I love Sri Lanka. And since I’ve been to the Maldives each of the past 5 years, it’s been easy to visit, as the capital Colombo is less than 500 miles away. There is no such thing as bad Sri Lankan food and I even go out of my way to stop for Sri Lankan when flying out of New York JFK.
I was back in Colombo earlier this year, and I’d go back in a heartbeat but want to spend more time outside the capital than I have so far.
One of my readers will get the chance before I will because I’m giving away a stay at MAYA Sri Lanka.
In fact I’m giving away 5 nights in a suite at the property including:
- Sri Lankan dinner for 2
- Massages for 2
- Cooking class for 2
The hotel is a 3 hour drive from Colombo, or a 35 minute air taxi from there. It’s a true boutique and exclusive property with just 5 suites. Here’s the Luxury Travel Diary review of the hotel.
The property seems to get perfect reviews and has received a ‘Certificate of Excellence’ from TripAdvisor.
Pro tip: MAYA Sri Lanka is a Mr. and Mrs. Smith boutique hotel and is just up the road from Amanwella. Lovers of luxury travel know what that means. Grab a taxi super cheap and spend an evening or two drinking cocktails around the pool at Amanwella.
This is a very special giveaway, thanks to my good friends at Luxury Travel Diary. Regular readers know them as a high-end travel blog with great reviews. They’re based in the UK and run travel auctions with real bargains.
As I’ve said before, folks who already know about these auctions don’t like this added attention, because there don’t seem to be enough bidders for many of their best offerings relative to the value available. Some of their items go way too cheap.
- Here are their auctions. The auctions in Asia are super deals.
- Here are their auctions in North America for those who prefer to stay on this continent.
- And here are the auctions ending soon which are probably the best to check out right now – to get an idea of just how good a deal you’re likely to get.
Seriously, these deals about to end are insane
This prize is being given away by the hotel and Luxury Travel Diary, I’m just helping to highlight it and randomly select the winner.
To enter: leave a comment on this post with your favorite item up for auction at Luxury Travel Diary, or why you would choose to stay at Maya. You may enter two times if you wish and answer those two questions one time each in separate comments.
Contest deadline and drawing winner: Entries close Friday, June 24 at Noon eastern. I will draw winner with the assistance of random.org.
The fine print: Advance booking is required and it’s subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. Winner will have one week to respond to email notifying of the prize, otherwise the prize will be forfeit and made available to another reader.
For avoidance of doubt, I have no affiliation with Luxury Travel Diary or Maya. I am not getting anything in exchange for running this giveaway other than an opportunity to share the place with readers.
The hotel is solely responsible for providing prize to winner. All decisions made in the course of running this giveaway are final and unappealable and your entry signifies your acceptance. The goal here is to make readers aware of a pretty cool auction opportunity, and to give away a stay. So please don’t make it hard on me for doing so!
I have always wanted to go to Sri Lanka!
Hi Gary, my fiance and I are planning a honeymoon to the Maldives and Sri Lanka. We’ve never been to Sri Lanka and would love to stay at MAYA. It looks fantastic! Also super excited to experience Sri Lankan cuisine!
Vietnam is a fascinating country and the 4 All Inclusive Nights at the Fusion Maia Danang auction sounds wonderful. This is the first time I see an “Anytime, anywhere breakfast ” offer. Let’s go!!! 🙂
Stay in Puerto Rico seems appropriate! They have 4 night stay auction there, I was thinking about going to that island (now that Hawaii seems impossible with our new dog…)
On the other hand, haven’t been to Sri Lanka either so a stay there would be amazing as well!
Thanks for posting about this deal! 🙂
It would be cool to eat some kool in CMB again…
I would choose to stay at MAYA because it looks amazing in the photos
I’m tempted to bid on the other sri lankan resorts listed (serene pavillions resort, etc.) to build a full trip to sri lanka should I win this giveaway to MAYA
I’d bid on two nights at Grand Hyatt Rio. Hello, Ipanema Beach.
Wow, the coves of Maya look mighty inviting.
I would love to go to Maya in conjunction with an upcoming trip to India
The auction that seems most appealing to me is the Poseidonion Greece!
Luxury Travel Diary fav item would be any hotel in Abu Dhabi
I would like to try Maya as it looks really relaxing!
Maya resort sure looks interesting
Mekong Delta Tour sounds good to me. No shooting this time!
I see some cool ideas here.
I would stay at the Maya because it looks very relaxing – especially with a complimentary massage!
I want to stay at the Maya because I loved (loved loved) that part of Sri Lanka and have been dying to go back.
“5 nights for up to 5 at Villa Koru, Koh Samui, Thailand” would make a great break for the family.
A stay at Maya, a beautifully refurbished Colonial Manor House, sounds so relaxing. Even more so with Massages and Cooking Classes.
Love, Love, Love Sri Lanka, and would love to see this part of the island at Maya Resort!
Living in Asia means I don’t get a chance to see North America very often, and have always wanted to go to The Hamptons, to see what it’s all about (love Royal Pains!), so the 2 Nights At Baron’s Cove Beach Resort In The Hamptons, NY With $150 To Spend would be wonderful.
Favorite item for auction: 2 Nights At Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
I’d stay at the Maya because Sri Lankan food is dope.
Favorite item for auction: stay at the Four Seasons Marrakech!
I would choose to stay at Maya because it really seems a perfect place to be for relaxing, eat well and rest! Plus, the beauty of the place.
Sri Lanka is a “bucket list” must see country for us, and the Maya looks great!
I browsed the Auctions and saw the–3 nights at the stunning Serene Pavilions resort, Sri Lanka
up for bids. How wonderful to bid on and win the Serene Pavilions stays and then win the Maya Sir Lanka contest and do them back-to-back! I’d be in heaven. . .on earth.
Never been to Sri Lanka and always wanted to go. Maya is a good looking resort.
the mallorca villa is my favorite on the site.
My favorite item up for auction at Luxury Travel Diary – https://www.luxurytraveldiary.com/auction/?ult_auc_id=23312
Why you would choose to stay at Maya ?
Well, it seems I found my paradise. I am a foodie, especially sea-foods and this place seems to be just perfect for me. I am a big fan of Sri Lankan culture and I have never been to this tiny yet attractive nation. So this gives me a glorious opportunity to explore this country. Above all, I will love to popularise Maya and Sri Lanka’s tourism through my blogs and various other social networking sites. 🙂
Many thanks for this lovely giveaway !
You had me hooked at “There is no such thing as bad Sri Lankan food”, and since the hotel stay includes dinner, all the better! As for why MAYA, from the pictures it looks like heaven. And that breakfast spread, oh my!
And strangely enough, the auction at luxurytraveldiary.com that I’ve had my eyes on thus far is the 7 Suite Nights In The Heart Of Sri Lanka, Close To Aman Resorts Amanwella. 🙂
Well, them pictures of MAYA sure looks like a small slice of paradise. I’ve also read great reviews of the property, so yeah, of course I want to go there. It would be a great break from the humdrum of my life.
I’m really hoping I can win the auction for 2N @ The Four Seasons Resort Marrakech that Luxury Travel Diary has now.
A group of us are visiting a grad school friend in Sri Lanka for three weeks in December. Our friend actually recommended that we stay at MAYA. Coupled with this post, I’m convinced.
Sri lanka has akways been on my bucket list, that would be my favorite auction item.
My favourite item up for auction is 2 nights at Kaya Mawa Luxury resort on Lake Malawi. It looks incredible, and actually makes me want to go to Malawi!
I would choose to stay at Maya as it seems like the perfect base to explore incredible Sri Lanka! So much variety and incredible attractions in one country.
I could use some pampering and Maya looks like the place to be spoiled.
We’d really like to go to the Villa La Tosca hotel in France! What a wonderful place!
Maya in Sri Lanka looks like such a wonderful place. I’d really like to experience such beauty and wonderful food!
It is a great chance for me.
I plan to bid on the 4 Nights At Arecibo Chalet In Puerto Rico. I’d love to take my kids and parents there.
My favourite item up for auction is the: 2 DAY MEKONG DELTA TOUR FOR 2 IN VIETNAM. Vietnam is incredible, this boat tour must be fabulous !
I would really like to go to Sri-Lanka again and winning a stay at Maya would be a very good excuse. I was actually bidding for it on Luxurytraveldiary but I lost 🙁
The Grand Hyatt at Rio would be my fave.
Maya Sri Lanka is located at Tangle’s most romantic places in Sri Lanka. Maya Sri Lanka is the one ultimate blend of relaxation and romantic indulgence, within an intimate and luxurious setting, perfect for couple. I would love to have this privilege to experience this exotic and lavish hospitality in Maya. I would love to be spoilt under the Maya’s hospitality. 5 night’s in Maya Sri Lank will be my perfect breakaway!
I would bid for the 2 night stay at Villa La Tosca in France.
I would love to stay at the Maya Sri Lanka because of their beautiful rooms and relaxing setting.