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Stylish surprises and special deals:

Elephant Reach celebrates fourth anniversary

It’s time to pop the champagne at Hotel Elephant Reach, Yala as the property approaches its fourth year anniversary.

To mark the occasion, the resort is offering a range of special promotions in celebration of its fourth year anniversary. Till March 31st, guests can experience Elephant Reach’s legendary hospitality with a variety of special accommodation, culinary and value added packages.

Two commemorative accommodation packages have been introduced including the anniversary and Elephant Reach surprise which are the the anniversary package offering a deluxe room on full board basis, safari ride to the Yala National Park, welcome amenity, bottle of wine, and an anniversary commemorative gift, on double occupancy.

For guests who wish to try their luck, the Elephant Reach Surprise package on full board basis, an anniversary commemorative gift with an Elephant Reach Surprise envelope.

The bedroom

Guests can draw an envelope upon arrival to win instantly one of five prizes including room upgrade, two award winning cocktails at the Mahout’s Bar, gift voucher woth Rs 1,500 to be spent on F&B, discount coupons for next stay, or an Elephant Reach gift voucher for two nights on half board basis.

In addition to the above during this period guests can also experience mouth watering dishes at the ‘Tusk’ restaurant and award winning cocktails at the ‘Mahouts’ Bar.

“The fourth year anniversary promotions reflect the celebratory atmosphere at Elephant Reach as we approach this landmark occasion,” Managing Director Clement Fernando said.

“We wanted to share our joy and appreciation with our guests, whose support saw us achieve this milestone, not forgetting the highest level of service from our staff, whose warm hospitality and friendly nature makes Elephant Reach a home away from home for our guests. We hope they are able to take advantage of the packages offered, so we can welcome them ‘home’ again soon.”

Elephant Reach, Yala, opened its doors on March 29, 2006. This boutique resort is owned and managed by Lanka Hotels & Travels Ltd.

Sweden takes Mount Lavinia Hotel by storm

One of Mats dishes

Reindeer

Sweden being a new market excelling in the inbound travellers to Sri Lanka and indeed a potential market to be a strong contender for the top spot in inbound tourism, Mount Lavinia Hotel took the initiative to highlight the relationship and make the people of Sri Lanka aware of the super storm that is whirling into Sri Lanka to highlight Sri Lanka a notch more.

“We at Mount Lavinia Hotel are en par with growth facets in terms of potential travellers arriving in Sri Lanka and we will cater to their personal needs and in the same time people of Sri Lanka too need to be aware of the market that is making waves hence the reason for a Swedish Culinary Festival,” MLH General Manager Anura Dewapura said.

Traditional Swedish cooking cannot be compared with the sophistication of French or Italian cuisine. Swedish food is usually simple and satisfying, and nowadays also healthy. Yet in the last few decades borrowed luxuries from other culinary cultures have enriched their food culture with a host of exciting dishes.

Elegance and refinement with delicate taste sensations by the young generation of Swedish Chefs has made it exciting by creating innovative dishes with both colour and design however totally inspired by the richness of centuries old Swedish culinary traditions. Lingonberries, cloudberries, root vegetables, Baltic herring, wild game and not least Västerbotten cheese in new ways are the main essence in the recipes.

Guest Chef Mats from the Grand Hotel will cook up the Swedish delicacies. Some of the many dishes that will be yours to venture from March 17th to 21st particularly the March 20th will be Tartar of Norwegian Salmon Gravad Salmon Kalix Bleak Roe, Pink Roasted Filet Reindeer with Morel Sauce and Lingon. And indeed the Grand and Lavinia Dessert flavours of Cloud Berry, Nordic Blue Berries, Lingon Berries and Condiments.

March 20th will be an exclusive dinner that will take on a typical contemporary Swedish spread yet touches of a Swedish summertime which is closely affiliated with sensuality and enjoyment, can be yours to be whetted. The Governor’s Rooftop being the venuw will be serenading to a string quartet directed by Ananda Dabare.

French arrivals confirmed

Around 5000 to come to SL:

Antipodes Voyages Chairman Alain Clavel and Director Frank Manin of France arrived in Colombo, as VIP guests at the Galadari Hotel on Monday morning and were welcomed by General Manager Sampath Siriwardena and Ceylon Tours Chandra Ediriweera.

Antipodes voyages recently signed an agreement with Srilankan airlines to bring 5000 French Tourists from France for the 2010/11 seasons. This contract ensures a Minimum of 120 Tourists, each week on Sri Lankan airlines Paris for a whole year.

All this was initiated by G.L. Pieris, who had initial meetings with Antipodes in September in Lyon and actively encouraged them to invest in Sri Lanka as a preferred Tourist destination and use it as a Tourist Hub for their operations in South East Asia.

The Management of Antipodesare here in Sri Lankan for a week, to have further discussions with the Minister Pieris,Sri Lankan airlines, Hoteliers, Airport Authorities and others linked to the travel Industry.

“Galadari Hotel is delighted to host the first French Tour Operator, who had taken taken huge a step, not only in taking the commitment to invest in assuring 5000 tourists, but deciding to open their regional Office in the country,” Sampath said.

Enjoy Sundays with carvery and brunch

Sunday is a day for rest and relaxation; a day to take things easy after a busy weekend and prepare for the week ahead. After an entire week of preparing meals at home, wouldn’t it be a lovely break to eat out in a peaceful atmosphere?

The 7 Degrees North brings you ‘The Sunday Carvery’, every Sunday from 12 noon to 3.00 pm. This is a gastronomic delight of meal comprising two varieties of succulent meats and one piping hot main dish, accompanied by a variety of boiled vegetables, golden roast potatoes, a healthy mixed salad and an assortment of soft breads.

Moreover, for that extra special touch, you could even have two glasses of Moët and Chandon – definitely a bubbly treat!

Great live music is also provided by The Dynamos, playing in the hotel lobby. For reservations and inquiries, please call 2491930.

Pudding cocktails at the Cinnamon Grand

Cinnamon Grand takes sweet indulgences to a whole new level with its newest concept: pudding cocktails! These creamy cocktails are available at all restaurants for lunch and dinner and refine all the delectable flavours of your favorite dessert into a perfect liquid delicacy.

As the first ever dessert beverages in Sri Lanka, these cocktails are sure to delight and please with a whole new way to satisfy that sweet craving! A serving of the particular dessert the pudding cocktail is based on is also included, giving you an opportunity to match the taste!

“Pudding cocktails bring you the essence of your favourite desserts, ready to sip in an elegant glass,” Manager, Beverages Hemant Dadlani said.

“Upon conceptualizing pudding cocktails we knew it would be of utmost importance to capture the flavour of the original dessert and ensure nothing is lost in the transformation. After much painstaking work we settled on nine varied blends which we hope to add to in the coming months,” he said.

The nine available flavours are derived from globally popular desserts, namely - Jelly with custard, Chocolate Mousse, Strawberry Cheesecake, Panna Cotta, Lemon Cheesecake, Tiramisu, Wood Apple Parfait, Chocolate Biscuit Pudding and Baked Alaska.

Indian Food Festival with Le Royal Meridien

The Galadari Hotel’s Coffee Shop, changes its theme, décor, taste and flavour to its best of ‘Indian’ when the Coffee Shop once again offer guests to experience some of the delicious Indian food from March 19th to 27th.

Food flavours from various parts of India in its many presentations will be prepared with authenticity by expert chefs from the Le Royal Meridien Hotel in Chennai, India.

Master Chef T. Iyappan and Chef Deepak Singh will bring this culinary treat to you.

The chefs from India will be flown by Kingfisher Airlines and will bring with them the finer ingredients that will make up the exquisite flavours of Indian cookery.

The dinner buffet will vary daily and goes all the way from starters, soups, main dishes and dessert.

There would be Vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes to accommodate everyone.

A treat for the whole family.

An experience of the best of Indian cuisine and entertainment from March 19th to 27th at the Galadari Hotels, Coffee Shop.