There’s a reason Bentota Beach is one of Sri Lanka’s favourites – wide, sandy, windswept, lined by palms – and Avani adds pizzazz, with Tropical Modern design and a boutique village feel. Days are tranquil, as you chill by the pool, under a palm tree, or in a cabana overlooking the ocean.

For those who want to rev things up, you can zoom across the water on a waterboard or kitesurf through the air. For inspiration, try the nearby country estates of the Bawa brothers.