Sunday Times best-selling author and influencer Michela Chiappa and family enjoy best of Sri Lanka at W15 properties

“Utterly breathtaking” was Michela Chiappa’s reaction to the W15 properties she stayed at with her family, W15 Weligama, W15 Hanthana Estate and W15 Ambuluwawa recently. The W15 Collection warmly welcomed them to a few days of unparalleled hospitality and the sublime beauty of their properties.

Michela Chiappa is a presenter, television chef on ITV’s “This morning”, Sunday Times UK bestselling author, social media influencer and mother of three young children. Her success in all areas of her life is phenomenal and it is apt that she was in Sri Lanka with her family, to bask in the hospitality of a group of luxury boutique hotels whose success is also phenomenal. 

Michela and her family enjoyed two nights at enchanting W15 Weligama, absorbing the warmth of the sun, sea and the endless beaches, adrenaline inducing surf lessons, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets of the Sri Lankan coast and the joy of fresh seafood and other delectable fare. An interesting visit to the nearby fish market provided the family with tips on selecting fresh fish and gave the young ones endless moments of joy observing entertaining crustaceans. They made the most of a sunny afternoon by visiting the iconic Galle Fort, a renowned UNESCO world heritage site, walking through cobbled streets, taking in the colonial architecture, vibrant shops and cozy cafes. The turtle hatchery in Habaraduwa was an exciting stop en route for the children.

The Chiappa family witnessed Sri Lanka’s gentle giants at the Pinnawala elephant orphanage en route to Kandy and were delighted with mischievous youngsters frolicking in the river. Upon reaching Kandy, magical W15 Hanthana Estate, W15 Collections’ little gem tucked away in the hills of Hanthana, warmly opened her doors to the Chiappa family, enveloping them with the ethereal beauty of her surrounding, hills wearing green, exceptional service provided by attentive staff, exquisite cuisine and the unparalleled comfort of her accommodations. The family enjoyed the balmy outdoors hiking, venturing on tea tours and experimenting with Sri Lankan dishes during the cookery demonstration. 

A unique experience offered by W15 Hanthana to their esteemed guests is the opportunity to enjoy hand crafted cocktails at a little outcrop of rock close to the hotel that they call the ‘rock bar’ as the world quiets and twilight hums a soft melody. The Chiappas not only enjoyed the magnificent sunset but were also stunned by the appearance of a leopard in the thicket, a sight so elusive that this instance is stated as the first spotting by a guest! It truly must have appeared that nature was conspiring to make their visit memorable in every imaginable way.

They proceeded with their holiday to sublime W15 Ambuluwawa, the collection’s latest wonder of a discovery, where the family enjoyed long walks, dips in the inviting waters of the infinity pool and quiet evenings while the setting sun painted the sky with hues of pink and purple. The Chiappas also braved the climb of the iconic Ambuluwawa tour to be rewarded with 360-degree panoramic views of the awe-inspiring Sri Lankan highlands.

All in all, the W15 Collection enthralled and charmed the Chiappa family with their stunning properties, unrivalled service standards and most importantly, moments to cherish and rare experiences that strengthened family bonds.

W15 Collection is offering Michela’s 479,000 followers a 20% discount on stays at their properties using a promotional code which will be live for a year. Michela took to Instagram to inform her followers of this “jaw droppingly incredible” bargain.