Lonely Planet names Sri Lanka as the top destination to travel in 2013

World’s most renowned and largest travel guide book and digital media publisher –“The Lonely Planet” has named Sri Lanka as number one destination in the world to visit in year 2013. The travel experts and the voters have predicted that Sri Lanka will be on the top of the hottest new holiday destinations for the travelers in year 2013. Under the title  ‘Serenity returns to Serendib “  the travel guide raves destination...

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Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa, Pasikuda

A Vacation to unwind and relax! Experience the art of leisure at Maalu Maalu Resort, which offers luxurious accommodation and warm hospitality; Sri Lankan style. Enjoy a carefree holiday whilst being served by the friendliest people in South Asia, who always greet you with a genuine smile. Welcome to sunny skies, beaches of velvet sand, dazzling blue seas and tranquility. Welcome to Maalu Maalu Sri Lanka, a resort the hidden in the haven where...

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Uga Bay Five-star hotel opens in Sri Lanka's Pasikuda beach

Uga Escapes, a Finco Group company has opened a beachfront luxury boutique resort, Uga Bay Hotel in Pasikuda Saturday19th October 2012. Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa declared open the new 46-room hotel . The Uga Bay Hotel built at a cost of 850 million rupees includes a bay suite and a beach chalet on a nine-acre block of land in the Eastern coast which is famous for its white sandy beaches, whale watching and for surfing. The...

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Minneriya National Park

Minneriya National Park is situated in the north-central plains of Sri Lanka, 20 kilometers from Polonnaruwa. Even though it is one of the smallest national parks in the country, covering just 8,889 hectares, it’s a paradise with many natural wonders. The park encompasses the beautiful Minneriya tank, built by King Mahasena (in 3rd century AD). This tank is an incredible place to observe the elephants that come to bathe and graze on the grasses...

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Tea Factory Hotel - Nuwara Eliya

The Tea Factory Hotel in Kandapola, in the highlands of Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka, is one of the most memorable hotel experience I have ever enjoyed. The Tea Factory Hotel was originally the Hethersett tea factory. This is where some of the finest tea in Ceylon was produced. The building was constructed by the British in 1935 at an altitude of 6,800 feet in the town of Kandapola. It functioned as a factory until 1973, when it was abandoned...

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Sri Lanka Design Festival - 2012

Sri Lanka Design Festival has become the island’s biggest and most successful annual celebration of uniquely Sri Lankan design and creativity. It brings together a range of exciting events that showcase Sri Lanka’s creative industries. SLDF will return for its fourth edition in November 2012. Source - Click her...

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Immigration and Emigration facilities to be set up at Mattala int'l airport

The government is making arrangements to set up immigration and emigration facilities at the second international airport at Mattala in Hambantota. The Cabinet has granted approval to purchase the necessary equipment at a cost of 62 million and make other arrangements to provide an effective and efficient service in accordance with international standards to passengers passing through Mattala Airport once it is commissioned. ...

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