Galle Anniversary Escape — The Finest Five-Star Stays

Celebrate a milestone in a restored colonial mansion inside Galle Fort, where high ceilings, antique furniture and shaded courtyards set an elegant mood. Spend the day exploring the fort's Dutch Reformed church, maritime history and jewelers, then dine on Sri Lankan crab curry and freshly caught seafood. For contrast, add a night or two on the beach, or an early-morning safari in Yala or Udawalawe National Park, a few hours' drive east.