What kind of attractions are there for kids and families?
Sri Lankans are very family-oriented and Sri Lankans welcome children everywhere. Plenty of opportunities in all hotels and resorts to keep kids entertained and upon request you will be able to employ a nanny, to have a peaceful candle lit dinner under a galaxy of stars. You can mingle your activities with theirs at most of the country’s top attractions.
Most hotels are children-friendly and will have western dishes like pasta, eggs (scrambled or omelette) while hot-dogs, burgers are only available in large cities at McDonald, KFC or Pizza Hut. The supermarket chain is extensive now reaching out to most areas with the exception of the remotest villages disposable nappies, and the equivalent of “Calpol” is “Panadol” in a syrupy form available at all pharmacies in Sri Lanka, check expire dates before purchasing.
Sri Lankan kids’ are exceptionally practical and will keep themselves entertained and out of their parent’s way, boys will mostly play cricket, cycle or site see, so western kids can add these to their normal activities on offer like snorkeling, nature walks and wildlife, cycling and sightseeing, as Sri Lankan kids will happily welcome a new Western friend to their games.
Sunscreen is a must along with wide brimmed hats to avoid sunburn on tender skin, and best purchased from native country along with mosquito repellents, as Sri Lanka doesn’t stock them for obvious reasons or will not have the brands that you look for and kids making friends with stray cats and dogs must definitely be discouraged.
