Escape to a designer hotel on the golden sandy beaches of Bentota in Sri Lanka.

AVANI Bentota Resort & Spa has generously donated a five night stay at their stunning hotel.

Bentota is located along the island’s golden mile of beaches on the west coast, it boasts pristine beaches and azure blue seas.

The hotel evokes the grandeur of an 18th century Dutch village, designed by Sri Lanka’s world-famous architect, Geoffrey Bawa.

You can relax by the beach, explore the wild mangroves on a boat safari, spot kingfishers and crocodiles and visit the world-famous turtle hatchery to meet baby turtles.

The prize includes:

• Five night stay
• Superior room
• Breakfast
• Valid from 1.5.16 to 31.10.16

The hotel is situated 99 km from the Bandaranaike International Airport and 66 km from Colombo.

Find out more in the silent auction on Saturday 5th December. #SILENT15