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Frequently Asked Questions about Barberyn

1. Is your resort like a Spa?
2. I am a single woman who wants to combine many things in one trip. A little sightseeing, some well being and a good and safe holiday.
3. Is the resort like a hospital?
4. How can I get to the resort from the airport?
5. What can I do other than taking the Ayurveda treatment?
6. What is the weather like from July to October?
7. Can the resort cater to special dietary requirements?
8. Is the resort wheel chair accessible?

1. Is your resort like a Spa?

Answer: Barberyn is quite different to a Spa. A Spa pampers and provides you with an indulgent external environment to help relax and feel good. The hotel facilities of Barberyn are combined with extensive Ayurveda medicial facilities to provide a comprehensive system of healing aimed at the total well being of the individual. Barberyn aims at healing the body, mind and spirit with authentic herbal medicine, different kinds of medicinal massages and other therapies with the objective of lasting well being and treating specific illnesses.

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2. I am a single woman who wants to combine many things in one trip. A little sightseeing, some well being and a good and safe holiday.

Answer: Barberyn caters to the needs of a varied clientele of repeating guests. Today's women are health conscious and have spending money, and single women have enjoyed Barberyn for its secure environment, the friends they make with men and women from different parts of the world, the caring environment and the presence of the owners who have operated the resort for more than thirty years.

We also organize daily excursions to places of interest around the resort, and tours to places of cultural and scenic interest. These short excursions are free of charge for resident guests. The resort also organizes Tours ranging from three days to three weeks with an English speaking driver at a reasonable price.

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3. Is the resort like a hospital?

Answer: The resort is foremost a place of vacation - with all the facilities that go into a comfortable and enjoyable beach holiday. It is how ever more than a holiday resort. It provides the correct environment to engage in the healing that comes from within.

The focal point is the holistic specialized health centre with all the facilities that is required to provide authentic ayurveda treatment. The health centre has physicians, therapists and other staff. A resident therapist is available at all hours. Western (allopathic) doctors are also on call) the resort also provides opportunities for the practice of yoga and meditation and knowledge of the self.

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4. How can I get to the resort from the airport?

Answer: The resort is 140 Kilometres from the airport - to the South of Sri Lanka. It takes about 4 hours to get to the resort, depending on the time of the day and traffic. The hotel meets all its guests at the airport and provides transport to and from the resort as a special service, free of charge. Guests can have a choice of traveling to the resort directly (with or without a rest stop) or staying overnight at the second property, Barberyn Reef which is about 2 - 2.5 hours from the airport.

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5. What can I do other than taking the Ayurveda treatment?

Answer: Apart from the hotel facilities we also organize short excursions (almost daily) and cultural activities such as traditional music, and dance. Other activities such as ayurvedic cooking classes, astrology lectures and casting of horoscopes, lectures on Buddhist philosophy and meditation, Yoga. All these activities are free of charge to resident guests.

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6. What is the weather like from July to October?

Answer: The weather in Sri Lanka is warm (ranges around 75 - 85 %) and sunny. During the period from May to October (known as the monsoon period - the name given to the rains that come to the Indian subcontinents) we experience late afternoon showers. With global warming and changes in weather patterns it is difficult to predict the weather at any given period of time. Even during the "rainy season" you can enjoy sunshine during some part of the day.

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7. Can the resort cater to special dietary requirements?

Answer: The resort caters to varied dietary needs of guests. In fact the health centre prescribes the diet of each guest and the information is recorded and followed by the kitchen. A dietician is at hand during meal times to advice guests of their dietary requirements.

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8. Is the resort wheel chair accessible?

Answer: The resort is designed to provide wheel chair accessibility through out the property. Corridors and ramps connect the building so that guests who are physically challenged can enjoy all the facilities. The resort can also provide a special attendant if so required.

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