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Experience the majesty of China’s biggest waterfall, check out the expanded Tokyo DisneySea, or escape the summer heat in the hills of Sri Lanka and India Monsoon dodges While much of Southeast Asia is deluged from May to October, a few destinations buck the bad-weather trend. The east coast of Peninsular Malaysia enjoys cloudless skies, […]
Sri Lanka can be translated as Resplendent Island, or Great Island, and with its lush, varied landscapes and abundance of resources, it’s easy enough to see why. Now the oft-struggling island nation is seeking to reclaim that destiny for itself. That name, representing the island’s spices and gems, its forests and tea plantations, is now […]
As calm as India is frenetic and as green as its neighbour is dusty, Sri Lanka has always been a major travel destination for those with hopeless wanderlust. The teardrop-shaped country offers something for every type of traveller; from backpackers and families to couples and groups of friends. Flights may set you back, but it’s […]
By Ama H. Vanniarachchy “Easter; the joy of candy, colours, creativity, and costuming. A season unlike any other.” —Grant Morrison, Happy! The Sinhalese New Year is a festival of harvest and a time that people celebrate the spring season and pay tribute to the Sun God and Mother Nature. Many South Asian cultures celebrate a The post Eastern connections of Easter appeared first on Ceylon Today.
Who doesn’t love the idea of exploring new places and meeting new people? I’m sure everyone does! Your choice of destination may depend on your preferences, such as whether you prefer the beach or the mountains, or whether you’re interested in shopping or experiencing different cultures. To help you decide on your next vacation spot, […]
2. THE PEKOE TRAIL, SRI LANKA Perfect for: Exploring the tea-growing hills of Sri Lanka Country: Sri Lanka Level: Moderate Duration: 16-22 days The Pekoe Trail is an 186-mile (300km) long hiking trail through the tea-carpeted highlands of Sri Lanka, beginning in the Hanthana Mountains near Kandy and travelling to the hill station of Nuwara Eliya. Named after the renowned […]
Sri Lanka Tourism recently welcomed a group of mainstream international journalists and travel influencers to promote the destination for upcoming Summer and Winter Seasons (2024/25) while highlighting the new tagline of Sri Lanka Tourism ‘You Will Come Back for More’. Representing the key inbound markets for Sri Lanka, the delegation arrived from the United Kingdom, […]
The Sri Lankan Department of Immigration and Emigration has rolled out its new visa process and online application portal with effect from today, marking a significant advancement in visa services. As per a press release, this initiative, outlined in the Extraordinary Gazette No. 2360/24 dated November 27, 2023, introduces a streamlined approach with updated requirements, […]
We are thrilled to announce that Aitken Spence Travels has successfully re-secured its “Travelife Certified” status following a rigorous physical audit and comprehensive evaluation process. This recognition by Travelife underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence in sustainability. Travelife, a leading international sustainability certification scheme for the travel and tourism industry, has acknowledged our dedication to […]
Aitken Spence Travels, the leading destination management company in Sri Lanka, clinched the coveted category award for the Hospitality and Tourism sector at the esteemed CPM Best Management Practices Company Awards (BMPC) 2024. The company recently received the award at the event organised by the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM Sri […]