Sri Lanka’s Cape Weligama resort is the new jewel of the south coast. 

Why Go: Since the government of Sri Lanka defeated the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in 2009, a handful of very high-end luxury resorts have begun thriving in the country. Sprawling accommodations, pristine pools, gourmet dining, and privately led excursions through tranquil tea fields and ancient ruins have become the norm, not an exception. The renowned Amanresorts has two outposts on the island, and Ulagalla opened in 2010 to …