Sri Lanka
Few destinations can boast such a wide variety of experiences as Sri Lanka. Warm beaches, tea plantations and green hills, lush rainforests and animal-rich national parks are just some of the reasons why Sri Lanka is known as "the pearl of the Indian Ocean". The island, formerly known as Ceylon, lies just outside India and is home to 20 million people and eight World Heritage sites. Sri Lanka is also perfect to combine with the Maldives, which is just a short flight away.