Sri Lanka, best known for its breathtaking landscapes, warm hospitality, and rich culture, has faced its fair share of challenges (to say the least) recently. Intense political turmoil resulting from an economic crisis — with the impact of COVID-19 not helping matters — has raised anxieties among Sri Lankans and globetrotters alike regarding the safety…
Manish Sonar has been appointed PONANT’s National Business Development Executive for India and Sri Lanka
Based in Mumbai, Manish Sonar has been appointed PONANT’s National Business Development Executive for India and Sri Lanka. Sonar’s career spans years of experience in the luxury space from hotels to tour operations and travel management. He previously sailed onboard PONANT’s fleet in the Arctic and Antarctica as a tour host for affluent Indian guests…
6 Reasons Sri Lanka Should Be On Your Travel Radar This Year
If you have read anything about Sri Lanka in the past year, it’s likely that it wasn’t good news. From protests, political uprisings, electricity cuts, and food shortages, the country has had a rough time recently. In addition to daily hardships, the people of Sri Lanka suffered economically from lost revenue due to the nearly…
Cooking Class in a Jaffna Kitchen, Sri Lanka
One of the best ways of learning how to make delicous local dishes is by watching two generations of a Sri Lankan family cooking in their kitchen. Jaffna is Sri Lanka’s most northern city, with India just over the water. So it’s not surprising that the food and culture here reflect that of the largely…
Top four reasons to visit Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon and officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia. There are various reasons to visit this beautiful country, we list four for you. 1) Natural beauty, beaches and wildlife With nearly 1600 km of palm fringed coastline Sri Lanka is one of…
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau launches inter-match packages for the FIFA World Cup 2022
On the 2nd November Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau officially unveiled its unique travel packages for the FIFA World Cup 2022 fan base in Negombo, close to Bandaranaike International Airport. This joint industry promotional effort will see the Sri Lanka Inbound Tour Operators Association, Travel Agents Association of Sri Lanka, along with Sri Lanka Tourism…
How to Get a Sri Lanka Tourist Visa
We’ve all wanted to travel to unique destinations in the east – and Sri Lanka is no exception, with its fascinating culture and beautiful landscape to explore! But before you’re able to explore this exciting country, you’ll need a Sri Lanka tourist visa. For tourists from select countries, you’ll need to get a visa on…
Sri Lanka’s Ella to Kandy Train – One of the World’s Greatest Railway Journeys
A tea picker dressed in a bright and colourful sari turns and waves at you. All of a sudden, you hear the deep laughter of nearby children and the gentle chatter of passengers. Your nostrils then pick up the scent of delicious deep-fried lentil snacks and sweet tea. The Ella to Kandy train gently rocks…
Tui cancels holidays to Sri Lanka
The Foreign Office is advising against leisure travel to Sri Lanka after a series of violent protests and civil unrest broke out on its streets. Holiday company TUI has cancelled all holidays up to and including 31 May 2022, to the beleaguered country. The island nation is experiencing the worst economic crisis since its independence…
Hotel Review: Jetwing Jaffna hotel, Sri Lanka
Jaffna, in the far north of Sri Lanka, suffered badly during the civil war but is now enjoying something of a revival. The massive fort is undergoing restoration and nearby are pristine beaches and many Hindu temples. The Jetwing Jaffna Hotel is situated right in the middle of the action, close to the lively market,…
