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Author: James Jayasundera

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James Jayasundera is Founder and Managing Director of Ampersand Travel in London. Ampersand Travel is an award-winning tour operator specialising in tailor-made holidays to Asia and Africa. James was raised in Rome by a Sri Lankan diplomat father and British mother, and from an early age he was travelling throughout the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Although he loves comfort, he is not blinded by five-star luxuries – the Ampersand motto is “luxury is in the experience” and it is that indefinable quality that makes something special which James is always on the look-out for. James founded Ampersand Travel in 2003, and since then the company has developed an excellent reputation for in-depth knowledge of its destinations, candid and impartial opinions on hotels and locations and a formidable network of contacts within the industry and its destinations.

Celebrate in style: India and Sri Lanka

ByJames Jayasundera November 11, 2017

India and Sri Lanka both offer unlimited potential for creating celebrations of a lifetime. Gather up your favourite people…

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Travel guide to Aman Resorts

ByJames Jayasundera October 19, 2017September 27, 2023

Phenomenal luxury, exquisite comforts and an astonishing array of different cultures and landscapes, Aman serves up the best of…

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5 of the world’s most outrageously underrated destinations

ByJames Jayasundera September 5, 2017

September is upon us, and 2017 has seemingly whizzed by in a flash… But looking back at our travels…

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The 5 best destinations in Asia for a Summer holiday

ByJames Jayasundera September 5, 2017

The British summer time is often the best time of year to travel, particularly for those who are travelling…

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6 of the best family friendly hotels in the UK

ByJames Jayasundera July 28, 2017July 17, 2017

The British Isles have been having the most glorious summer weather this year, and more and more people are…

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The best restaurants to try in Bali

ByJames Jayasundera June 18, 2017June 14, 2017

Despite Bali being a relatively small island, it offers an abundance of fine dining restaurants. From haute cuisine to…

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14 books to read before you go to India

ByJames Jayasundera May 16, 2017May 15, 2017

At Ampersand we feel that to really make the most of your holiday it pays off to swot up…

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24 hours in Hong Kong

ByJames Jayasundera April 15, 2017April 14, 2017

One of the most exciting and vibrant cities in Asia, Hong Kong is a cosmopolitan jungle, with a show-stopping…

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6 of India’s best festivals for the foreign traveller

ByJames Jayasundera March 22, 2017March 21, 2017

India undoubtedly has the globe’s largest collection of events, festivals and happenings. The joyful clamour and colour of festivals…

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When and where to see cherry blossom in Japan

ByJames Jayasundera February 16, 2017February 16, 2017

There are some rightly renowned and beautiful cherry blossom spots in the world – Kew Gardens in London and…

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10 of Sri Lanka’s best new luxury hotels

ByJames Jayasundera January 14, 2017January 11, 2017

There are some truly exceptional boutique and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka, and more are popping up each year….

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Here’s where the best New Year’s Eve celebrations were around the world

ByJames Jayasundera January 3, 2017March 6, 2017

Another year has gone and there were some incredible festivities around the world. If your New Year’s Eve ended…

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6 of the best country retreats in the British Isles

ByJames Jayasundera November 18, 2016November 16, 2016

The renowned British countryside draws discerning travellers from around the world, for a taste of its lush, idyllic rolling…

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24 hours in Colombo…

ByJames Jayasundera October 19, 2016October 23, 2016

Colombo is Sri Lanka’s ocean city. Stretching 14 kilometres along the island’s western shore, the commercial capital is rapidly…

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Undiscovered Burma… return to the Golden Land

ByJames Jayasundera September 14, 2016

The hype for Burma has been irrefutable, overwhelming and international tourism has boomed. The well-trodden tourist trail of Yangon,…

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A gastronomic tour of China

ByJames Jayasundera August 16, 2016August 15, 2016

China is awash with tantalising, taste-bud-tickling cuisine, each region, and often each city, owning its own unique sumptuous flavour….

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