THE SECRET INGREDIENT IS LOVE

AYURVEDIC THERAPIES, MINDFUL CUISINE, AND BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF THE LAGOON, FIND IT ALL AT JETWING LAGOON, NEGOMBO.

- By Neha Mehrotra

As I waited in the long queue at the check-in counter of Indira Gandhi International Airport, I could not help but think, “This trip is my much-needed pause button.” Life had been a whirlwind, and I was ready to escape the noise and reconnect with myself. Isn’t that the script we have all been fed by those cheesy classics where a magical trip fixes everything from heartbreak to existential crises? Soul searching, picturesque scenery, and, of course, unexpected friendships are on offer in the movies I grew up watching, and that is exactly what I found on my trip to Sri Lanka’s Jetwing Lagoon in Negombo. Three days surrounded by wellness, nature and the warmest people urged me to relax, reflect, and rediscover the joy of simply being.

Arriving at the hotel, the grandeur of the bold entrance pavilion with its soaring ceilings instantly captivated me, and in no time, I was whisked away to one of the 55 rooms and suites, ready to shake off the exhaustion of travel. Stepping into my Lagoon Suite felt like stepping into a haven of wellness. The design is thoughtful, with two sprawling living areas that exude utter comfort. The spacious balcony steals the show, offering breathtaking views of the tranquil lagoon. The next morning, after a restful sleep, I find myself at the entrance of The Ayurvedic Spa for a wellness consultation with the in-house senior Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Gayathri Nissanka. Placing two fingers against my wrist, she took my pulse and, with the most vibrant smile plastered on her lips, she said, “Your pulse tells me that you are tired and stressed. What’s wrong?”. Her ability to read so much from just my pulse left me momentarily stunned. After a detailed discussion about my lifestyle, she crafted a personalised Stress Management Plan that included treatments and dietary plans that I would be following over the course of 3 days.