Plan Your Post-lockdown Staycation.

*This post is brought to you by Nations Trust American Express.

Due to a global pandemic, we've been putting a pin on all our plans, including vacation plans. With social distancing, lockdown and endless curfews, it wasn't an easy time for those of us who live for the feeling of exploring the wilderness, enjoying the sunsets, hiking misty mountains, or simply put, setting the foot on a land that we've never been before.

However, now that the lockdown rules are somewhat relaxed and no curfews anymore, we have the opportunity to travel in the new normal, while adhering to the health and safety guidelines issued by the Government. Click here for travel-related health and safety guidelines. After spending three long months in home-quarantine, even the thought of a staycation is enough to light up our mood.

And if that doesn't give you the boost to wake up in the morning and prepare your travel itinerary for the next trip, check out these hotel offers that your Nations Trust Bank American Express Card is entitled to!

Nations Trust Bank American Express gives you the opportunity to stay at a whole range of luxurious properties that are located in some of the most popular travel destinations in the country to make your travel experience is more memorable and comfortable. 

The following are the hotels and the special benefits and privileges that you can enjoy as a Nations Trust Bank American Express Cardmember.

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts 

Promo code – NTB, Valid until 31st of July 2020

Whether it is going on a safari in Yala, elephant watching in Minneriya sanctuary, enjoying a breath of sea breeze by the Down south or Trinco beach, Nations Trust Bank American Express has got you covered. With the help of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, they're covering five prime travel destinations with some of the finest accommodation options – Cinnamon Bey (Beruwala), Cinnamon Lodge (Habarana), Cinnamon Wild (Yala), Cinnamon Blu (Trincomalee) and Cinnamon Citadel (Kandy) to make sure that you get the best out of your trip.

Anantaya Hotels

Valid from 1st July to 15th December 2020

If you want to alternate your gaze between the azure skylines and the turquoise waters of the Indian ocean, Anantaya – Chilaw and Anantaya Pasikudah are two of the best bets that you can go for. 

Asia Leisure Hotels

Five meticulously designed properties of Asia Leisure Hotels (Tamarind Hill -GalleThe River House – BalapitiyaShinagawa Beach – BentotaTaprobana – Wadduwa, The Habitat – KosgodaLe-Grand – Galle) are waiting to give you the best of Down south coastline. From delicious food cooked with a dose of Southern love to wonderful accommodation and warm hospitality, these are some incredible choices to have a blissful getaway in the charming Southern shores.

W15 Weligama

Sitting right on the peaceful Weligama beach strip, W15 comes with gorgeously appointed rooms, marvellous food, and the view of glorious sunsets.

Angel Beach Unawatuna

Nestled on a stretch of pristine Unawatuna beachfront, that plays host to playful waves, this boutique hotel is what makes Sri Lanka the New Bali.

Taj Bentota Resort & Spa

Cradled in the Bentota beach, Taj Bentota has a picturesque beach in view and will give the tranquillity to your heart's content.

Club Palm Bay Hotel (Marawila)

With a plethora of outdoor activities to choose from, Club Palm Bay Hotel gives you the best of both worlds – the sea and the lagoon. Coupled with good food, immensely cosy accommodation facilities and attentive staff, it's an ideal choice for a lovely retreat.

Sigiriya Village Hotel

Located only a couple of kilometres away from the 8th wonder of the world, Sigiriya Village Hotel is surrounded by the lush greenery and has a dash of wilderness embedded to it. Shut yourself from the hustle and bustle that is city life, and dive into a world so quiet that you can hear the whispers of the trees and the rhythm of nature. It's the perfect escapade.

Furthermore, to make it even more interesting, Nations Trust Bank American Express offers call and convert facility for your hotel transactions. You can convert your transactions into a 3-month extended settlement plan till 31st October 2020 on hotel & resort stays.

For more details, click here.

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