There are places in this world that polish you down to a polite little pebble. And then there are places that don’t give a damn who you were before you walked in. The Stables is the second kind. A crooked little miracle on the south coast of tropical Sri Lanka, where the sun hits you like a warm slap, the ocean keeps roaring its drunken truths, and the nights stretch long enough for you to finally hear yourself think. It’s the kind of place where art doesn’t just happen — it

If you’re staying at The Stables  and wondering where to eat, dance, or lose yourself on New Year’s Eve, here’s the quick version: Best early sunset vibes:  Paradise Cove (Midigama), Lighthouse Rooftop (Ahangama) Best dinners:  Follow the White Rabbit, Ceylon Sliders, Sticks Ahangama Best beach parties:  Hakuna Matata, Mirissa Beach Best midnight madness:  Mirissa Beach fireworks Best underground rave:  The Secret Pearl Bar (Weligama) — Techno in the Jungle Best upscale NYE e

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