Sri Lanka’s windswept beaches, rugged coastline, tea estates and lush landscapes have always been a draw for travellers to the exotic island country. Now that the economy is seeing a slow revival and tourists are back in droves, the destination has become a top pick for Indian travellers looking for getaways close to the country. With a slew of boutique hotels opening across the country coupled with the need for bespoke experiences, this segment is busy propelling tourism for Sri Lanka. Case in point, the recently-released Indian TV series, The Night Manager (starring Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapoor, etc), which was filmed at the picturesque Jetwing Saman Villas, a boutique, all-villa property tucked away in the sleepy town of Bentota, on the country’s Southwest coast. Having recently undergone a facelift and complete refurbishment, opening to guests earlier this year, it has piqued the interest of Indian travellers as a luxury getaway. In fact, Jetwing Saman Villas was one of the country’s first boutique properties when it launched — an idyllic sea-facing paradise, fringed by coconut palms and a stretch of golden-sand beach. Sitting atop a craggy hillock, jutting out into the Indian Ocean, the hotel offers panoramic views all-round. Here, it’s all about slow living. Whether it’s savouring a leisurely Sri Lankan-style breakfast, from string hoppers and piquant curries with appams, or breads paired with homemade coconut jam and curry leaf butter, to whiling away hours by the hotel’s infinity pool overlooking emerald-hued waters. The 27 villa suites are all ocean-facing, with some offering private lap pools to soak in the scenic views. Done up in muted tones and marine accents, the sprawling villas offer plenty of seclusion.