.
Chikako who came to Sri Lanka soon after the tsunami, held a concert in Colombo to raise funds for tsunami victims. This was sponsored by Hotel Tree of Life with the coordination of the Japanese Embassy. During her present visit Chikako will also inspect some of the projects carried out from proceeds of her concert. The opening ceremony of the luxury villas at Hotel Tree of Life was followed by a musical evening where guests were entertained by Chikako, backed by the hotel's band 'Swift Fire'. The Japanese singer was full of praise for the two Sri Lankan musicians - organist Janaka Wijesundara and guitarist Sampath Priyankara - of Swift Fire. - LJ |
|
|
.................................. |
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |