Peak Rest gets new look
MODERNISATION: Peak Rest, Hatton, has been fully refurbished and has
been given a new look.
The latest addition to this tourist hotel, is the âPeak Garden
Restaurant and outdoor BBQ pavilionâ from where tourists get a gorgeous
view of the hill country and lush tea plantations surrounding Hatton.
Within a short period, this complex has become very popular among
tourists.
Peak Rest is built on a beautifully located mountain in close
proximity to the Hatton town. The hotel is surrounded by waterfalls and
lush tea plantations, offers a picturesque setting for rest, and
relaxation.
The friendly services extended by Managing Director, K. Sugumar and
his staff has made tourists both foreign and Sri Lankan, feel they are
at the âpeakâ of hospitality during their stay.
The hotel has 14 well-appointed guest rooms and is the first tourist
hotel at the entrance to Hatton. The main attraction is Adams Peak which
is only a 30-minute drive away.
The restaurant serves delicious Western, Eastern, Chinese and Sri
Lankan culinary delights prepared by a team of well-experienced chefs.
It is a popular stop-over for those travelling to Nuwara Eliya, on the
Colombo-Hatton highway.
The hotel organises safaris for tourists to visit Nuwara Eliya, Adams
Peak, and Sri Lankaâs most beautiful waterfalls, Devon and St. Clare,
which are in close proximity to Peak Rest.
The hotel is an ideal location for family outings and company picnics
for which special packages are offered. It is also an ideal spot for
honeymooners due to its romantic location and cool climate.
All guests are treated with a very personal touch and therefore many
a tourist has become a ârepeaterâ to Peak Rest, says Manager, Peak Rest,
and Business Development Manager, A. Prabakaran.
Peak Rest can be reached via internet - [email protected]. Web:
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Mynd Storm with the âMaster of Mindsâ at Cinnamon Grand
DEJAVU: The mysteries of the human mind are unfathomable. Meet a man
who can unravel the intriguing mysteries right before your eyes. Simply,
a man who knows things he possibly couldnât.
Be part of an entertaining and extraordinary experience as Cinnamon
Grand in association with The Charity Committee presents âMynd Stormâ on
March 16 at the Oak Room at 8 p.m.
Presented by Pradip Amladi, the Master of Para-Psychological Mind,
the evening will feature his exceptional mind interactive psychological
games packed with plenty of suspense and congenial humour.
This special evening is part of the Charity Committeeâs annual fund
raisers. Founded in 2003 by five dynamic members, the committee, aims to
assist the underprivileged segments of the community, and this event
featuring the âMaster of Mindsâ, is towards raising funds for cancer
victims.
The Charity Committee has so far raised over five million rupees to
purchase medication and equipment to help and sustain the lives of many
children afflicted with cancer through these special charity evenings.
The committee seeks your assistance and support in making this yearâs
event a success.
Galwayâs new team on a massive marketing programme
STRATEGY: Leading travel agents in Sri Lanka were hosted to cocktails
by Galway Hotel Management Services (Pvt) Ltd, at Waterâs Edge,
Battaramulla, last week.
The event coincided with the 10th anniversary of Galway Hotel
Management Services (Pvt) Ltd. It was attended by over 100 leading
personalities in Sri Lankaâs travel industry.
Chairman, Galway Hotel Management Services (Pvt) Ltd, Dayananda
Gunathilake said that the event was
(From left): S. K. Prasath, Manager, Marketing and Sales, Tyrell
Morrison, Executive Resident Manager, Galway Beach and Spa, Harintha
Jayawardena, Resident Manager, Galway Miridiya Lodge, Anuradhapura,
Ranjith Godage, Resident Manager, Galway Forest Lodge, Nuwara Eliya,
Winston Daniels, Marketing Advisor, Hemantha Perera, Group Financial
Controller, Lalith Rajapaksa, Group General Manager (Marketing),
Thiran Gunatilleke, Managing Director, Mrs. Indrani Gunatilleke,
Director and Dayananda Gunatilleke, Chairman. At right is Shantha
Amarakoon, Chief Executive Officer, addressing the travel agents.
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specially organised in order to
introduce his new dynamic management team which has been entrusted with
the task of carrying out a massive program to market Galwayâs three
star-class properties, namely Galway Forest Lodge, Nuwara Eliya, Galway
Miridiya Lodge, Anuradhapura and Galway Beach and Spa, Beruwala not only
among foreign tour organisations, but to draw up a comprehensive
programme to popularise domestic tourism among Galway hotels.
Chief Executive Officer, Galway Hotel Management Services (Pvt) Ltd.
Shantha Amarakoon said that Galway has planned to work very closely
with all travel agents. âTravel Agentsâ in Sri Lanka play a vital role
in luring tourists from around the world to Sri Lanka, known as the
Pearl of the Indian Ocean, Amarakoon said.
Galway Hotels offer star class facilities at affordable prices, both
to foreign tourists and the domestic traveller, Amarakoon said.
Group General Manager (Marketing) Lalith Rajapakse delivered the vote
of thanks.
The best of Heist at Ceylon Continental
The Heist of Ceylon Continental Hotel Colombo has become the
favourite place for live entertainment.
On Mondays you could listen to the band âCool Setâ while you enjoy
your traditional Cocktails and Mocktails and snacks at the Heist. Band
âChill outâ will come alive on Tuesdays while popular âChandimal and the
2nd connection will perform every Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to Midnight at
Ceylon Continental Hotel Colombo.
Sohan and the X - periments will perform on Thursday nights. Be there
on Friday night! till 1.00 a.m. to catch the glimpse of the band âKings
with Mariazellâ at the Heist. Nalin and the star combination will
perform Saturday nights while Cosmic Rays will show their talents on
Sunday nights.
Sharmini Seneviratne of Silk Wrap will unfold her latest creations
atCeylon Continental Hotel Colombo. The Fashion Show will come alive
every Friday night from 9 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.
Crabs, prawns fiesta at Continental
Ceylon Continental Hotel Colombo will present a delicious crabs and
prawns food festival at Cafe Emerald - Coffee Shop from March 9 to 14.
Chili Crabs, baked Crabs, curried crabs, sweet and sour prawns and
butter fried prawns with savory rice cooked to a fine taste to suit your
taste buds will be on offer for all diners.
Thatâs not all! There will be a wide selection of fresh green salad
corner with hot and spicy soups and a delicious dessert buffet.
Chocolate mousse, cream caramel, exotic cut fruits, fruit salad, ice
cream, mango swiss roll with cake will be available.
Get clawed at the Breeze Bar
A bucket full of exotic crabs steamed in beer and cooked with exotic
spices, a wooden mallet to eke out every succulent bit and a strict
policy of no cutlery or table manners when you tuck into the crab feast.
yes, itâs about indulgence, the most primitive way!
Join the Maryland Crab Promotion from March 15 to 24 at Cinnamon
Grand from 7.00 p.m.-11 p.m. at the Breeze Bar to experience first-hand
this unique way of eating crabs like they do in Maryland USA.
Go ahead, try the heady combination.
Specials from âMagarita Blueâ
The âMargarita Blueâ at the Galadari Hotel is offering its guests an
opportunity to view the World Cup cricket matches live on Giant Screen.
Many âSpecialsâ too are offered, including a âHappy Hourâ from 11
p.m. to 12 midnight, âbuy one, get one freeâ offer, on selected items,
Guess the winning team and win a Picher of Beer daily.
Other competitions include âGuess the man of the matchâ and win a
Picher of Beer daily, âGuess the winning team of the World Cupâ and win
a bottle of Premium Whisky, and âGuess the highest wicket takerâ and win
a dinner for two at the Coffee Shop of the Galadari.
The âMagarita Blueâ Pub at the Galadari Hotel has taken a festive
atmosphere with not only in-house guests, but others flocking to the
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