Sri Lanka

3 family-friendly destinations in Sri Lanka on kujastay — Colombo, Galle, Kandy. Best months to visit: January, February, March, December.

Plan a complete family stay in Colombo — Sri Lanka's colorful coastal capital, where the eclectic Gangaramaya Temple and lakeside Seema Malaka shrine sit minutes from Galle Face Green's sunset kite-flying and street food, Pettah's bustling markets and Red Mosque, and the gateway to Galle Fort, Kandy and the south coast beaches. Plan a complete stay in Galle — Sri Lanka's historic south-coast fort city, where the UNESCO World Heritage Dutch fort's sea-walled ramparts, boutique lanes and centuries-old churches sit minutes from the golden bays of Unawatuna, the palm swing at Dalawella and whale-watching trips out of Mirissa. Plan a complete family stay in Kandy — Sri Lanka's spiritual heart, home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic beside tranquil Kandy Lake, the world-class Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, thunderous Kandyan dance and fire-walking shows, and gateway to Pinnawala's elephants and the world-famous scenic train to Ella.