For those seeking a bright, sunny holiday by the surf and sand to chase the cobwebs of work and responsibilities, one of the most popular options is to embark on a tropical vacation to the beautiful island of Sri Lanka.

Of the many coastal towns that offer beautiful beaches to enjoy catching a few waves, an area generally favored by tourists and locals alike is the town of Bentota. Considered the water-sports capital of Sri Lanka one can often glimpse numerous jet skiers, water-skiers, surfers and throngs of people bathing on the beautiful beaches of Bentota. In an attempt to cater to the desires of the varying nationalities of the tourists that visit this location, one can find many a Bentota beach hotel for luxurious accommodation such as AVANI Bentota Resort & Spa. One only needs to step away from their room and walk a few steps to reach the sandy beach.

Children and adults alike can find a number of water sport activities that are both safe and exciting. For the families and the younger crowds, there are carefully monitored bathing spots along the coastal range where one would find the palest blue ocean with brave fish swimming right into the hands of the crowds. There are also guided snorkeling events for those who wish to explore the marine life and the beautiful corals without braving the deeper parts of the ocean. One can also take up a more thrilling session of scuba diving where with the aid of a diving instructor, one can explore colorful schools of fish that rarely come out to the shallow regions of the ocean.

For the nature enthusiasts that wish to venture far into the ocean to glimpse at dolphins or whales, there are numerous speed boats with glass bottoms to give a clearer image of the ocean floor as you speed across the deep waters.

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.

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