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 ‘Peak Garden Restaurant and outdoor BBQ pavilion’ 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 ‘peak’ 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 Lanka’s 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 ‘repeater’ to Peak Rest, says Manager, Peak Rest, and Business Development Manager, A. Prabakaran.

Peak Rest can be reached via internet - Chandar-Vidya@yahoo.com. Web: www.peak@lankahotelsdirectory.com

Mynd Storm with the ‘Master of Minds’ 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 couldn’t.

Be part of an entertaining and extraordinary experience as Cinnamon Grand in association with The Charity Committee presents ‘Mynd Storm’ 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 Committee’s 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 ‘Master of Minds’, 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 year’s event a success.

Galway’s 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 Water’s 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 Lanka’s travel industry.

Chairman, Galway Hotel Management Services (Pvt) Ltd, Dayananda Gunathilake said that the event was

 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 Galway’s 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. ‘Travel Agents’ 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 “Cool Set” while you enjoy your traditional Cocktails and Mocktails and snacks at the Heist. Band “Chill out” will come alive on Tuesdays while popular “Chandimal 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 “Kings with Mariazell” 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.

That’s 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, it’s 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 ‘Magarita Blue’

The ‘Margarita Blue’ at the Galadari Hotel is offering its guests an opportunity to view the World Cup cricket matches live on Giant Screen.

Many ‘Specials’ too are offered, including a ‘Happy Hour’ from 11 p.m. to 12 midnight, ‘buy one, get one free’ offer, on selected items, Guess the winning team and win a Picher of Beer daily.

Other competitions include “Guess the man of the match” and win a Picher of Beer daily, “Guess the winning team of the World Cup” and win a bottle of Premium Whisky, and “Guess the highest wicket taker” and win a dinner for two at the Coffee Shop of the Galadari.

The ‘Magarita Blue’ Pub at the Galadari Hotel has taken a festive atmosphere with not only in-house guests, but others flocking to the Magarita Blue.

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