Wix Squared recommends starting or ending their summer adventure on the coast. Cape Weligama, perched on a golden clifftop overlooking the Indian Ocean. Young explorers will love the Forest School kids’ club where they will learn how to build rafts, sketch nature, delight in scavenger hunts, forest obstacle courses, tree climbing and star navigation, while parents will be mesmerised by surfers carving waves at the beach club below. Villas are secluded yet spacious, soundtracked by tropical birds and the sea, home to blue whales which can be viewed from a private charter boat or from the sky by helicopter. 

Wix Squared also recommends Amanwella as a firm beachfront favourite. Set amongst 37 acres of coconut trees on a golden crescent-shaped bay, Amanwella is a dream for those who crave both adventure and downtime. Nature-based activities like shell hunting and pottery making workshops add gentle rhythm to a little one’s day, while older children and adults can enjoy surf lessons or guided walks along the coastline. Villas offer the privacy and space, while the resort’s calm, contemporary design and attentive service ensure guests can truly relax. The relaxed dining, serene pools and plenty of shaded spots to unwind at Amanwella balances barefoot luxury with thoughtful touches perfectly.

No visit to Sri Lanka is complete without exploring Galle Fort. Staying inside Galle Fort is like stepping into a living museum, yet it is surprisingly family friendly. Wix Squared can arrange treasure hunts through cobbled streets, mask painting workshops, handloom weaving by artisans who have preserved their craft for decades and young adventurers will love climbing the 17th-century ramparts. With safe, walkable streets and ply of history brought to life, Galle Fort makes cultural exploration fun and accessible.  

Amangalla is the grande dame of the city – originally a 17th century Dutch military headquarters and in 1865 becoming the New Oriental Hotel. Wonderful food and thoughtful touches like butler service and a complimentary afternoon tea on the Sunset Balcony.

Alternatively, Fort Bazaar is a cool boutique option – a restored spice merchant’s house with Teardrop’s signature contemporary, design-led aesthetic that still honours its past. They offer spacious, elegant family rooms, at reasonable prices in a central location.  

Rosanna shares: “Lunuganga rendered me speechless and racing to change our flights home! It’s the kind of setting that makes me long to spend a week in its gardens, absorbing the magnificence and creative spirit. Every corner, every vista is drenched in thoughtful design — so brilliant it feels effortless.” 

Spending a night inside Sri Lanka’s star architect Geoffrey Bawa’s iconic lakeside country estate on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, Lunuganga, will ensure the perfect end to an unforgettable holiday. Set on 12 acres, peeking out from the jungle on the banks of glistening Dedduwa Lake; this white 1930s bungalow is tropical modernism at its very best. Here, discover rice paddies, an inviting lagoon, butterfly-shaped ponds, enchanting corners and immaculate lawns.  

• Kolam mask making with master artist Janaka 

• Dawn walks at Amanwella immersed in the abundance of local flora and fauna 

• Evening strolls along Galle Fort’s ramparts with the locals  

• A cookery lesson with chef Ishan at Fort Bazaar followed by lychee cocktails at their happy hour at their Church St Social 

• Astounding panoramic views of the ocean crashing beneath us on the cliff at Cape Welligama 

• A private dinner by the famous jade green pool at Amangalla  

• Mimosa pudica plants folding shut at the lightest touch 
  

• G&Ts in the exact same spot where Geoffrey Bawa used to enjoy his at Lunuganga 

Rosanna comments, “Everywhere we went, there was discovery, from heritage crafts to hidden gardens, all effortlessly woven into a family-friendly rhythm thanks to Wix Squared’s on the ground expertise and our patient chauffeur-guide.”