Max's Blog

We are now in our 25th year at the Wadiya. Hard to believe, looking back at those early images of barren grounds and now seeing the...

I’m living in a bubble, insulated from all around. Ukraine is shattered by war. Europe is in pain — the world is, in fact — from...

I’m sitting in my favorite spot on the deck of my English garden. The air is fresh after the first rain in weeks. Normally at this quiet...

There’s barely a spot or a soul on earth that hasn’t been touched by the Corona virus. But among the most affected are the restaurants,...

We are excited to share that The Max Wadiya was recognized as Tripadivsor Travelers' Choice winners, known for consistently earning great...

How things have changed in two decades — almost a generation at the Wadiya. We see the passage of time in Ranjan’s three children who...

Much time has passed since our last blog entry. Things move apace at our idyllic patch of beach: guests come, relax, enjoy, catch up on...

Like most people, we come to Sri Lanka for the Nature. We come for the warm Indian Ocean water, and for its turtles, whales, dolphins and...

We’ve been eating at Max Wadiya for more than 15 years, often staying at our luxury villa for a month at a time. How many meals do you...

The weather can’t be nice everywhere, can it? The glorious summer months in northern Europe and America are the worst times to be in our...

It was a glorious evening. The moon was full, the air was clear. As dusk fell, we released into the Indian Ocean 74 tiny turtles that had...

He was just a big pussycat, sort of. He sauntered down the road, lolled about in the shade, licked his paws, rolled onto his back,...

It can be tough living on the beach. And wonderful at the same time. A walk on the beach is one of the joys of the Wadiya. The soft sand...

If I had to do it all over again, maybe I’d be a farmer. Don’t get me wrong. I had a wonderful career as a foreign correspondent. It took...

It was in the afternoon 11 years ago when the waves smashed into Max Wadiya. Ranjan, the manager, had gone to Galle Hospital for a...

The waters off Sri Lanka are among the world's richest for whales and dolphins. A few hours drive from Max Wadiya is Mirissa, the home...

A lot of hotels claim to be green, and ask their guests to participate. “Help us save water and energy: hang up your towels if you don’t...

What's the genesis of The Max Wadiya? As we launch our refashioned web site, it's a good time to tell a bit of our story.. It began as a...