Galway Forest Lodge

First 3-Star in ‘Little England’

GALWAY Forest Lodge is the first 3-Star hotel in Nuwara Eliya. It won five awards at the ‘April Bloom’ 2006.

The awards were (Commercial Small Section) first prize in the Best Flower Garden, first prize, ‘Fence and Hedges’, first prize, ‘Potted Plants’, and the first prize, ‘Best Lawn’ competition.

The hotel also won the first prize for ‘Best Potted Plants’ and the first prize for Best Flower Arrangement (Commercial Large).

For the first time in the April Season, Galway Forest Lodge is operating a ‘Galway Grill’ and Snack Centre in Nuwara Eliya town offering all Halal food during the April festive season.

The hotel has been selected to cater for the Turf Club during the racing events in April.

Overlooking the verdant of the Galway Nature Reserve, Galway Forest Lodge is a cozy hide-away that offers all modern facilities, retaining the old world charm of Nuwara Eliya.

Set in the natural surroundings just 1.5 km from the Nuwara Eliya town, the hotel overlooks the hushed stillness of the Galway Forest Reserve.

The beauty of the surroundings and the superb amenities of the Galway Forest Lodge is enhanced by the attentive, and friendly staff, headed by Resident Manager, Ranjith Godage, a versatile hotelier.

The hotel has 52 deluxe rooms offering all modern facilities, including satellite TV, piped music, well stocked mini-bar, individual room heater, hot/cold water, telephone with IDD facility, a 24-hour room service, same day laundry service, and doctor on call.

The ‘Duke’s Restaurant offers the very best in Eastern, and Western cuisine, specialising in garden fresh vegetables, an a ‘la-carte menu, and delicious Sri Lankan cuisine, prepared by Executive Chef, Ranjith Delthalawage and his kitchen brigade.

The hotel also has a conference and Seminar room, which cater to over 50 guests. It also has a will-stocked bar. The hotel offers excursions to a host of attractions in and around Nuwara Eliya.

Guests could experience the scenic beauty of the hill country by taking a walk behind the hotel through a tea plantation overlooking the Mount Piduruthalagala, the highest mountain in Sri Lanka, Lovers Leap waterfall, farms and tea factories.

Galway Forest Lodge is owned and managed by Galway Hotel Management (Pvt) Ltd. Rajagiriya. Its Chairman is Dayananda Gunathilake.

Celebrate Avurudu with CHC

HOLIDAYS: Traditional festivities at stunningly beautiful locations, is reason enough for you, your family and friends to spend the forthcoming April holidays at any one of the 24 hotels, motels, resorts, rest houses or restaurants of the Ceylon Hotels Corporation (CHC), now members of the Gardiner Group.

With three sets of long weekends pencilled into the month of April, each property will be a hive of activity as the entire nation is seeped in festivity and a holiday mood to herald in the much awaited Aluth Avurudu, a celebration of both the harvest and of future expectations.

As few shops and restaurants are open during this time and domestic help has returned to their ancestral homes in eagerness to celebrate the holidays with family and friends - Ceylon Hotels Corporation offers ideal get-a-ways for the hurried household seeking a relaxing yet rewarding experience at very affordable prices. It is an opportunity for the entire family to “discover Sri Lanka”.

The collection of properties feature all that you will ever need for a perfect holiday, from a full array of land and water sport activities (i.e. rock climbing, river rafting, nature walks, river bathing, cultural and archaeological excursions, boat rides, fishing, jungle safaris, etc) to tempting cuisines, refreshing cocktails and more.

You can also enjoy the luxury of indulging in your favourite past time like bird watching, diving, beach combing or sun basking.

With enviable and spectacularly beautiful locations to offer - Ceylon Hotels Corporation has an array of activities planned for this forthcoming avurudu season.

A multitude of sweet aromas will permeate the air, inviting you and your family to partake in the thrilling celebrations, as preparation gets underway for a table laden with tempting treats of piping hot kiribath (rice cooked in the cream of coconut) served with Ceylon Hotels Corporation’s popular lunu miris, ambul thiyal, traditional sweetmeats and more mouth-watering goodies.

Asiana Holiday Resort

A heavenly retreat

ASIANA Holiday Resort, Battaramulla, has been built at a scenic location. The resort has a beautiful swimming pool, which is offered to both foreign and local guests, at a very reasonable price, Manager of the resort, Gerard R. Saverimuttu said.

The resort has been built on a beautifully landscaped garden with the swimming pool in the centre. The ‘Ridee Walanda’ restaurant offers delicious Western, Eastern, Chinese and Sri Lankan cuisine, together with an a la carte menu.

The banquet hall can accommodate around 300 guests and is popular for weddings, seminars, workshops and other functions, for which all facilities are being offered.

The outdoor BBQ and buffets, by the side of the swimming pool, is very popular among foreign and Sri Lankan guests, Saverimuttu said.

The Asiana Holiday Resort has become popular for family outings, company picnics and other functions, Saverimuttu said. Very soon the resort will offer its guests Gym facilities, and a modern Billiard room. The resort is owned and managed by Plantation and Management Service (Pvt) Ltd. Its Chairman is W. P. Perera.

Stylish yet casual, the new UBG...

EXPERIENCE the modern interpretation of a classical bistro... the new UBG! Stylish yet casual the new “bistro-style” UBG opened its doors after a month long facelift.

The décor here is warm and avant-garde with ambient yellow lighting to suit any mood.

Subtle changes, for instance, the earthy tones on the freshly painted walls, the pristine white crockery and cutlery in varied shapes, or the funky purple and orange glasses will be noticed by those who have visited frequently, but it is the menu that really stands out.

“Our strategy is to focus on product attributes that have made us popular”, states Operations Manager, Nishan Silva, “good food, at a good price coupled with a great ambience”.

The new a la carte menu offers a wide selection of cuisines ranging from the best pizzas and pasta in town prepared by none other than Executive Chef Kumar, a specialist in Italian cuisine to Tex-mex, Thai or Middle Eastern for the more adventurous.

For that matter, any food you might fancy be it an all day breakfast, barbecue platter, Australian Angus steak or chicken, teriyaki style is on offer, all prepared with the finest quality ingredients.

Start your meal with a light “new age” tapas or piping hot soup whether it be a spicy oxtail or Seafood Cioppino, a hearty soup with crab, molluscs, squids, fresh market fish served with focaccia toast and pesto - it’s a personal favourite of mine.

The menu also contains a splattering of Hilton Classics and healthy options. The Hilton Classic Caesar is a definite must try, although the Tex-Mex Chicken Salad and Greek Stack compete for pole position.

The new a la carte menu, designed to cater for a meal at any time of the day, is even able to satisfy that craving

 for a wholesome burger or sandwich.

The UBG designer burger, which is a combination of premium Australian beef minced with pickled beetroot, on a sesame seed bun with rocket, pancetta, tomato, fried egg, creamy Dijonaise and a side serving of French fries, is simply sensational.

UBG’s executive lunch buffet satisfies the corporate executive looking for quick service and a very satisfying a la minute dining experience.

Lunch whether buffet or a la carte could also be a relaxed affair if you so wish. Catch a glimpse of the latest global stock trends as you enter the restaurant on the plasma screen or switch off from the stresses of the day while tucking into our revamped a la minute buffet with a generous grill and roast section, healthy salads and soups and diversity to suit any palate with friends, family or business colleagues.

A highlight of the new UBG is an eight-seat teak wood feature table with designer high back wooden chairs, which needs to be booked in advance in case you fancy a more elaborate meal or perhaps wish to celebrate a special occasion in style.

Also on offer is an extensive wine list with a selection of new and old world wines to satisfy even the most discerning wine connoisseur. new Restaurant Manager, Amanda invites you to explore the wine cellar to select the perfect wine to complement your meal.

Turning a fine meal into a memorable one are the desserts such as Mocha Parfait with Strawberry compote, the sinful Chocolate vanilla layered cheesecake or UBG’s classic chocolate mousse, an absolute must have, with due regrets for the diet conscious!

“In fact, the whole dessert experience has a melt-in-the mouth sensation for those who like to indulge in the sweeter things in life”.

Kids are also most welcome at UBG and can select from their very own “special kids menu” and enjoy soft drinks free of charge while busying themselves with crayons and fun activities.

And, if that’s not enough, enjoy the vibrant buzz of the restaurant on a Friday night at the Union Bar while listening to the sultry tunes of Flame with a frozen cocktail in hand or try out one of our refreshing new style shakes.

The UBG opens daily for lunch from 12 noon to 3 pm and dinner from 7 pm to 11 pm. however if you missed lunch and wish to have a late afternoon snack, the UBG is open!

Easter at Deli Market

‘Deli Market will be open on Easter Sunday, from 11.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. which includes an Easter brunch. A delectable feast of traditional Easter goodies to enjoy from 11.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. in a truly trendy and relaxing ambience at the World Trade Centre.

At the ‘Food Life’ counter, there’ll be Easter goodies for sale which will include Chocolate Eggs and Bunnies. Easter in the west...is the time of springtime festivals, a time to welcome back the Tulips and the Daffodils.

For some of us a time to celebrate the life and resurrection of Christ. For all of us it’s a time of chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks and coloured eggs.

The day’s programme also includes activities for the kids with Rudy the Bear, Easter Kids Meal Deal, an Easter Egg Hunt at 2.00 p.m, Easter Egg colouring, kids videos and Easter marzipan making.

Avurudhu at Ceylon Continental

CEYLON Continental Hotel Colombo offers an array of festival attractions this Sinhala and Tamil New Year.

Traditional Avurudhu Kavili Counter with delicious kavum, crispy kokis, mung kavum, asmi, athirasa, betel leaf cake and milk toffees and many more items will be offered to guests from April 10 to 16 at the Pastry Shop - La Patisserie de Paris.

For Easter the hotel offers hot cross buns, easter eggs, special easter cakes, easter bunnies and chocolate bunnies at the Pastry Shop.

The hotel will also offer an affordable bed and breakfast family package from April 1 to 30 especially for Avurudhu holiday makers.

This special package includes rooms on the hotels refurbished standard floors with a breathtaking view of the placid Indian ocean, welcome drink on arrival, fresh fruit and flowers in rooms and buffet breakfast at the Cafe Emerald - Coffee Shop.

Also a 10 per cent discount will be offered during their stay at the Heist, Pizzeria, La Patisserie de Paris, and Tandoor Restaurant. ten per cent discount on laundry and internet will be offered too.

The above package is valid for all Sri Lankans and expatriates with resident visas.

Cheers goes cricket crazy

CHEER your favourite cricketing stars and teams as they vie for the most prestigious trophy in the cricket world at Cinnamon Grand’s Cheer Pub this month. It’s the perfect place to catch the action; with plenty of beverages, special grub and two giant screens on display to watch the games.

That’s not all, to coincide with the matches the Pub is also going on a different theme nights menu till April 17. Check out the special fare offering different themes.

There’s Caribbean, Surf ‘N’ Turf, Curries Night, Steaks ‘N’ Grill, Pies, Doner Kebab as well as Flambe Night, Devilled Nights, Drumsticks and even a Tacos and Burger Night!

That’s not all, from April 18 to 28 as the teams battle out the final stages of this mega tournament, the Pub goes on a ‘Rib’ rave with a selection of succulent ribs marinated in different flavours. Plenty of competitions and a range of prizes will add to the excitement of the games.

The Fortress says Ayubowan to Miss Italy and Miss Germany

THE Fortress welcomed in traditional style Miss Italy - Elizaveta

 Migatcheva and Miss Germany - Isabelle Knispel.

They arrived in the country on the invitation of The Sri Lankan Tourist Board and the Rotary Club of Colombo East for a unique and exclusive fashion show for charity, highlighting their countries’ commitment to sustaining international travel and tourism to Sri Lanka.

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