Meet Pathmalal, one of the gardeners. We also call him "Defender of The Ducks" as he is the gardener who cares for them and knows more about ducks than anyone.This morning however, he is setting out the betel leaves around the oil lamp as he does every single day.Betel, also known as "pan" in Hindi, is offered to deities.They are ...

Nil Mahanel flower (Nympheae Stelleta), the blue water lily, is the national flower of Sri Lanka.All our suites are named after the water lilies that grow in our ponds.Mahanel (also spelt Mahanel) is one of the Main House suites.Nymphaea nouchali, commonly known as the Red and blue water lily, Blue star water lily, Star lotus, or by its synonym Nymphaea ...

So some little honey bees have decided to set up home in one of our mosaic tiled pots and, judging by the size of the honeycomb I can just about see by tiptoeing close to it, they seem to have been there some while.A few questions come to mind:Why did they set up home at Reef in one of our ...

We never intended to start breeding ducks (and we won't) but this particular duck has become very broody.We can't quite see to count but we think she is sitting on about eight eggs. She has built her little nest in the corner, pulling loose feathers over the eggs with her beak to hide them.Just try opening the gate to the ...

We have and we do.Well, sort of.We are now using Super Colloids.Super ColloidsSuper Colloid Super D1, in different concentrations, can be used to clean mirrors, wash basins and also heavily stained floors.It can also be used for cleaning engines, tools and oily concrete floors.It's biodegradable, which is incredibly important to us, and it is safe for humans and animals.So our ...

In about two months time our new Ayurveda Spa pavilion will be open and we will then be able to offer our guests an even wider selection of treatments than we already presently do.So, we are now busy sourcing equipment and developing the menu.One of the items we need of course is the massage table which is called a Droni ...

July 2012 is the month The Travel Foundation is running its Make Holiday Greener Campaign.The aim is to spread awareness of how to make travel and tourism more sustainable and show how small efforts by everyone can make a difference including for initiatives by holidaymakers.What can you do?Buy locally: The local community will benefit if you buy souvenirs and local ...

Rock the Frock at Reef Villa & Spa Sri LankaInstead of packing away the very expensive wedding dress after the vows have been exchanged and classic photographs with all the in laws and long distant relatives have been taken, Reef Villa & Spa offers newly married brides the opportunity to be photographed once again in their wedding dress before it ...

Perched on the edge of a leaf, it's as if she is saying, (and it must be a "she" because of the pretty iridescent hues in her dress): "shall I jump or not"?

The Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, Sri LankaThe Nuwara Eliya Golf Club (NEGC) with luscious springy turf is the venue for the Sri Lankan Airlines Golf Classic 2012 from August 9-12 2012.Built in 1889 the 18 hole course is the second oldest in Sri Lanka and sits in a valley 6233 feet above sea level in the central hills of Sri ...

Honeymooners, who book an Ocean Suite for seven nights, can now enjoy a complimentary flower decorated antique swing to while away those private moments.(And of course a flower decorated swing is available for all other romantics @ US$250.00)Ideal also for those who are just about to pop the question.

In the year of the Diamond Jubilee if the Queen enjoys Dubonnet why would we want to celebrate with any other cocktail?1 oz Dubonnet Rouge1 oz Dry Gin1 dash orange bittersCombine in ice shaker; shake. Strain into martini glass and garnish with twist of lemon.And add two ice cubes.God Save the Queen!Long Live the Queen!What is an Aperitif?Originating from the ...

Now you've popped the question and had the answer you wanted Reef Villa and Spa is delighted to offer guests, who stay seven nights a complimentary civil wedding.The offer includes:Services of a RegistarDocumentationTranslation of documentationBouquet of seasonal flowers for the brideButtonhole for the groomDecorated oil lampWitnesses as requiredWedding coordinatorWedding cocktailOptional extras include a personal fireworks display, Kandyan dancers and drummers, ...

Whilst I don't have the problem, it must be very irritating to book a hotel if you are 6 foot 6 or so and find that your feet dangle over the end of the standard size bed and you find that you have to sleep (or rather don't) diagonally.The longest bed at Reef Villa is in the Lily Pond Suite, ...

Reef Villa & Spa, Sri Lanka, has the answer to the question of how you are to ask the most important question of your life (" Will You Marry me? ") with our Ultimate Proposal Offer @ US$600:And,We'll keep it a secretWe'll set the tableWe'll light the candlesThe stars will shineYou'll relax over dinnerYou will fumble and find the ringWe'll ...

South Asia's largest international boat exhibition is taking place at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre, Colombo, Sri Lanka.Leisure boating, marine, industrial and commercial vessels will be exhibited at this venue just some 40 minutes from Reef Villa & Spa.Sri Lanka Boat Show

Reef Villa and Spa, Sri Lanka is delighted to offer honeymooners a complimentary Buddhist blessing of their recent wedding when they stay seven nights or more.The blessing includes:Services of the CelebrantBouquet of seasonal flowers for the brideButtonhole for the groomDecorated oil lampCoordinatorCelebratory cocktailAs part of the blessing seven betel leaves are offered to the Gods with a request that protection ...

May in Sri Lanka is apparently the Sloth Bear sighting season, despite the fact that it is a highly threatened species.The Sri Lankan Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus inornatus) is a subspecies of the Sloth Bear. It is found mainly in lowland dry forests in Sri Lanka.The Sri Lankan Sloth Bear is omnivorous and feeds on nuts, berries, and roots, as ...

It is Vesak today and the Pandol in Wadduwa has just been switched on. Vesak is the most important day in the Buddhist calendar celebrating the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha.Pandols are erected and illuminated across the country and an oil lamp is lit before the switching on of the lights.Local busineses and residents contribute to the Pandol.

Ecoluxhotels.EcoLux Hotels has been set up by Jill Starley-Grainger and Tim Starley-Grainger who together with a team of journalists are professionally and independently assessing the world's greenest, luxury hotels, telling you what they're doing right, and what they could be doing better. Most importantly no one pays to be on the website.Reef Villa & Spa to date is the ...