While the UK retreats indoors over winter, one south asian island comes to life with wild roaming elephants, leopards and majestic whales.

Just 10 hours from the UK in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka reaches 27C in December and gets up to seven hours of glorious sunlight. 

Fly here from London Heathrow, and you’ll be met with nature reserves, jaw dropping train rides, lush wetlands and seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 

To see the gigantic Asian elephants roaming among palm trees, head to…