Category: News

Colombo, the city of my birth in Sri Lanka, stands as an intoxicating mosaic where stories of ancient dynasties meld with the rhythm of the modern era. To many, it’s a city teeming with life; to me, it’s a heartfelt reunion, a journey back to where it all began. Every heartbeat of the city resonates […]

“Dear Sri Lanka!! I’m back in your country and I’d love to meet you and make a video with you!! Come meet me THIS MONDAY. On the stairs of the BMICH at 4 pm on Monday!! See you there, bring your friends!! “ Source: https://www.facebook.com/nasdaily From http://travelandtourslk.blogspot.com/

Altogether 74,664 foreign tourists arrived in Sri Lanka in the first 15 days of November, according to the latest statistics released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). According to SLTDA data, this is the highest number of tourist arrivals recorded within the first two weeks of any month of 2023. The previous highest […]

Embark On A Love-Filled Journey To The Best Honeymoon Destinations In Asia The honeymoon marks one of the first adventures couples embark on post-marriage. Naturally, we all want the best honeymoon destination for the most filmy and romantic time. If you find yourself grappling with the decision, consider Asia! The continent is home to some […]

In a monumental stride for Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, Aitken Spence Travels is delighted to announce the arrival of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages’ newest ship, the Resilient Lady, making her maiden call to Asia and to the Colombo Harbour on the 13th of November 2023. This historic event marks a significant contribution to the […]

There are rainforests in many tropical countries around the world. Tropical rainforests are home to some of the richest biodiversity in the world and play an important environmental role (e.g. one of the interesting things to know about the Amazon Rainforest before visiting is that it’s known as the ‘lungs of the world’). The best way to […]

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka for the first twelve days of November totaled 55,491, indicating an improved rate compared to the previous month. Provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) revealed that the daily arrival average has increased to 4,624. As of November 12, 2023, cumulative arrivals from January 1 reached 1,180,946. […]

Most of us dream about a holiday of a lifetime. For some, this might mean switching off in a tropical paradise, while others might prefer to spend time connecting with different foods, cultures, and history. The good news is that because our world is incredibly diverse, whatever your dream holiday looks like, there’ll be the […]

From Sri Lanka’s shores to Uzbekistan’s Silk Road, Asia offers reasons galore to pack your bags and head east. It’s official, Asia is back—brighter, bolder, and more ambitious than ever. The region took longer than others to shake off pandemic-related travel restrictions and border closures, but has returned in full force, eager to remind international travelers what […]

The Beira Lake area would be converted to a major entertainment destination, Minister of Tourism and Lands, Harin Fernando told. He said that this task was handed over to him personally by President Ranil Wickremesinghe who was keen to develop this area as a major entertainment destination similar to Clarke Quay River in Singapore which […]