Geoffrey Bawa architecture at Lighthouse Hotel and nearby Unawatuna parties
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The spiral staircase by Laki Senanayake at the Lighthouse is a true masterpiece of Sri Lankan architecture. Once you have enjoyed the sunset terrace there, take a 15 minute tuk tuk to Unawatuna. Kingfisher and Koha Surf Lounge often host fantastic deep house and melodic techno sets on Friday nights.
Angel Beach Club in Unawatuna is doing a massive pool party this Saturday. It is highly commercial but the sound system is excellent.
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Someone befriends you and offers a "once in a lifetime" opportunity to buy gems at wholesale prices and resell them abroad for huge profit. They may show you fake export certificates. The gems are worthless glass or low-quality stones.
Restaurants without visible prices. Bill arrives with inflated charges (500 LKR coconut becomes 1500 LKR). "Service charges" added without disclosure.
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