Sri Lanka With Kids

Sri Lanka: Enchanting Island Adventure Awaits Your Family Are you dreaming of a family vacation filled with stunning beaches, captivating wildlife encounters, and rich cultural experiences? Look no further than Sri Lanka, a teardrop-shaped island nation brimming with wonder for families of all ages. This comprehensive guidebook unveils the magic of Sri Lanka, transforming your dream into a reality. Imagine your children building sandcastles on pristine shores, spotting majestic elephants on a jeep safari, or marveling at ancient cave temples – Sri Lanka promises an unforgettable adventure unlike any other. Unwind on Idyllic Beaches: Sri Lanka boasts a stunning coastline fringed with beautiful beaches, offering the perfect setting for relaxation, water fun, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you seek calm waters for young children or exciting waves for older kids, our guide highlights the best beaches for families, catering to different interests and age groups. Encounter Sri Lanka's Wildlife: Embark on thrilling safaris in national parks teeming with diverse wildlife. Witness majestic elephants roaming in their natural habitat, spot elusive leopards, or marvel at playful monkeys swinging through the trees. Our guide focuses on responsible elephant experiences, ensuring ethical treatment of these gentle giants. Unveil Sri Lanka's Rich Heritage: Step back in time and explore ancient cities, vibrant temples, and captivating historical sites. We'll guide you through Anuradhapura's massive stupas, Polonnaruwa's giant statues, and Sigiriya's awe-inspiring rock fortress, igniting your family's sense of wonder. Witness cultural rituals at the Temple of the Tooth and delve into Sri Lanka's Buddhist traditions. Escape to the Enchanting Hills: Sri Lanka's central highlands offer a refreshing escape from the coastal heat. Explore scenic hiking trails, embark on a charming train journey through verdant hills, or learn about tea production at a lush plantation. Our recommendations include family-friendly activities like picnics amidst breathtaking scenery, wildlife spotting adventures, and exploring charming towns like Nuwara Eliya and Ella. Go Beyond the Tourist Trail: For families seeking an authentic experience, Sri Lanka offers a plethora of hidden gems. Participate in turtle conservation projects, contribute to wildlife rehabilitation efforts, or learn the art of mask-making at a traditional workshop. Explore hidden cave temples like Dambulla, immerse yourselves in local life with a homestay experience, or take a cooking class to learn the secrets of Sri Lankan cuisine. Plan Your Dream Sri Lankan Adventure: Our comprehensive guide equips you with essential travel information, including visa requirements, packing tips, and getting around Sri Lanka. We'll help you navigate different travel styles, from private drivers offering flexibility to budget-friendly train journeys. Create Lasting Memories: This guide goes beyond itineraries, offering suggestions for keeping your children entertained throughout the trip. From interactive learning experiences to engaging activities and relaxation time, we ensure a balanced and enjoyable vacation for everyone. Capture the essence of your journey with our photography tips and find unique souvenirs to commemorate your Sri Lankan adventure. Sri Lanka: Where Family Memories are Made From the moment you arrive, Sri Lanka will weave its magic on your family. With this guidebook as your companion, embark on an unforgettable journey filled with breathtaking landscapes, captivating wildlife encounters, and rich cultural experiences. Start planning your Sri Lankan adventure today and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Lonely Planet Sri Lanka is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Laze on a pristine, undiscovered beach, wander lost cities and ancient ruins, or hit the markets for a rainbow of exotic fruits and rich spices; all with your trusted travel companion.

Good Day Sri Lanka journeys through the island's rich history, beautiful landscapes, and unique culture. This charming and captivating board book takes young readers, both native to the country and otherwise, on an educational tour of the island paradise that is Sri Lanka.

Amrith comes to terms with his sexuality in this sweeping coming-of-age story set against the stormy backdrop of monsoon season in 1980s Sri Lanka. For fans of Call Me By Your Name. Shyam Selvadurai’s brilliant novels, Funny Boy and Cinnamon Gardens, have garnered him international acclaim. In his first young adult novel, he explores first love with clarity, humor and compassion. The setting is Sri Lanka, 1980, and it is the season of monsoons. Fourteen-year-old Amrith is caught up in the life of the cheerful, well-to-do household in which he is being raised by his vibrant Auntie Bundle and kindly Uncle Lucky. He tries not to think of his life “before,” when his doting mother was still alive. Amrith’s holiday plans seem unpromising: he wants to appear in his school’s production of Othello and he is learning to type at Uncle Lucky’s tropical fish business. Then, like an unexpected monsoon, his cousin arrives from Canada and Amrith’s ordered life is storm-tossed. He finds himself falling in love with the Canadian boy. Othello, with its powerful theme of disastrous jealousy, is the backdrop to the drama in which Amrith finds himself immersed.

★ "The real deal about kids travel!" ★ Are you planning on moving with kids? Do you want to travel abroad with your children? Are you interested in a family gap year? Maybe you even want to explore overseas living? Are you dreaming of "Van Life" and drafting up your bucket list? Does extended travel with kids sound exciting and terrifying? Your fantasies about traveling or moving overseas won't match the reality of day-to-day life in a foreign country, but it will prove to be the experience of a lifetime... if you're prepared! The McClouds moved from the US to Sri Lanka in 2018. This travel book shares their experience navigating life with a family in a developing country, figuring out the school system, bargaining at the wet markets, employing domestic help, and even finding a "new normal" after terrorism. If you've ever considered living abroad with your family, extended travel with kids, or taking a gap year, this travel memoir will manage your expectations and give you a realistic view of the ups and downs of extended travel with kids. This Sri Lankan adventure will teach you: ✓ how to live with less ✓ how to appreciate experiences over things ✓ how to cope with change ✓ how to deal with unexpected and challenging situations ✓ what it feels like to be an outsider Before you purchase the travel books, family passport holder, road trip essentials kids, a kids travel journal for kids, or a road trip book kids, grab a copy of Life Abroad so you know what to expect! About the author: Melissa is a wife, a mother of two, and has been coaching women since 2004. Her family has moved six times in the past ten years, and she's been traveling with her babies since they were infants. That's not a flex: it's exhausting! Life Abroad travel book memoir is a gift for her young children so they have a record of the adventure, and also for parents who are doing their research before traveling with little ones. Her experience during the Easter Sunday attacks in 2019 led her to publish #WhatTheTuk (also available on Amazon) to raise funds for the victims of the bombings. The McClouds currently reside in London. Learn more at MelissaMcCloud.co

Visit Sri Lanka and be home by bedtime! Discover the magic, culture, and beauty of Sri Lanka in this one-of-a-kind children's alphabet book. A perfect travel book for children, each page highlights a vocabulary word like Buddha, jackfruit, monsoon, and yoga. Take your kids around the world while they learn their ABCs! A portion of all proceeds are donated to the Mallavi Central College to support the education of Sri Lankan girls.

You want only the best for your kids. And you want them to be successful. Sure, there's nothing wrong with that. But what if there was something more? Could your definition of success be leaving out the most important part? What about greatness? Where does it fit in? "If you aim your children at anything less than greatness, you'll set them up to miss the whole point of their lives," says author Tim Kimmel. In Raising Kids for True Greatness, Kimmel turns the definition of success on its head and guides you in preparing your child for a life that will easily eclipse the goals of those who are merely successful. Learn how to prepare your kids for rich lives of true greatness by helping them find answers to life's three most crucial, life-changing questions regarding their mission, mate, and master: What are they going to do with their potential? Who will they spend their lives with? Who will they live it for?

It is time to plant the rice crop in Malini’s Sri Lankan community, and the little girl is both excited and nervous to help for the first time. What if she does it wrong? Will she be responsible if the crop fails? When the oxcart rumbles in loaded with seedlings, she reluctantly agrees to watch the big, imposing animal while the driver takes a break. Suddenly, the skies go dark with monsoon rain. A flash flood pours down the road, separating Malini from the driver and her family. They are shouting for her to run for higher ground, but what about the rice? Summoning up courage she never dreamed she possessed, Malini resolves to save ox, cart, and seedlings, no matter what it takes. Award-winning author Alma Fullerton tells Malini’s story in expressive free verse that vibrates with emotion and energy. The moods of Sri Lanka’s rainy season come alive as Kim La Fave, illustrator of the award-winning Shin Chi’s Canoe, uses a fresh style that is both contemporary and impressionistic to depict the courage of one little girl facing the power of a flash flood.