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MAGICAL

SRI LANKA Sri Lanka is a magical place and for many Poles it has been known as the land of tea, exotic spices, precious stones, lush nature and wildlife. It was believed to be a place that promised great adventures and unforgettable experiences. That is why many people want to

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discover this country on their own.

The distance of 7500 km or 4500 miles between Poland and Sri Lanka takes several hours by plane to cover. Once you embark you can get a first feeling of it thanks to the climate of a high temperature and humidity, typical of coastal areas. However, the upland’s temperature resembles that of summer in Poland, so being there is not so disturbing for many of us. We had traveled to Asia aiming to find diversity and relaxation and escaping Europe’s intense and speedy life. Indeed, we found a peaceful place, time to think and a bout of positive energy. Two years ago accidently I chose Sri Lanka for my vacations. In fact, I hardly even knew where this country was located nor had I a clear idea of what was

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to be expected of this exotic place. As a photographer I hoped that bringing back some interesting photos from this trip would be worth taking the trip. Unexpectedly my journey turned out to be a fascinating experience, both with its people and the country itself. I took hundreds of pictures and I recorded hundreds of interesting places during my trip. I came back happy, just to realize that I am hungry for more. Immediately I knew I had to come back to Sri Lanka. Indeed, since then I had traveled there two more times. Sri Lanka is an island and because of its climate it presents to her visitors richness and a great variety of local fauna and flora. I was amazed to see the many species of wild animals and birds, including leopards,

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bears and elephants at the Yala National Park. However, an unforgettable sighting that left an impression on me was of a group of elephants that I happened to spot at a short distance from me and close to the hotel where I was staying. Their size, their majestic grace and at the same time their fragility were breathtaking. I extremely enjoyed the lush and flourishing nature in the national parks and in countryside villages, thanks to artificial water reservoirs that colorfully shaped the local landscapes throughout the country. These extraordinary surroundings had posed a challenge for me as a photographer. I was purposely leaving my hotel where I was staying, in the early hours to capture pictures of the sunrise by the sea or during the awakening of the jungle or nearby village. www.ballysmagazine.com

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Focused on capturing the best images, there were times I kept forgetting how I got there in the place and could not findmy way back to the hotel. Hopefully, there was always somebody to help me. Nilaveli, Uppuvelli and the coral reef at Pigeon Island displayed picturesque beaches on the north-east coast and did make lasting impressions on me. Fishing boats with fishermen emptying their net illuminated by the soft rays of the early hourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sun had left me speechless. I hope I will keep these pictures as hallmarks of a vacation that was spent in Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Mihintale, Dambulla, Sigiriya and Kandy reminded me of several Polish travelers and artists who visited these places in the nineteenth century. I found Anuradaphura, the first capital, the most extraordinary city with

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Or maybe because of the unique pleasures I get in my memorable journeys through the upland areas covered with carpets of tea fields, gilded with the sun and shrouded in the morning mist. I learned the way tea leaves were collected, I witnessed laborious work of women on the plantations and in the factory, and I got acquainted with the whole production cycle of the various types of tea which is being drunk generally in Poland.

its uniqueness; it was a fallen city that once felt empty, taken over by jungle and was rediscovered in the XIX century. It has today become a touristic attraction and its ruins testify how developed this civilization was and the people who had built it. Galle, Colombo, Trincomalee and Kandy on the other hand, brought me closer to the colonial past and its architecture. Particularly charming was the old part of Galle with its narrow streets around the fort. Sitting with a cup of tea in one of the seaside restaurants I admired a beautiful sunset there. The taste of tea in Sri Lanka is special to me. This might be due to the water or the freshness of the tea itself or maybe because of the place and the circumstances in which I was drinking it.

Meeting people and conversing with them is the best way to discover a country. It is no doubt popular wisdom. Indeed, I learned a lot about local life and customs from friendly Sri Lankans that I met. Obviously, photography has helped me meet people and get to know their lives. In fact, this was not difficult, as many of them had voluntarily asked me to take pictures of them. Occasionally we were doing even selfies together. One of the women that I had photographed invited me for a birthday party of her one-year-old son. I was struck by this extraordinary openness of the local people, by comparison, a rare attitude among people in Europe. Much in the way I see Sri Lanka now, I believe, I owe to my guide Buddhika Gomis. This is not only showing gratitude to the excellent job he did as being my guide but also due to his kindness and hospitality he showed to me and my friends. It was thanks to his hospitality

that let us meet his family, his mother and sister and for the cookery lessons we got on preparing some Sri Lankan dishes that has made me cherish this country in my memory forever. As a photographer I had tried to express all these feelings and emotions of Sri Lanka and its people through the landscape in my pictures and I can only hope that viewers will relate with it. Everyone in their travels look for something different. Now, from the perspective of Europe, when I think of Sri Lanka, I believe that the greatest wealth is its people - truly welcoming with great energy and calmness, and in some sense similar to the Poles! B

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Bally’s the world’s highest paying casino, proud to be located in local soil, provides over 130 games to all those who are willing to enjoy and relax. Bally’s provide something for everyone- from the all time classics such as Blackjack, Baccarat, Asian Poker, and Roulette. Bally’s is a host of specialty games, with a variety of side-bets and linked progressive jackpots as well. Following are some of the games that you will find on the Casino floor;

Baccarat

The game has been played for centuries and is possibly the easiest casino games to learn and play. At Bally’s a variety of Baccarat games including commission, noncommission and even provisions to bet on Tie, Banker Pair and Player Pair. In this game, King, Queen, Jack and Ten are valued as zero. An Ace is valued as one and all other cards have their numerical face values. The hand (Player or Banker) with the highest total count is the winner. Thus the total count of a hand can be a single digit number ranging from 0 to 9, depending on the total value of the cards in your hand. Nine (9) would be the highest count, eight (8) the second highest count and the list continues in descending order. The hand (a Player hand or a Banker hand), which has the highest total, is the winner. Table limits: Minimum is LKR 1 000 (USD 10) while maximum LKR 5 000 000 (USD 35 000)

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Blackjack

Blackjack is one of the most populist casino games. The objective of this game is to draw card(s) totaling 21 or as close to 21. The player wins if his total is higher than the dealer.

The points system of Blackjack is organized as follows: Kings, Queens and Jacks all count as 10, whereas an Ace can be either 1 or 11, depending on your choice – the idea is to use the Ace at your advantage. All other cards count as their face value.

Commencement of play shall begin when the Dealer announces “Place your bets, please”. The winning number is determined when the ball has come to a rest in any compartment of the wheel.

In case the House’s first card is an Ace, you have the special option of making an “Insurance”. An Insurance will provide you with a countermeasure against the House having a possible Blackjack before you.

Bally’s Single Zero wheels offer the best chance of winning at the Roulette tables and you also can try our electronic Roulette and the Roulette and Roulette table with neighbour bets.

Blackjack is more alluring since Bally’s allow generous rules including surrender, double on any two cards and double after splitting multiple times. Bally’s also offers a variety of side bet options including pairs and bonus Blackjack.

Table limits: Minimum bet LKR 100 (USD 1) and maximum LKR 200 000 (USD 1500)

Table limits: Minimum LKR 500 (USD 1) and maximum LKR 200 000 (USD 1500)

Bally’s provides facilities for a variety of poker games. Bally’s also has a special Poker Room where the players can play their favourite card games including Texas Hold'em, Indian Flush, Rummy (Paplu) in comfort and style.

Roulette

The objective of Roulette is to pick the number where the spinning ball will land on the wheel. The players can also bet combinations of numbers or choose the colour or whether the number will be odd or even.

Poker Games

The Poker Room is located in a separate section, this private area offers novices and professionals a classy and friendly environment. You can ‘win the pot’ while stewards cater exclusively to your needs.

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determined until the dealer reveals their cards. There are many card combinations which make it a real thinking game and also includes great bonus payouts. Texas Hold’Em Bonus Poker also gives you the opportunity for an optional bet called “Bonus Wager” which involves players comparing their two hole cards to a payout table. The payment of the Bonus Wager is not tied with players winning in the main game if the wager has been placed prior to any cards being dealt to the player. The aim of the game is for your Poker hand.

Three Card Poker

As the name suggests, this three card game is becoming the most popular version in this region. Players try to beat the dealer while attempting to win big on our jackpots.

Asian Poker

Asia Poker is based on five cards, and is a version of stud poker. The game is played with single deck of 52 cards. The game is made more challenging and exciting because players have the additional chance. This five card version allows players to fully interact with the dealer while attempting to have a higher hand than the dealer. The player also wishes the dealer to qualify in order to reap more benefits and many side bet options including the bonus bet.

Texas Hold’em Bonus Poker

A more intimate version of the very popular Texas Hold’em Poker where the players attempt to beat the dealer. As more cards are exposed, the game becomes very interesting with the final result not being

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Live Betting and Slot Machines

Try your luck at our exciting slot machines with single machine progressives or bet for larger jackpots on our Aristocrat, Weike and EGT Machines. Live betting offers players wide choice when it comes to how they prefer to place their bets. Players can place either single or multiple bets or even devise a certain pattern according to the playing schedule. You can always ask our friendly and insightful staff to receive more information about what live betting opportunities we can arrange for you. Ballys Casino offers those passionate about sports to experience the full thrill of live betting during your stay here. Praised and practiced by hundreds of thousands.

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Sic Bo

Sic Bo is an Ancient Chinese game that involves three dices and a specific gaming table. Also known as Tai Sai is an ancient Chinese game played with three dice in a sealed contained. The players can predict the numbers on the dice after they have been mechanically shaken.

Rapid Roulette

Rapid Roulette is a version of roulette that you will only see at live casinos. It is like a combination of a real roulette wheel with electronic betting instead of placing chips on the table. Similar to classic Roulette, it combines the physical roulette wheel with electronic betting instead of physically placing chips on the playing table. As far as the rules go, Rapid Roulette has the same set of rules as traditional Roulette games.

Casino War

Casino War is based off the most basic and easy card game: War. The gameplay involves players making a bet on who is to draw the highest card. However, Casino War extends a bit beyond the boundaries of the traditional War playing card game. There is a special side wager that players can make. This is the so called “Tie Bet” – players bet that the first two cards of the game will be a tie. If they have guessed right, the payout for the Tie Bet is 10 to 1. B

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The Fastest Casino Game

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Are The Winner E ver wanted to play a fast paced card game, with a higher chance of winning? Then playing Baccarat at Bally’s Casino Colombo is your one and only option.

Bally’s Casino is Sri Lanka’s largest casino with an exponentially large crowd that fills up the casino floor almost everyday. It is a major tourist attraction and brings in individuals from all corners of the world. We all know that each and every country has its preferred card game that are frequented at casinos. Bally’s Casino caters to all of these needs by providing various card games and other games, handled by trained and professional dealers. www.ballysmagazine.com

Baccarat is one of them. It is a fast paced comparing card game played between two hands, the "player" and the "banker". Each baccarat coup has three possible outcomes: "player", "banker", and "tie".

the fact that all ten, Jacks, Queens and Kings have a value of zero. It also refers to any hand that has a total of zero so for instance a hand of seven and three also equals zero and therefore baccarat.

First things first;

While the game was first noted in the 1400’s it took over 500 years to become one of the premier casino games in Europe. In particular the game was popular among the French royalty. At this point there were several versions being played. In Europe the chemin de fer variation was the most popular while in England punto banco was the game of choice. Interestingly enough it was the English version that would make its way to the US via South America.

Here’s a bit of Baccarat history Baccarat first appeared in 1400’s France but was preceded by similar games like Macao, Oicho-Kabu, and Gabo japji. Baccarat is by far, one of the oldest games played at casinos throughout the world. The name baccarat is in fact derived from the Italian word “baccarat” which quite simply means zero. This refers to

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Over the years there have been three versions of the game that have remained popular. These are baccarat chiming de far, baccarat banquet and punto banco. All versions use virtually identical sets of rules with the major difference being how the cards are dealt. The most widespread version you will find today in casinos in the US is punto banco or mini baccarat where the dealer deals all of the cards and the players just bet on one of the three outcomes. Today in most casinos in the United States you will most often only find mini baccarat tables. This is for several reasons. The big table versions almost always have high minimum bets so tend to be tucked away in the high roller sections of the casinos. The mini baccarat tables have much lower limits so are quite widespread across casino floors.

Much like the game was popular with the French nobility it is now one of the most popular games among the casino royalty - the high rollers. The world's biggest gamblers all seem to love the game and it is not uncommon for millions of dollars to change hands in session. In fact baccarat is such a big bettors game that occasionally you will see the losses at the baccarat tables reflected in casino annual business reports. www.ballysmagazine.com

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The most recent development in baccarat history is online baccarat. Online casinos offer mini baccarat tables using the standard American rules. The cards are dealt using a random number generator or RNG and displayed as graphics on your screen. Some online gambling sites also offer LIVE dealers where you are connected to a video link of a real dealer dealing cards. While we don’t recommend any particular online casinos you can in most cases play baccarat for free so they offer a great way to learn the game without spending any money.

Baccarat at Bally’s At the begining cards are dealt by the dealer to the player’s side and the banker’s side. If one bets for the player, he or she becomes the player. Likewise, if one bets for the banker, he or she becomes the player. Once the cards are dealt and the bets are made, the cards are turned face up and the total is taken into consideration. Whichever total is higher wins. In Baccarat, the image cards are of no value- meaning that the Jack, Queen and King cards are zero. The other www.ballysmagazine.com

cards (Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9) has its face values. Players are dealt minimum two cards or a maximum of three, depending on the total of the cards. It is always the choice of the player to ask for the third card. Example: Player is dealt two cards and the banker is dealt two cards. Player has 2 and 3 while the Banker gets 8 and 6. Player has a total value of 5, while the Banker has 14. However, the unit number is removed so the 14 is consider 4. A 10 will be considered 0, a 11 as 1, 12 as 2, 13 as 3, 15 as 5, 16 as 6, 17 as 7, 18 as 8 and 19 as 9. In this case, the Banker wins. The values will be always less than 10 and the highest value is nine. Whoever is closest to that wins. In a Tie situation, if both totals are the same it will act as a bonus. If someone has bet on a tie, and if both the totals are the same, then that person is paid nine times your bet. At Bally’s Baccarat the minimum bet is LKR 1000 while the maximum could go up to LKR four million. In the new high stakes area, the maximum Baccarat bet would be LKR six million. In addition

Bally’s has a variety of Baccarat tables that allows more than two players to participate. Bally’s is undoubtedly the highest winning casino in the world and it comes with its own unique additions to Baccarat. One of these additions is the Super Six bet. If a player bets on the Banker 6 (where the player is paid only half the bet, according to international records) and the Banker comes with a total of six, the player is paid 15 times the bet. No other casino has this concept and is only found in Sri Lanka. For Bally’s, it’s always the benefit of the customer and concepts like this is an added bonus to them. Baccarat is a game of pure chance and the players win by genuine luck. Therefore, everyone has a chance at winning. If Lady Luck is on your shoulder, whispering good deeds, then this is definitely the game for you. And what better place is there to win it at other than your very own Bally’s! B

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GRAZE KITCHEN and

LAB Lounge & Bar

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – September23, 2016 – Hilton Colombo today announced the official opening of the newly refurbished two outlets GRAZE KITCHEN and LAB Lounge and Bar, truly a theatre of dining experience that will evoke the senses. As a pioneer in the hospitality trade Hilton Colombo has always prided itself in providing an impeccable service and continues to make revolutionary strides in the field of food and beverage. The teams’ dedication and commitment to the brand and passion to push the envelope, has been the foundation of our continuous growth as a brand that has elevated the benchmark for service standards and this new experience in dining will not disappoint its clientele. Step into L.A.B; the Lobby Lounge and Bar and treat yourself to a truly unique lounging experience. Centrally themed around the waning rainforests of Sri Lanka, guests are invited to reminisce in this abstracted indoor Tropicana. Beautiful Brazilian snow fox granite paves the floor, sweeping from the arrival hall all the way through the lobby lounge andbar, leading the eye to the windows fringing the bar which looks out into the lotus pond. Plush leather armchairs and sofas grace the lobby. Washed in colours homogenous with natural, earthy tones, a tranquil www.ballysmagazine.com

atmosphere is fostered throughout the space. Carpets lining the ground where these furniture rest are patterned to reflect the verdure of the rainforest, and don deep grey, cinnamon and beige colours that flatter the surrounding facets perfectly. On the walls rest an exquisite titanium travertine, bookmatched to create a seamless flow which draws the eye from one area of the lobby to the next. Pause to admire the elegant flowing wall sculpture fabricated from woven wood, which reminds one of clouds calmly passing by on a warm day. The high ceiling of the lobby lounge employs a conceptual canopy bearing resemblance to the shade provided by

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overhanging trees in the rainforest. The curved lines running smoothly from pillar to pillar evoke in one a sense of peace and calm. Crevasses in the ceiling make use of warm cove lighting to help emphasize the impression of light shining through the leaves of trees. Each structural pillar has meandering contours which help shape the image of tree trunks leading up to the leaves on the ceiling. As guests amble towards the bar, sculptures of wild, wandering deer and leopard can be seen. These sculptures serve to allude to the trials and tribulations animals encounter in losing their homes in the rainforests of Sri Lanka. Beneath the feet of these sculptures lays a wall-to-wall carpet which defines the floor of the seating area directly facing the lotus pond. The colours of the carpets take inspiration from the Sri Lankan rainforests adorning deep greens and robust browns, interspersed with pale yellow and grey that complement the furniture to add to the tropical aura of the lounge. The large serpentine sofa central to the seating area relates to guests the concept of fallen trees in the rainforest.Wander to the bar where an alluring parched wooden structure stretches from floor to ceiling, drawing attention to the condition of the dwindling rainforests. Under the outreaching Burmese teakwood, guests can enjoy a cool drink from the extensive beverage menu and admire the view of the lotus pond where koi fish, ducks and swans idle about their day.Expert sommelier, butler quality

team members will show off their bar showmanship with impeccable service. To add to the glamour, a sophisticated live jazz band will play daily during the evening hours. The 709 square-meter all-day dining restaurant, GRAZE KITCHEN is a multifaceted restaurant showcasing a live and interactive dining experience with high energy serving team members. The word origin from old English grasian, means grass. The original sense for cookery is to eat small portions of food throughout the day rather than formal meals. Contemporary in design, the atmosphere at GRAZE KITCHEN is inspired by nature with organic sculptural features and lighting, and warm natural earthen color tones. The birds nest inspired chandelier with four distinct venue spaces that offer guests different ambient and visual cues, lighting that changes from day to night to create a subtle change in mood and environment. In addition to the show kitchen experience there is alfresco dining on the deck.The restaurant that could accommodate up to 240 is opened for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a la carte menu option as well. The show kitchen in pod like shapes allows guests to be involved in the action of preparation by selecting their own ingredients in a market style environment and having the chefs prepare the dishes a la minute. Featuring

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authentic specialty chefs under one roof, guests could enjoy diversity ofcuisines such as Sri Lankan, Indian Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Italian and Mediterranean. The large seating capacity also includes 2 private dining rooms, ideal venues for small meetings and gatherings. Each room is designed with its own personality and features to perform specific functions. Be it for power lunches over business that require audio visual support and facilities or a private venue with a view, these rooms will add a new dimension to private room dining. Guests will also be experiencing classical glass wear and porcelain with simple yet elegant table set ups. “Every guest who walks in to the restaurant will be experiencing a world class service from the dedicated team members who have been working around the clock for the last couple of months. I am truly proud of the team and what we have to offer our guests”. saysManesh Fernando, general manager, Hilton Colombo.“ GRAZE KITCHEN and LAB - Lounge & Bar offers a completely new menu with an emphasis on fresh, natural produce and satisfying globally inspired flavors.” added Fernando. For more details and for reservations, guests can call on 2544 644 ext 2012 or you may log into www.hiltoncolombo1. comwww.facebook.com/HiltonColombo, or follow us on www.twitter.com/ HiltonColombo, www.instagram/ HiltonColombo. B www.ballysmagazine.com

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Staff of Prime Lands group gathered with love and friendship at Club Bentota last weekend on their annual trip. The Beach party was the main excitement event which were enjoyed by all at the max, while Club Bentota beach colored with Prime youth and the sky filled with colorful fireworks. The event is organized by the Global Media Holdings pvt Ltd.

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NEWS Fairway Holdings takes Sri Lankan hospitality to a whole new level with ZMAX Fairway Colombo

The ‘Z’ in ZMAX Fairway Colombo is a representation of generation Z. A generation that values connectivity, privacy and the environment, which is exactly what, the hotel

Greeted at the entrance by cheerful and of checking in is carried out without the use of a single piece of paper. Tastefully abstract paintings are the only form of decoration upon the walls. Painted solely by renowned artist, Anoma Wijewardena, the paintings depict natural phenomena brought to life with intricate and skilled brushwork. Each guest is presented with a key card, which grants access to the elevator as well as the respective room. The room comes alive as a guest enters, thanks to ultra-sensitive motion sensors, and

Strolling down Hospital Street one is surrounded by buildings that have stood for over a hundred years as a legacy of the colonial era. Approaching the ZMAX Fairway Colombo, the seven-story building fits into the neighborhood like the missing piece of a puzzle, mirroring the colonial architecture of the surrounding buildings. However, upon entering the hotel it’s as if one has left behind the old and stepped into the new. “From the very beginning of construction – you may recall that the site was a bare piece of land that served as a car park - we were quite aware of the need to ensure that the hotel merged with the surrounding environment and architecture. Our goal was to make sure that when you walk along the arcade, you would feel as if your surroundings were part of a structure that has been around since colonial times. The last thing we wanted was to be guilty of disrupting the structural environment of this particular area”, said the Group CEO of Fairway Holdings, Mr. Imal Fonseka.

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of preserving electricity. Just as in the lobby there is no paper to be found in the room, not in the form of a menu or telephone directory. The rooms themselves are spacious and comfortable, each with a clean and well-maintained bathroom attached. ZMAX Fairway Colombo comprises meeting rooms, a gym, a food court and a total of 181 rooms that range from single bedrooms to family rooms, some of which come complete with a pantry and living room. The hotel also features guests. There is nothing that has not been thought of from the most minute of details like the choice of crockery for the rooms that come with a pantry, to the special additions to the accessible rooms. However, the key feature of each room is varying channels to suit the interests of the guests, but also a selection of restaurants from which a guest may select their choice of dish and have it delivered to the hotel without ever having to leave the room. But should one wish to dine out, the hotel’s location places one within walking distance of some of the most renowned restaurants and pubs in Colombo.

“The focus of this particular target group is very clear and these are the types of things they look for. So that’s what we provide in this place. If you look at the current generation their whole link to the outside world is through a screen, so that’s the type of experience we provide. With a remote and the screen everything is accessible. We’ve taken great care to assure that we’ve created a well-connected hotel. Another thing they’re very concerned about is their privacy. That’s why there’s no banquet hall. This is to make sure that upon entering a guest is not greeted by 500 people crowded in the lobby, nor will our guests have to endure the sounds of loud music and the sounds of celebration. Another characteristic of this group of customers, is they are very much aware of the environment, they don’t want to feel guilty about leaving too much of an impact or footprint on the environment. It is a thought we at Fairway understand all too well, which is why we have gone to great lengths to ensure that all of the hotel’s activities and various processes are environment friendly. Unlike most hotels, we’re not trying to attract everyone; our goal is to attract a particular group of customers to whom these things are important”, explained Mr. Fonseka. Speaking about Fairway Holdings’ partnership with the Plateno Group Mr. Fonseka had this to say, “They are the top ranking hotel group in China. When we began discussions with the company, they were number 7 in the world and today they’ve risen to number 5. This shows that Plateno, much like Fairway Holdings is a company of the future. Fairway Holdings brings smart luxury to life in the form of ZMAX Fairway Colombo - Sri Lanka’s most technologically advanced city privacy through high-tech innovation.

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The Kingsbury transforms apartment living into five-star

Many business and leisure travellers, travelling with families or in groups are opting for the comfort of serviced apartments to experience the convenience of a ‘home away from home’ for many reasons. The main reasons being the ability to prepare your own meals, enjoy homely comforts and for business travellers the ability to work and engage in intimate gatherings in the privacy of their own apartment. However, most don’t find what they are looking as the apartments do not have the space nor the airy-feel one would find at a house. The Managing Director of The Kingsbury and an Executive Director of the Hayleys Group – Lalin Samarawickrema explained that ‘The Kingsbury apartments fulfills a long felt need in the city of Colombo for many reasons; five star service at your doorstep, cosmopolitan elegance to suit the lifestyles of today’s discerning travellers and its central location giving easy access to all of Colombo”.

The Kingsbury being the trendsetter in the Sri Lankan hospitality industry, have taken the lead once again to transform apartment living by eliminating the usual claustrophobic feeling to one with blissful space that extends up to 2,400sq feet. The all-glass floor to ceiling windows offer resplendent views of the ocean and the city of Colombo as well as a feeling of infinite space, let in plenty of natural light and your apartment will be bright and airy just like at home. From a design aspect, The Kingsbury apartments are well appointed with contemporary furnishings in a soothing palette giving a distinctive cosmopolitan in look-n-feel. They are also fully furnished and is available in five categories; Ocean Premier,- 4 bedroom, Ocean View – 3 bedroom, Premium City View – 3 bedroom, Deluxe City View – 3 bedroom and Superior City View – 3 bedroom. The 4th floor of the apartments is dedicated for

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recreation and has a swimming pool, a sun deck, a state-of-the-art gymnasium, sauna, The Kingsbury’s own spa - Senses Spa, the Lobby Bistro and a meeting room for business meetings or intimate gatherings. As The Kingsbury signature feature, their apartments are complete with branded linen and Bvlgari designer bath amenities and according to the General Manager Scott Mawhinney “what sets us apart is our personalized service and genuinely friendly disposition of our teams from the reception, housekeeping, laundry, 24hr room service to our Food and Beverage team at the 24hr restaurant –“The Lobbby Bistro” to teams such as engineering and maintenance services in back of house areas” As with The Kingsbury, one could expect the services of currency exchange services, complimentary WiFi and even valet parking and babysitting services. The Director and Head of Marketing and Sales – Denesh Silva of The Kingsbury and Amaya Resort & Spas chain mentioned that “Our strategic direction for Colombo consist of several segments of travellers and by adding on the apartments to The Kingsbury brand, we’ve seen an unprecedented demand already. This I believe is the result of a consistent brand building effort that began in 2013”. The Kingsbury apartments are situated in Colombo 3 on the corner of Galle Road and Bagatale, making it extremely central to all that Colombo has to offer, be in restaurants, hospitals, banks, offices, shopping centres etc.. As a guest of the apartments, you will have the privilege of using all the facilities at The Kingsbury too and a shuttle service to get you there should you so wish to enjoy two properties during your stay. Yet another 24hr service is the concierge services to provide you with any assistance in getting around Colombo or travelling between Hayleys Group of hotels, the Amaya chain of resorts to experience the rest of this beautiful island. B

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HOTELS

Five Star Hotels:

Cinnamon Grand Hotel - 77, Galle Road., Colombo 03. 011-2437437

Mount Lavinia Hotel - 100, Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia. 011-2711711

waters Edge - 316, Ethul Kotte Road, Battaramulla. 011-2863863

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo - 115, C.A. Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 02. 011-2491000 Galadari Hotel - 64, Lotus Rd., Echelon Sq., Colombo 01. 011-2544544 Galle Face Hotel - 2, Galle Road., Colombo0 3. 011-2541010 Hilton Colombo - Sri Chittampalama Gardiner Mw, Colombo 02. 011 2 492492 The Kingsbury Hotel - 48, Janadhipathi Mawatha , Colombo 01. 011-2421221 Taj Samudra Hotel -25, Galle Face Centre Road.,Colombo 03. 011-2446622

Star-Class Hotels Hilton Colombo Residence - 200 Union Place, Colombo 02. 011 5 344644 Casa Colombo Hotel - 231, Galle road, Colombo 04. 011-4520130 Ramada Colombo - 30, Sir Mohamed Macan Maker Mw., Colombo0 3. 011-2422001 Cinnamon Red - 59, Ananda Kumaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 03 011-2145145 Grand Oriental Hotel - Bank of Ceylon Building, York St., Colombo 01. 011-2320320 OZO Colombo - 36-38, Clifford Place, Colombo 04, 011-2555570 Global Tower Hotel - 11, Marine Drive, Colombo 06. 011-2591000 Hotel Renuka - 328, Galle Road., Colombo 03. 011-2573598 Best Western Elyon Colombo - 102 A, Baseline Road, Colombo 05 011-7 527527 Colombo Courtyard - 32, Alfred House Avenue. 011-4645333 Colombo City Hotel - Level 3, 33, Canal Road., Fort, Colombo 01. 011-5341962 www.ballysmagazine.com 038 BALLY’S October 2016

The Steuart Hotel - 45, Hospital Lane, Off Chatham Street,, Colombo 01 . 011- 5575575 ZMAX Fairway - 07, Hospital Street,, Colombo 01. 011- 2153153 Mövenpick Hotel - 24, Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 07. 011- 7450450 Indra Regent Hotel - 383, R.A.D.Mel Mw., Colombo 03. 011-2577405 Sapphire Hotel - 377, Galle Road., Colombo 06. 011-2363306 Mirage Hotel - 61,Moor’s Road Colombo 06. 011-2363471 Pearl City Hotel - 17, Bauddhaloka Mw., Colombo 4. 011-4523800 The Ocean Colombo - 40,Melbourne Avenue, Colombo 04. 011-5110000

A V 15 Hotel - 18,Alexandra Road , Colombo 06. 076-8985922 Tintagel Colombo - 65, Rosmead Place, Colombo 07. 011- 4602060 Unique Towers - 30, Hyde Park Corner, Colombo 02. 011- 2302022 Zylan Luxury Villa - 115, Rosmead Place, Colombo 07 . 011- 2686883 Ellen's Place - 31, Shady Grove Avenue, Colombo 08. 011- 2680062 Rockwell Colombo - 14, Cross Road, Colombo 08 071- 2739394 Maniumpathy - 129, Kynsey Rd, Colombo 08. 011- 2696988 Taibah Boutique Hotel - Lower Bagatalle Rd, Colombo 03 011-2500660 Reed Boutique Hotel - Edward Ave, Colombo. 05 077- 7782810

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Al-Maas Restaurant - 56 ,W A. Silva Mawatha, Colombo 06. 011-4972021

Resturant in Colombo

Ministry of Crab - Old Dutch Hospital, Fort,, Colombo 01 . 011-2342722

Jack Tree - 200, Park Road, Colombo 05 011-7620620

Upali's - 65, C .W. W. Kannangara Mawatha, Colombo 07 . 011-2695812

TGI Fridays - 23,Canal Row, Colombo 01 011-2337501

The Mango Tree - 82, Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 03. 011-7620620

Great Wall Resturant - Edward Lane, Colombo 03. 011-2508555 Fortune Boat - Olympic House" 100/9F, Independence Avenue , Colombo 07 . 011-4368866

McDonald's - 498, Galle Road, Colombo 03. 011-5555555 The Sizzle - 32, Walukarama Rd, Colombo 03 .071-6888777

Red Fort Restaurant -2, Victoria Place, Narahenpita. 071-7800804

Elite Indian Restaurant -124, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 04 011-2552882

Colombo Fort Café - Old Dutch Hospital Complex , Hospital Steet , Colombo 01. 011-2434946

The Gallery Café - 2 ,Alfred House Rd, Colombo 03. 011-2582162

Streat 360 - 66/3, Ward Place, Colombo 07. 011-7360360

The Lagoon - 77 A2, Colombo 03. 011-2497371

Sri Vihar - 03, Sri Sambuddhatva jayanti Mawatta, Colombo 05. 011 2 596597 Peach Valley - Sir Ernest de Silva Mawatha, Colombo 07. 011-2672988 The Bavarian - 11, Galle Face Terrace, Colombo 03. 011 2 421577 Arabian Knights - 377,Galle Rd, Colombo 03. 011-2301031 Amaravathi Restaurant - Mile Post Ave, Colombo 03. 011-2577418 Tasty.lk - 25, Simon Hewawitharana Road, Colombo 03, 011-2575520 Agra - 100/10, Sri Lanka Foundation Ave, Colombo 07. 011-4723333 Cey-nor Seafood - D. R. Wijewardena Mawatha, Colombo10. 011-2380972 Yaal Restaurant - Marine Drive, Colombo 04. 011-5661212

Flower Drum -38 ,Thurstan Road, Colombo 03. 011-3186840 Green Cabin - 453, Galle Road, Colombo 03. 011-2588811 Clique Colombo - Dr Colvin R de Silva Mawatha, Colombo 02. 076-7254783 The Barnesbury - 91, Barnes Place , Colombo 07. 011-2682144 Siam House - Melbourne Avenue, Colombo 04. 011-2595966 Qbaa - 2, De Fonseka Rd, Colombo 05. 011-4889088 Eastern Wok -38, Walukarama Rd, Colombo 03. 011-2576276

Tsing Tao - Philip Gunewardena Mawatha, Colombo 07. 011-2698989

Kinjou Restaurant - 33 Amarasekera Mawatha, Colombo. 011-2591728

Raja Bojun - Liberty Arcade, 282, R A De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03. 011-4716171

Amrith - 147, Vajira Rd, Colombo 04 011-4877888

Park Street Mews - 50/1, Park Steet, Colombo 02. 011-2300133

The Manhattan Fish Market - 31, Deal Place A, Colombo 03. 011-2301901

Semondu - Fort, Colombo 01, 011-2441590

Kandoori - 17, Charlemont Road, Colombo 06. 077-7511911

Beach Wadiya - Marine Drive , Colombo. 011-2588568

Chinatown Restaurant - 38, Sea Avenue, Marine Drive, Colombo 03, 011-2565606

Hazari's - 166, Ven. Muruththettuwe Ananda Himi Mawatha, Colombo 03. 077-3363600

Nihonbashi - 11, Galle Face Terrace, Colombo 03 . 011-2323847 Light House Galley - Chaithya Rd, Colombo 01. 011-2212583

Cafe Shaze - 65 Ven. Muruththettuwe Ananda Himi Mawatha, Colombo 05. 076-8433122

Dinemore - 60A, Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 02. 011-4855855 CIOCONAT lounge - 107, Barnes Pleac, Colombo 07. 011-2679292 www.ballysmagazine.com BALLY’S October 2016 039

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Shiraz Restaurant - Stratford Avenue, Colombo 10. 072-9294747 CHINA DOLL - 8 ,Alfred House Ave, Colombo 04. 011 7 777800 Lemon Bar & Kitchen - 41 3/1 Maitland Cres, Colombo 007. 0112682122 Flower Lounge -18, Bagatalle Road, Colombo 03 . 011-2593032. Huasui Chinese Restaurant 11,Dharmapala Mawatha,Colombo 03. 011-2335999 Acropol Restaurant - 662, Galle Road, Colombo 03. 011-4710990 Olive Garden Restaurant - 28, Thurstan Road, Colombo 03 . 0112573046 Off The Hook - Park Road, Colombo05. 011-2505818

Hotel De Buhari - 15, Panchikawatta Road, Colombo10. 011-2431015

New Banana Leaf - Galle Road, Colombo 03. 075-5500001

Spice Coast - 39/1, Marine Drive, Colombo 04. 011-2593969

Taste Of Asia - 324, Galle Road, Colombo 04 071-4564006

Café Français - 48 ,Park Steet, Colombo 05. 011-4502602

168 Seafood Palace - Sea View Ave, Colombo 03. 011-2573456

Lotus Leaf -466, Union Place, Colombo 02. 011-2672085

Barista -7/2, Station Road, Colombo 004 . 011-2553169

Urban Kitchen - Hyde Park Corner, Colombo 02. 011-5732732

Chana's - Gregory's Pl, Colombo 07 . 011-3288788

The Flag & Whistle - Kotahena, Colombo 13. 076-9367044

Golden Gate Restaurant Bambalapitiya, Colombo 04. 011 2 582510

The Thai Cuisine Boulevard - Queen's Rd, Colombo 03. 011-2055425 Seven Eleven - 36B C, Galle Road, Colombo 03. 011-2593819 Subway - 347 ,R A De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03 .011-5115115 Kami Maki - 26, De Vos avenue, Bambalapitiya, Colombo 04. 011-2590626 Cafe on the 5th - 108, 5th Lane, Colombo 03 . 011-2573765 Cafe Che - 60 ,Stratford Ave, Colombo 006. 011-2553430 Chettinad Restaurant - 293, Sea Steet, Colombo 11. 077-8811509 Mitsis Delicacies - 34A, Bagatalle Road, Colombo 077-7163090 www.ballysmagazine.com 040 BALLY’S October 2016

Pizza Hut - 454A, Sri Sambuddhathva Jayanthi Mawatha, Colombo 05. 011-7729729 Kaema Sutra - Independence Avenue, Colombo 07 . 011 2 670722 Tsukiji Uoichi - Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07 . 011-2670707 Xilaton - 126, Havelock Road, Colombo 05. 011-2351425 Cricket Club Café - 34, Queen's Road, Colombo 03. 011-2501384 Sakura Restaurant - 14, Rheinland Place, Colombo 003. 011-2573877 Mathura Indian Restaurant Bambalapitiya, Colombo 04 . 0112556889

Amirtha Restaurant - Galle Road, Colombo 04 . 011-2590254 Yue Chuan - WTC View, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01. 077-1087720 Dwaraka Indian Vegetarian Restaurant - 37 ,Jaya Road, Colombo 04 . 011-2081168 Saraswathie Lodge - 191, Galle Road, Colombo 04. 011-2581913 Redberry's - 556/2, Marine Drive, Colombo 03. 011-2555000 Giovanni's - 145, Thimbirigasyaya Place, Colombo05 . 077-0335366 Flamingo House - 58A, Horton Place. Colombo 07. 077- 8597766 Eden Café - Milagiriya Ave, Colombo 04. 011-2587442 Star Indian Restaurant - 7, Sea St, Colombo 011. 011-2447575 Oakray Flower Drum - 26, Thurstan Road, Colombo 03, colombo 03 . 0112577350 Summer Garden - Sri Jayewardenepura Rd, Colombo 03 . 011-4940540 Sensaal - 366, Union Place Hyde Park Corner, Colombo 02. 011-2333232 Tong Ni BBQ - 108,Walukarama Road, Colombo 03 . 075-0250927

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MB Yaal - Galle Road, Colombo 004. 011-2500842 Tea Avenue - 55, Barnes Place, Colombo 07. 011-2669944

Fountain Café - Union Place, Colombo 02. 011-2300550 Caravan Fresh - Borella, Colombo 08 . 071-8698649 Flower Dream Restaurant - 273, Sri Saddharma Mawatha, Colombo 0112696963

7 North –,Cinnamon Lakeside,115 Sri C. A Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 02 . 011- 2491000 Asylum – Arcade, Ground Floor, Independence Square, Colombo 07. 011-4061761 Bradman Bar – Cricket Club Café ,034, Queen’s Road, Colombo 03 . 011-2501384 Breeze Bar - Cinnamon Grand, 77,Galle Road, Colombo 03 . 011-2437437

Isso Restaurant - 2 Sulaiman Terrace, Havelock Town, Colombo 05. 0117770300

Clique - 505,Dr.Colvin R. De .Silva Mawatha ,Colombo 02 . 011-7630130

KFC - 29, Charliment Road, Colombo 011-5532532

Cloud Red - Cinnamon Red,59,Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 03 . 011-2145145

Rasabojun Restaurant - 62 Sri Sambuddhathva Jayanthi Mawatha, Colombo 05 011-2508741

Curve - 50/1, Park Street , Colombo 02 . 011-2300133

Moon River Chinese - Havelock Town, Colombo 05 . 077-7739188

Echelon Pub - Hilton,02, Sri C. A Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 02 . 011-2544644

Black Pepper - 62/6, Dutch Hospital Square, Chatham Street, Colombo 01 . 011-2320544

Disques - 1st,Floor ,Racecourse Promenade, Colombo 07. 011-2699787

Curry Leaf - 2, SIR Chittampalam A Gerdiner Mawatha, Lotus Road, Colombo 011-2492492 Steam Boat Restaurant - 14, Narahenpita Road,Nawala. 0112806806 Barracuda Sea Food & Grill - 41/2, Wasala Road, Dehiwala . 011-2710777

Bars and Pubs in Colombo

BurgerKing - 3 ,Galle Road, Colombo 003 . 011-5963963

Bread Talk - 525, Union Place, Colombo 02 . 011-7356777

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El Rancho -62/4, Chatham Street,Colombo 01 . 011-2339955 Euphoria -The Great Southern Hotel ,382,Galle Road, Colombo 06 . 011-2362402 Fdo’s - 149,Sri Sambuddhatva Jayanthi Mawatha,Colombo 05 . 0773-088600 Inn On The Green - Galle Face Hotel ,02, Galle Road, Colombo 03 . 011-2541010

Heladiva - Hunupitiya Lake Road, Colomb0 02 076-7626637

Lattice - Taj Samudra 25,Galle Face Centre Road, Colombo 03 . 011-2446622

Urban Green - 10, Unity Pl Road, Colombo 03. 011-4326105

Lobby Bar - Galadari,64,Lotus Road Colombo 01 . 011-2544544

China Manor - 301A, Maradana Road, Colombo 10. 011-4320900

Margarita Blue - Galadari,64,Lotus Road Colombo 01 . 011-2544544 Mintage - 154, Kynsey Road, Colombo 08 . 011-2680171 Oasis - Ramada Hotel,30,Sir Mohamed Macan Marker Mawatha, Colombo 03. 011-2422001 ON 14 - OZO Colombo,36-38 Clifford Place, Colombo 04 . 011-2555570

Playtrix - 28, Malalasekera Mawatha ,Colombo 07 . 076-5477577 Qbaa - 02, De Fonseka Road ,Colombo 05 . 011-4889088 Retro Bar - 79 ,Srimath R. G.Senanayake Mawatha,Colombo 07 . 011-2695920 RnR @ Racecource -1st Floor, Racecourse Promenade, Colombo 07 . 011-2691155 Sky Lounge - The Kingsbury, 48,Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01 . 011-5635635 Tap Bar - Grand Oriental Hotel ,02 Yoke Street , Colombo 01 . 011-2320320 Taphouse - Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, Bank Of Ceylon Mawatha Colombo 01 . 011-2436462 The Aquarium - Mirage Colombo , 61, Moor’s Road , Colombo 06 . 011-2363471 www.ballysmagazine.com BALLY’S October 2016 041

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Ceylon Rugby & Football Club(CR & FC) - 28, Malalasekera Mawatha.,Colombo 07. 011-4520664 Classic Car Club of Ceylon - 20/7A, Averihena Road., Colombo 05 .0112814090

Colombo Colts Cricket Club - 17, Park Road., Colombo 5. 011-2581633 Colombo Cricket Club - 31, Maitland Crescent, Colombo 07. 011-2691025 Colombo Malay Cricket Club - Jalan Padang, Kew Road., Colombo 2. 011 -2341650 The Bavarian - 11,Galle Face Court 2, Colombo 03 . 011-2421577 The Floor by O - 41-2/1 Maitland Crecent, Colombo 07 . 011-2674299

Night clubs After Dark -16, 5th Lane, Colombo 03 011-4880252 Blue Leopard - Grand Oriental Hotel, 2, York Steet.,Colombo 01. 011-2320391

Colombo Rowing Club - 51/A, Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha., Colombo 02. 011-2433758 Colombo Swimming Club - 148, Galle Road., Colombo 03. 011-2473370

Rhythm & Blues - 19/1, Daisy Villa Avenue., Colombo 4. 0777-777017

Fingara Club - 50/21, Old Kesbewa Road., Rattanapitiya, Boralesgamuwa. 011- 2509676

Silk - 41-2/1, Maitland Crescent, Colombo 7. 011-2682122

Havelock Sports Club -10, Park Lane, Colombo 05. . 011-2590963

The Library - Cinnamon Lakeside, 115,Sir C.A.Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 2. 011-2491000

Kinross Swimming & Life Saving Club - 10, Station Avenue ., Colombo 06. 011-2586461

W Lounge - 31, Horton Place, Colombo 07. 0777-745800

Moors Sports Club - 50, Muttiah Road., Colombo 02. 011-2304224

The Loft - Colombo Courtyard,32 Alfred House Avenue, Colombo 03 . 011-4645333

Kudoes - 206, Sri Sambuddhathva Jayanthi Mawatha, Colombo 05 . 0714824398

Nondeseripts Cricket Club (NCC) 29, Maitland Place, Colombo 07. 0112695293

The Manchester - 100/10 Independence Avenue ,Colombo 07 . 011-4723333

Club Maya at Ice - Horton Place, Colombo 07. 0773-931393

Orient Club - 01, Rajakeeya Mawatha., Colombo 07. 011-2695068

Clique Colombo - Dr Colvin R de Silva Mawatha, Colombo 02. 076 725 4783

Otter Aquatic Club - 80/1, Bauddhaloka mawatha ,Colombo 07 . 011-2692308

Clubs

Royal Colombo Golf Club 223,Model Farm Road, Colombo 08 . 011-2695431

The Gallery Café - 02,Alfred House Road ,Colombo 03 . 011-2582162 The Harbour Room - Grand Oriental Hotel ,02 Yoke Street , Colombo 01 . 011-2320320 The Keg - Excel World ,338,T.B.Jeyah ,Mawatha ,Colombo 10 . 011-5555996 The Kings - The Kingsbury, 48,Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01 . 011-5421221

The Score - The Kingsbury, 48,Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01 . 011-5421221 Union Bar & Grill - 200,Dr.Colvin R .De. Silva Mawatha, Colombo 02 . 011-5344644 Voice Lounge - 149,Sri Sambuddhatva Jayanthi Mawatha,Colombo 05 . 0777-445535 White Horse - 46-38,Navam Mawatha, Colombo 02 . 011-2304922 Wood Rose Bar - Sapphire Hotel, 371,Galle Road ,Colombo 06 . 011-2363306 Zaza - Casa Colombo,231, Galle Road, Colombo 04 . 011-4520130 www.ballysmagazine.com 042 BALLY’S October 2016

80 Club - 25, Independence Club, Colombo 07 . 011-2691468 Austasia Sports & Leisure Club 290U, Weerasekara Mawatha., Thalawathugoda. 011-5566566 Bloomfield Cricket Athletic Club - 25/1, Phillip Gunawardena Mawatha., Colombo 07. 011-5335506 Burgher Recreation Club - 149, Havelock Road., Colombo 05. 0112581440 Capri Club - 62, Dharmapala Mawatha., Colombo 03. 011-2573576

Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) - 35, Maitland Place, Colombo 07 . 0117247200 Tamil Union Cricket & Athletic Club 301,Leslie Ranagala Mawatha, Colombo 08 . 011-2693006 The Ceylon Anglers Club - 39/2,& 41/2 ,Sir C,A. Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 02. 011-2395006 Women’s International Club 16,Dr. Premasiri Khemadasa Mawatha, Colombo 07 . 011-2695072

mboGuide THE DEPTHS OF COLOMBO'S NIGHT LIFE

Taxi Services

Spa/ Ayurvedic Spa

Abans Tours - 490, Galle Road, Colombo 03 . 011- 4736319

Angsana City Club & Spa - 75B, Galle Road, Colombo 03 0112424245

Airport Express - 142/21,Devika Gardens, Vijay Kumarathunga Mawatha,, Colombo 05 . 0115555050

- 92/88, Arota Ayurvedic Spa Ananda Rajakaruna Mawtha ,Colombo 08. 011- 566 3588

Colombo Taxi -No. 163A, Kadawatha road, Nedimala,Dehiwala. 011 4 343475

The Arota -Ayurvedic Spa - 19 1/1 De Fonseka Place, Colombo 04 . 0112580795

Colombo Airport Taxi - 149/ C /1, Raddoluwa, Gampaha . 0115299969

Baan Thai Spa - Havelock Rd, Colombo . 011-4503969

Casons - 181, Gothami Garden,, Gothami Road,, , Rajagiriya ..0113300400

Biota Spa - Walukarama Rd, Colombo 03. 011- 2577570 Crown Hair & Beauty - Park St, Colombo 02 . 011- 2473600

Budget Taxi - Horana Road, Boralesgamuwa . 011- 7299299

Estheti Centre - 109, Kynsey Road, Colombo 08. 11 -5336088

Jk Cabs - 109, Pamunuwa Road, Maharagama. 011-2533533

Golden Spa - 16A, Pepiliyana mawatha, Kohuwala, Nugegoda. 117907147

Kangaroo Cabs - No 485 7/A, Gunawardena Mawatha, Wijerama,, Nugegoda. 011-2588588 Kings Rent a car - Subuthipura. Battaramulla . 011-4400501 Mal Key Rent A Car - 58 Pamankada Road,Colombo 06 . 011-2365365 Namdo Transport Lanka - 811/1, Sirimovo BandaranayakeMawatha, Colombo 14 . 011-2688688 Online Cabs - Anderson Road, Dehiwala . 072-1820820 Prestige Rent A Car - 17,18 th Lane Colombo 03 . 011-5500500 PickMe.lk - 20 ,Retreat Rd, Colombo 04 . 011-7433433 3000 cars - 40, Galle Road, Colombo 04 . 011-4003000 Radiant Ac Cabs - Galle Road, colombo 03 . 011-2556556 Sun City Cabs - 65 Mahinnda PlaceKirulapana . 011-2514514 Sonit Cab - Pepiliyana Road, Nugegoda . 011- 2816816 VS nano cabs- Buthgamuwa Rd, Gothatuwa . 075- 7361061

Green Herbal - 21, De Melwatta Road, Nawala, Koswatta, Rajagiriya . 011-4916262 Head Masters Spa & Salon - 79, Horton Place, Colombo 7. Colombo 07 . 011-5643131 Jal Spa - Galle Face Hotel, Galle Road, Colombo 03 . 011-2541010 Jaal - 15A ,Maitland Crescent, Colombo 07. 011-2694449 Kemara - 14, Reid avenue, Colombo 07 . 011-2696498 Mosh - 49 ,Ward Pl, Colombo 07 . 011- 2690548 Osroma Spa - 66C, Vajira Road, Colombo 04 . 011-2552305 Siddhalepa Ayuverdic Spa - 33, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 07 . 0112698161 Spa Ceylon Spa - Dutch Hospital,. Hospital Street, Fort, Colombo 01. 0112441931 Swasthi Ayurvedic Spa - Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 08 .071- 6531741 Sethruma - 17A, Deal Place, Colombo 03 . 011-4716476 Selena Spa - 45/25, Chandraloka Mawatha, Nugegoda . 011-5747166

October-November 2016

Thusare Talking Hands - 103/12, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 7. 076- 6197917 Tong Ni Spa - 293, Galle Road, Colombo 03 . 011- 5219661 White by Spa Ceylon - 14 ,Ward Pl, Colombo 07 . 011-2680800

Tourist destination in Colombo Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple - 61 Sri Jinarathana Road, Colombo 02 011- 2 435169 Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara - Kelaniya, Colombo 011-2911505

National Museum of Colombo - Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha, Colombo 07. 0112695366 National Zoological Gardens - Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Dehiwala. 011- 2712752

Colombo Dutch Museum - Prince Street, Colombo 011. 011-2448466

Arcade Independence Square -30 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07. 0727727758 St. Lucia's Cathedral -Kotahena , Colombo . 011-2432080

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