Category: Sri Lanka

Discover an authentic side to Sri Lanka

Discover an authentic side to Sri Lanka

By on Apr 28, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka   - Read 2030 times

With the launch of new British Airways flights to Colombo from London Gatwick this month, Sri Lanka is set to become an even hotter destination for long-haul British travellers. Whether it’s relaxing in a world-class spa, sipping freshly picked tea on a private terrace in the jungle, or dining on fresh seafood from the Indian [...]

11 new additions to Small Luxury Hotels of the World

11 new additions to Small Luxury Hotels of the World

By on Mar 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Central America, China, Europe, Greece, Hotels, India, New York, Nicaragua, North America, Regions, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, USA, Western Europe   - Read 3936 times

From chic city hotels to secluded wilderness lodges, Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) has an unrivalled portfolio of some of the world’s finest independent hotels. An expert team from the luxury hotel brand has been searching the world over and seeking out the best-kept secrets in luxury accommodation, and so far this year [...]

A little luxury in Colombo, Sri Lanka

A little luxury in Colombo, Sri Lanka

By on Dec 08, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Regions, Sri Lanka   - Read 3746 times

“Walk down the stairs, it’s good for you”; commands the late Cyril Gardiner with refreshing disparity directed at the modern (albeit fairly antiquated, in relative terms), golden escalator cage. From an alternative placard a frank (but fair), exchange continues; with Cyril’s tart taunts against tobacco: “the ashes we find may well be yours“. A temperamental [...]

12 of the most stunning winter sun locations in the world

12 of the most stunning winter sun locations in the world

By on Oct 24, 2012 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Cape Verde, Caribbean, Cuba, Egypt, Europe, Florida, India, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 11093 times

Following one of the wettest summers on record, Britons are in much need of some rest and recuperation in a dry, warm and sunny climate. But where can you go for almost guaranteed winter sunshine? What are the best beaches to eat your Christmas dinner on? Where are the perfect spots of winter paradise? Don’t fret, we’ve thrown [...]

Interview with Philip Hamilton-Grierson, Marketing Director at Cox & Kings

Interview with Philip Hamilton-Grierson, Marketing Director at Cox & Kings

By on May 17, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Belize, Burkina Faso, Celebrities, Central America, Going Out, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Interviews, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, South America, Sri Lanka, Travel Miscellany   - Read 1324 times

Philip has worked at Cox & Kings since 1993. Having travelled extensively in South America, Africa and Europe, both before and after University (Edinburgh), he had caught a severe case of the travel bug and he joined the company as a Latin America tour consultant. He was only supposed to be there as a two-week [...]

2011 Summer holiday hotspots according to Great Hotels of the World

2011 Summer holiday hotspots according to Great Hotels of the World

By on Apr 21, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Brazil, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Iceland, Italy, Middle East, Morocco, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, South America, Spain, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 2489 times

In a bid no doubt to build awareness for its members, Great Hotels of the World has revealed its holiday hotspot predictions for Summer 2011 based on searches made on their site. 1. Tenerife, Spain The Canary Island of Tenerife is a firm favourite with holiday makers and continues to be one of the most [...]

Sri Lanka’s first tuk-tuk rally

Sri Lanka’s first tuk-tuk rally

By on Aug 25, 2009 in Asia, Events, Fun Stuff, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka, Travel Miscellany   - Read 276 times

Not so much luxury… more just a bit of fun.  The inaugural 2009 Lanka Challenge, Sri Lanka’s first official tuk-tuk rally will take place from 5th to 15th September 2009. Twenty five teams of intrepid competitors from around the world will navigate the 1200km route in auto-rickshaws taking them through mountains, rainforests, tea plantations, coastal [...]

The best airport in the world

The best airport in the world

By on Jun 09, 2009 in Air Travel, Asia, China, Europe, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Singapore, South Korea, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Western Europe   - Read 810 times

The results of the World Airport Awards from Skytrax are out. Congratulations go to Incheon International Airport in Seoul which beat last year’s winner (Hong Kong International Airport) into second place.   The top 10 were as follows: 1. Incheon International Airport 2. Hong Kong International Airport 3. Singapore Changi 4. Zürich 5. München 6. [...]

New luxury in Sri Lanka

By on Mar 04, 2009 in Accommodation, Asia, Regions, Resorts, Sri Lanka   - Read 179 times

Reef is a  new luxury hideaway set in three acres of exotic tropical gardens, just 45mins south of Colombo, Sri Lanka on the beach. With their 65m sandy beachfront, all weather tennis court, large swimming pool, lush tropical gardens, huge lily ponds, garden pavilions and gourmet kitchens, Reef sets a new benchmark for luxury accommodation [...]

Interview with Catherine Leech of 101 Holidays

Interview with Catherine Leech of 101 Holidays

By on Feb 05, 2009 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Celebrities, Europe, France, Hotels, Interviews, Malta, Middle East, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA, Websites, Western Europe   - Read 404 times

Catherine Leech has worked in luxury travel for more than 25 years. She started in PR before becoming European Director of the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, then Managing Director of luxury tour operator, Caribtours. After the tsunami of 2004 she moved to Sri Lanka where she worked for two years, mostly as a volunteer, [...]

Where to go green – in luxury

Where to go green – in luxury

By on Apr 22, 2008 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Belize, Botswana, Canada, Central America, Chile, Costa Rica, India, Mexico, Montana, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, South America, Sri Lanka, USA   - Read 499 times

MSNBC has run an article on luxury lodges with an ecological oritentation. With the help of Forbes Traveler, they cite the follow places as their picks for 2008: Black Rock Lodge, Belize The Lodge at Sun Ranch, Montana Savute Under Canvas, Botswana Arenas del Mar, Costa Rica Baghvan, India Centro Ecológico Sian Ka’an (CESiaK), Mexico [...]

The world’s most expensive dessert

The world’s most expensive dessert

By on Sep 24, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Sri Lanka, Travel Miscellany   - Read 183 times

Earlier this year, a dessert that is probably a little too rich for most, and where most are probably not rich enough for it, debuted at a resort in Sri Lanka.   The Fortress Stilt Fisherman Indulgence – as it has been not so succinctly named – is on the menu at Wine3 at The [...]

Summer 2007 offers from Taj

By on Mar 26, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Hotels, India, Mauritius, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Sri Lanka, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 157 times

Taj Hotels have a lot of great offers for the forthcoming summer, including: 1 night at the Taj Exotica Bentota and 2 nights at Taj Samudra Colombo for $390 per couple with breakfast, transfers & more $1,000 for 2 nights at The Pierre, New York, with breakfast €1,300 for 3 nights at the Taj Exotica [...]

Anantara Resorts expanding

Anantara Resorts expanding

By on Jan 17, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, Indonesia, Maldives, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam   - Read 247 times

Anantara Resorts appears to be expanding rapidly.   New resorts for Dubai, Bali, Vietnam, Thailand and Sri Lanka are all anticipated in 2008. This will see the number of Anantara Resorts rise from 4 to 11. The unique essence and individual lifestyle of the Anantara brand, as demonstrated by the resorts that already exist in [...]

Interview with Andrew Loyd of Loyd & Townsend Rose

Interview with Andrew Loyd of Loyd & Townsend Rose

By on Jan 11, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Europe, Hotels, Interviews, Italy, Regions, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 191 times

Andrew Loyd co-founded Loyd & Townsend  Rose in 1999 in order to promote Scotland’s finest houses and castles for private and corporate use. He previously spent 10 years in hotel management for top London properties, followed by 8 years managing private estates for some prominent New York families, which took him throughout the US and [...]

A year of island hopping: September

A year of island hopping: September

By on Jul 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Europe, France, Georgia, Hotels, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, South America, Sri Lanka, USA, Venezuela, Western Europe, Zambia   - Read 336 times

This is post  nine of twelve in our daily look at the best islands in the world to visit, when to visit them and where to stay (where individual recommendations are made). For September, the following are recommended: Cook Islands: Rarotonga Beach Bungalows and Pacific Resort Aitutaki Corsica, France: Hôtel Corniche (website unknown) Cumberland Island, [...]

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