My 2018 New Year resolution was to learn to surf. It was November -- time was running out. I had been told Sri Lanka was the place to learn. So I quickly booked Soul & Surf based on the outstanding Tripadvisor ratings.

The online reviewers didn't let me down. Soul & Surf is perfect. The staff, the food, the accommodation, the vibe. All 10/10.

There's no point me repeating the praise of the other reviews. Instead I just want to say (for anyone that is interested) that this trip was life changing. It sounds corny, but it was.

I'm now addicted to surfing; before I was an enthusiastic beginner. I now practise yoga almost daily; before I was as sceptical as I was inflexible. I'm now more conscious about cooking (meat-free / Sri Lankan); before cooking was a chore.

I met some wonderful people who reinforced my faith in the human race; in a world where we are inundated with bad news.

Most significant however, is the abrupt change in how I feel about protecting our wonderful planet. A direct result of the breath-taking beauty of Sri Lanka, and an inspirational chat with Lara (Head of Vibe for Soul & Surf). I have decided to refocus my career/life towards promoting conservation; protecting our planet; and reversing climate change.

This is all quite something for a week's holiday.

If you want to feel reinvented — this place is worth a visit.

Big love

I have just returned from a 1 week stay at Soul and Surf Sri Lanka. I cannot recommend this enough, the two daily yoga classes with Jessamina (Sorry if I have spelt this wrong) were just brilliant, she was a fantastic teacher and I really enjoyed the classes and especially the sounds of the jungle in the studio. The whole of the surf team were fantastic taking us out to the best waves twice a day. I absolutely loved the paddle boarding down the river at sunrise with Ellis and Reef.
Our room was lovely, beautifully clean and had everything we could possibly need. All onsite facilities were wonderful, a beautiful pool, great relaxing sun beds and cushioned area, relaxing lounge with numerous water coolers.
The three meals a day we received during our stay totally outdid my expectations, totally delicious, nutritious and definitely plenty to keep us sustained. I honestly loved every meal.

What a great time to remember. Lovely staff who did all to make me and my son happy. Great surfing and yoga for both of us - as beginners. We truly enjoyed every day of our 1 week mother and teenager quality time. Allowing both of us to rest , learn, enjoy and take home great memories of soul&surf....