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We recently went for a whale watching tour conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy. It was a fantastic experience. However, there are few things everyone must be aware of whale watching tours. The purpose of this post is to explain those tips. SL Navy conducts tours from few locations. We took our tour from the [...]
Are you planning a beach holiday in Sri Lanka? Then make it an unforgettable one. Here are Sri Lanka beach vacation ideas and tips for a perfect beach holiday. A beach vacation is something all of us can use, as it provides time away with the family, friends, or just that special someone. Beach vacations [...]
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President Mahinda Rajapakse has announced the government’s plan to build a domestic airport in Kandy. This seems to be a very good move from tourism and transportation point of view. Kandy is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Sri Lanka. It is equally popular among local and foreign tourists. A domestic airport will [...]
Green Globe today announces the certification of Bentota Beach Hotel, Sri Lanka. Located in the southwest corner of Sri Lanka, Bentota Beach Hotel sits between stretches of unspoiled beach along the Indian Ocean and the calm waters of the Bentota River. Green Globe Certification is the worldwide sustainability system based on internationally-accepted criteria for sustainable [...]
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We recently visited the Elephant orphanage at Pinnawala (Sri Lanka). The procedures have changed a bit. So I thought mentioning it for your convenience. The gates open at 8:30 am. If you don’t have pre-paid tickets then you can buy them at the ticket counter. There are two bottle feeding sessions in the Elephant orphanage. [...]
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Do you want to watch Leopards? Then head to Wilpattu national park. Willpaththu Park has become one of the best places in the world to watch Leopards within a close proximity. It is now almost guaranteed that you can see a Leopard at the park. Where to stay? My personal choice is a bungalow inside [...]
Sri Lanka authorities to introduce a new online visa scheme for all visitors replacing the current on arrival visa for selected countries. The tourism industry has earlier expressed concern that the new system might hamper the government’s attempts to promote tourism in post-war Sri Lanka. The tourists intending to visit Sri Lanka could apply online [...]
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Leading hotel group Shangri-La has signed a deal to build a star class hotel in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo. Shangri-La signed an agreement recently to acquire 10 acres of government property near the Galle Face green. The hotel will be built at the place where the army headquarters is located at the moment. Shangri-La [...]
For those looking to experience a real taste of Sri Lankan culture, the Buddhist Festival in Kandy offers an exciting break from the norm and plenty of new sights, sounds and tastes.
According to New York Times Sri Lanka is the #1 travel destination. Read more here.
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