Sri Lanka Travel

The hill country, in the middle of Sri Lanka, rises from 3,000 ft to over 8,000 ft and surrounds you with velvety green freshness all year round.

Nov 30, 2009 - Ankie Renique

The word Serendipity (accidentally discovering something fortunate when not looking for it) is derived from Sri Lanka's ancient name Serendib - and typifies the island.

Oct 4, 2009 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Sri Lanka (Ceylon), a tropical island in the Indian Ocean is one of the most beautiful, interesting and exotic places in the world that can be explored very cheaply.

Aug 11, 2009 - Pauline Mascarenhas

Sinharaja rainforest in South West Sri Lanka is a prime area of rainforest that has high rainfall encouraging new species of birds, plants, insects and mammals.

Aug 8, 2009 - Ben Salisbury

Sri Lanka's garment manufacturing industry is one of the biggest and best in the world, supplying branded high street fashion to clothing stores here and abroad. Indulge!

Jun 15, 2009 - Greca Durant

Sri Lanka is home to a wide variety of unique wildlife and visiting the island's national parks is one way to spot native animals and explore diverse ecosystems.

Mar 24, 2009 - Bridget Coila

Just as his father and his grandfather before him, the Kattadiya performing a Devil Dance continues an ancient rite that his ancestors have perfected over the centuries

Mar 14, 2009 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Sri Lanka's south coast prides itself on some of the most beautiful sandy beaches and luxurious resorts. It also a good destination for the surfer and backpacker.

Mar 5, 2009 - Rosalind Brenner

Sri Lanka boasts a number of upmarket and unique hotels for the discerning globetrotter. Current trends show an increase in boutique hotels catering to wealthy tourists.

Feb 23, 2009 - Varunika Ruwanpura

Yala National Park lies in the deep south of Sri Lanka. Dawn safaris are one of the best ways to glimpse one of the park's favourite inmates, the elephants.

Jan 28, 2009 - Varunika Ruwanpura

Sigiriya's cluster of Early Monastic dwellings on and around Pidurangala Rock may prove to be Sri Lanka's best-kept "open" archaeological secret.

Jan 26, 2009 - Greca Durant

Jetwing Vil Uyana, the one-of-a-kind lifestyle hotel set amid wetlands in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka, with a view to Sigiriya Rock, is nature and family friendly.

Jan 13, 2009 - Greca Durant

Sri Lanka, though reeling from terrorist attacks, has never faltered in giving her ultimate welcome to travelers, offering the likes of Saman Villas to the discerning.

Dec 26, 2008 - Greca Durant

Now is the time to take advantage of off season prices and a favourable exchange rate before the regular tourists fly in between November and February

Sep 6, 2008 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

The north-central plains of Sri Lanka house fascinating vestiges of an ancient Buddhist civilization

Aug 22, 2008 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

This elephant sanctuary not only entertains visitors as one of the top tourist attractions in Sri Lanka, but above all offers a safe haven to many elephants.

May 9, 2008 - Tabitha Davies