Here’s to a fantastic 2018 for all our friends in #Negombo #SriLanka and around the world! Terrific firework display at #JetwingBeach!
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Sri Lanka poised to benefit from BBC’s Blue Planet II focus on wildlife and sustainable ecotourism

Sri Lanka’s amazing biodiversity and the way we manage and nurture our wildlife will be a major draw for tourists seeking sustainable holidays, according to travel experts.

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SRI LANKA POISED TO BENEFIT FROM BBC’S BLUE PLANET II FOCUS ON WILDLIFE AND SUSTAINABLE ECOTOURISM Sri Lanka’s amazing biodiversity and the way we manage and nurture our wildlife will be a major draw for tourists seeking sustainable holidays, according to travel experts. They believe that global ecotourism has been boosted by the BBC’s Blue Planet II wildlife documentary starring the renowned explorer and conservationist Sir David Attenborough. According to the Mail Online, experts believe that Blue Planet II “has made people aware of their impact on nature”, while a quarter of holidaymakers plan to visit a new country in 2018. #SriLanka #Ecotourism #Sustainable #BluePlanet2 #MailOnline
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2.3 million tourists as Sri Lanka courts French big-spenders who want the best!

More than 2.3 million tourists visited Sri Lanka this year, the highest number ever recorded, as the industry gears up to target high-end big spenders in the south of France.

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2.3 MILLION TOURISTS AS SRI LANKA COURTS FRENCH BIG-SPENDERS WHO WANT ONLY THE BEST! More than 2.3 million tourists visited Sri Lanka this year, the highest number ever recorded, as the industry gears up to target high-end big spenders in the south of France. Tourism minister John Amaratunga told Chinese news portal Xinhua that the government will determine how many tourists came from each different country, and whether by air or sea. He also said that “this year’s increase was a significant growth amidst spells of natural disasters such as floods that hit the country from time to time, and the outbreak of dengue epidemic also influenced the tourism industry this year”. #SriLanka #Tourism #ILTM
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Taking charge! Trail guide remains calm as elephant runs at him | Daily Mail Online

Amazingly brave or amazingly foolhardy? You decide! (And don't try this at home!)
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Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for festive pilau with beetroot, cauliflower and coriander chutney

A tasty Christmas alternative!
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ABSOLUTE SRI LANKA

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Sri Lanka’s seaplane services a boost for luxury tourism reports Travel Weekly in its ‘What’s Hot in 2018’ guide

As another highly successful 12 months for global tourism ends on a high note, Travel Weekly is hailing Sri Lanka in its ‘What’s Hot in 2018: Your Guide to Next Year’ with a focus on our Cinnamon Air luxury seaplane services.

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SRI LANKA’S SEAPLANE SERVICES A BOOST FOR LUXURY TOURISM SAYS TRAVEL WEEKLY IN ‘WHAT’S HOT IN 2018’ As another highly successful 12 months for global tourism ends on a high note, Travel Weekly is hailing Sri Lanka in its ‘What’s Hot in 2018: Your Guide to Next Year’. It says: “Those looking to combine paradise-like sands with wildlife and culture, though, continue to flock to Sri Lanka, which aims to double tourist numbers to five million by 2020 and has invested heavily in new infrastructure.” It notes a senior product and purchasing manager as saying that “road transfers are quicker and easier now, and the network of Cinnamon Air transfers means it’s less difficult to get around.” Click below for more. #SriLanka #CinnamonAir #TravelWeekly
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Fifty Chinese couples marry in mass Buddhist ceremony in Sri Lanka to promote tourism | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

FIFTY CHINESE COUPLES MARRY IN MASS BUDDHIST-STYLE CEREMONY IN SRI LANKA TO PROMOTE TOURISM Fifty couples from China have been married in the Sri Lanka capital Colombo in a colourful mass ceremony conducted in accordance with our ancient Buddhist traditions. As Tourism Minister John Amaratunga told Reuters: “There’ll be many more couples who want to come here and celebrate true marriages from China and other parts of the world.” Click below for more. #SriLanka #Weddings #Colombo #China #Buddhism
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Fifty Chinese couples marry in mass Buddhist ceremony in Sri Lanka to promote tourism

Fifty couples from China have been married in the Sri Lanka capital Colombo in a colourful mass ceremony conducted in accordance with our ancient Buddhist traditions.

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Getting naked in Negombo as cheeky Instagram tourists bare all in Sri Lanka! | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

GETTING NAKED IN NEGOMBO AS CHEEKY INSTAGRAM TOURISTS BARE ALL IN SRI LANKA! There are lots of excellent reasons to come to Sri Lanka—and getting naked on top of a mountain now seems to be one of them! Says the UK’s Star newspaper: “Holidaymakers tearing up the rulebook and going nude on holiday have continued their quest on the sunny beaches of Sri Lanka." Click below for more #SriLanka #TheStar #Nudism
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Getting naked in Negombo as cheeky Instagram tourists bare all in Sri Lanka!

There are lots of excellent reasons to come to Sri Lanka—and getting naked on top of a mountain now seems to be one of them!

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Sri Lanka a ‘cultural gem’ that must be explored says global travel clothing brand Craghoppers | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

SRI LANKA A ‘CULTURAL GEM’ THAT MUST BE EXPLORED SAYS GLOBAL TRAVEL CLOTHING BRAND CRAGHOPPERS Top travel clothing brand Craghoppers is waxing lyrical about the delights of Sri Lanka in a blog post hailing our “impossibly striking views, breath-taking beaches and a landscape steeped in ancient history”. It says: “Make sure you head for the cultural gem that is Sri Lanka. With so many tourist attractions and unique experiences to take in, it’s a unique island and one that is absolutely deserving of a thorough exploration!” It focuses on the best places to visit and top things to do, starting in the capital Colombo and the National Museum, which will “help you get acquainted with the country’s rich culture and traditions”, and the “truly breathtaking” Viharamahadevi Park. Click below for more. #SriLanka #Craghoppers #NationalMuseum #Colombo #EggHoppers
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Dubai daily hails southern Sri Lanka’s luxury beach resorts as top attractions for Gulf visitors | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

DUBAI DAILY HAILS SOUTHERN SRI LANKA’S LUXURY BEACH RESORTS AS TOP ATTRACTIONS FOR GULF VISITORS With Sri Lanka a growing must-visit destination for holidaymakers from the Gulf states, top Dubai news portal Kahleej Times reports that our paradise island is living up to its name. It cites Travel+Leisure’s 50 best places to travel in 2018 in which “the Southern Province in Sri Lanka tops the list with its prestige beaches. Washington DC and Big Sur, CA, took the second and third”. Click below for more. #SriLanka #KahleejTimes #TravelAndLeisure #Beaches
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Dubai daily hails southern Sri Lanka’s luxury beach resorts as top attractions for Gulf visitors

With Sri Lanka a growing must-visit destination for holidaymakers from the Gulf states, top Dubai news portal Kahleej Times reports that our paradise island is living up to its name.

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Sensational video claims Adam’s Bridge link between Sri Lanka and India ‘may be man made’

Sensational new discoveries suggest that the natural causeway between Sri Lanka and India known as Adam’s Bridge, or Ram Setu, might be the ancient foundations of an actual man-made bridge.

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Wreck diving ‘to be developed as a major Sri Lanka adventure tourism attraction’ says TTG

Top travel website TTG reports that Sri Lanka tourism bosses are throwing their weight behind plans to capitalize on the amazing wreck diving to be found around our island coast.

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WRECK DIVING ‘TO BE DEVELOPED AS A MAJOR SRI LANKA ADVENTURE TOURISM ATTRACTION’ SAYS TOP TRAVEL WEBSITE TTG Top travel website TTG reports that Sri Lanka tourism bosses are throwing their weight behind plans to capitalize on the amazing wreck diving to be found around our island coast. Feizal Samath writes that veteran diver Thilak Weerasinghe, boss of Lanka Sports Reizen (LSR), has been appointed by the country’s prime minister as a Tourism Task Force member. Samath notes that Sri Lanka has more than 200 possible dive sites and shipwrecks, including the aircraft carrier HMS Hermes, which was sunk by Japanese dive bombers in 1942. Click below for more. #SriLanka #Diving #WreckDiving #PADI #TTG #SundayTimes
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Eleven Sri Lanka hotels feature in Condé Nast Traveller’s list of Asia’s top beach getaways

Eleven Sri Lanka hotels have been named among Asia’s top 50 beach getaways by Condé Nast Traveller, “be it a solo weekend escape, a decadent time with friends, a family reunion or a romantic holiday”.

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ELEVEN SRI LANKA HOTELS FEATURE IN CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER’S LIST OF ASIA’S TOP BEACH GETAWAYS Eleven Sri Lanka hotels have been named among Asia’s top 50 beach getaways by Condé Nast Traveller, “be it a solo weekend escape, a decadent time with friends, a family reunion or a romantic holiday”. Click below for more. #SriLanka #CondeNastTraveller
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Famed Sri Lanka nature reserve and resort Vil Uyana hailed by upmarket Jetsetters travel weblog

The upmarket Jetsetters travel weblog and YouTubeTV channel is extolling Sri Lanka’s first ever man-made nature reserve and eco-luxury resort—Jetwing Vil Uyana at Sigiriya.

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FAMED SRI LANKA NATURE RESERVE AND RESORT VIL UYANA HAILED BY UPMARKET JETSETTERS TRAVEL WEBLOG The upmarket Jetsetters travel weblog and YouTubeTV channel is extolling Sri Lanka’s first ever man-made nature reserve and eco-luxury resort—Jetwing Vil Uyana at Sigiriya. Modelled on the UK’s London Wetland Centre, this 28 acres of sustainable tourism was the 2002 brainchild of Jetwing chairman Hiran Cooray and environmental architect Sunela Jayawardene. Says Jetsetters: “Vil Uyana is highly praised for its layout of a wetland system with lakes, reed beds and forest to form a private nature reserve allowing dwellings to be built within a variety of habitats.” Click below for more. #SriLanka #Jetsetters #Jetwing #VilUyana
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Responsible travel spotlights highlights Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s seat of kings and Buddhist heritage | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL SPOTLIGHT HIGHLIGHTS ANURADHAPURA, SRI LANKA’S SEAT OF KINGS AND BUDDHIST HERITAGE ‘Responsible travel’ are fast becoming cornerstone keywords of today’s leisure tourism. They are having a huge affect on the way travellers, travel companies and destinations relate to each other. Says the US-based HuffPost: “Responsible travel (aka responsible tourism) is simply this: Being socially and culturally aware when you travel, understanding your affect on the places you visit, and trying to make that affect a positive one. And for one professional British couple in their 30’s, it has become their mission in life “to show the world that responsible travel can be easy, comfortable and very special”. Click below for more. #SriLanka #Anuradhapura #ResponsibleTravel #GlobalHelpSwap
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Responsible travel spotlights highlights Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s seat of kings and Buddhist heritage

‘Responsible travel’ are fast becoming cornerstone keywords of today’s leisure tourism. They are having a huge affect on the way travellers, travel companies and destinations relate to each other.

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Sri Lanka: the magnificent Lion Rock, wonderful sights and stays—and one of the best train journeys in the world!

Jayne, a British expat blogger in Australia, writes about must-visit destinations, boutique hotels and food. Her Girl Tweets World blog has a whole section on the delights of Sri Lanka!

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SRI LANKA: THE MAGNIFICENT LION ROCK, WONDERFUL SIGHTS—AND ONE OF THE BEST TRAIN JOURNEYS IN THE WORLD! Jayne, a British expat blogger in Australia, writes about must-visit destinations, boutique hotels and food, and her Girl Tweets World has a whole section on the delights of Sri Lanka. Her latest post is on our magnificent Lion Rock Fortress (pictured above), “the most impressive UNESCO World Heritage Site … literally stuffed full of sacred stupas and ancient temples”. Then she took the trip from Kandy to Ella, widely hailed as one of the most stunningly scenic train journeys in the world, which winds through the hills and valley of our magnificent Hill Country. Click below for more. #SriLanka #GirlTweetsWorld #LionRock #KandyToEllaTrain
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Superstar Maggie Smith to join courtroom supremo Sir Desmond de Silva at Galle Literary Festival | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

SUPERSTAR MAGGIE SMITH TO JOIN COURTROOM SUPREMO SIR DESMOND DE SILVA AT GALLE LITERARY FESTIVAL Sri Lanka’s world-renowned Fairway Galle Literary Festival will welcome luminaries of silver screen and international jurisprudence in January for the this eagerly anticipated star-studded event. Local fans will be thrilled by the appearance of Dame Maggie Smith, the moody matriarch of hit British TV series Downton Abbey and doughty Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films. Meanwhile, Sir Desmond de Silva, born and educated in Ceylon during World War II, and later one of the most high-profile jury advocates of his generation, will read from his recently published ‘Madam, Where Are Your Mangoes?’ Click below for more. #SriLanka #MaggieSmith #GalleLiteraryFestival
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Superstar Maggie Smith to join courtroom supremo Sir Desmond de Silva at Galle Literary Festival

Sri Lanka’s world-renowned Fairway Galle Literary Festival will welcome luminaries of silver screen and international jurisprudence in January for the this eagerly anticipated star-studded event.

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Two American foodie bloggers eat their way round the world in 80 days and ‘unbox’ in Sri Lanka | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

TWO AMERICAN FOODIE BLOGGERS EAT THEIR WAY ROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS AND ‘UNBOX’ IN SRI LANKA When to young American foodie bloggers decided to eat their way round the world in 80 days, they didn’t start in Sri Lanka (day 43). But when they (eventually) arrived, they were particularly impressed with our Chicken Lumprias. Not only because it’s totally delicious, but also because as one (or the other) of them writes on Terabeza, the ‘unboxing’—unwrapping it from its banana-leaf—is an experience in itself." Click below for more. #SriLanka #Terabeza #Curry #ChickenLumprias
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Two American foodie bloggers eat their way round the world in 80 days and ‘unbox’ in Sri Lanka

When two young American foodie bloggers decided to eat their way round the world in 80 days, they didn’t start in Sri Lanka (day 43). But when they (eventually) arrived, they were particularly impressed with our Chicken Lumprias.

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Heartwarming moment mother elephant is reunited with her calf

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New über-luxury Sri Lanka hotel and IRONMAN sporting excellence forge branding partnership to boost tourism | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

NEW ÜBER-LUXURY SRI LANKA HOTEL AND IRONMAN SPORTING EXCELLENCE FORGE BRANDING PARTNERSHIP TO BOOST TOURISM The recently opened über-luxury Shangri-La hotel in Sri Lanka capital city Colombo signals the next stage of this paradise island’s development as a global tourist destination. It underscores a belief rapidly gaining traction among global marketeers that “brands must align themselves with experiences that speak to affluent consumers’ desire for a personal evolution”. In this case, it means the extreme sporting achievement personified by the international IRONMAN triathlon events now taking place prior to the World Championship 2018 in South Africa. Click below for more. #SriLanka #IRONMAN #ShangriLaColombo
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New über-luxury Sri Lanka hotel and IRONMAN sporting excellence forge branding partnership to boost tourism

The recently opened über-luxury Shangri-La hotel in Sri Lanka capital city Colombo signals the next stage of this paradise island’s development as a global tourist destination.

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Sri Lanka steels for IRONMAN Colombo, a major boost for sport and recreational tourism throughout the island

Steely resolve forged in the crucible of one of sport’s most demanding events—the triathlon—IRONMAN will test the metal of hundreds of super-athletes in Sri Lanka next year.

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SRI LANKA STEELS FOR IRONMAN COLOMBO, A MAJOR BOOST FOR SPORT AND RECREATIONAL TOURISM Steely resolve forged in the crucible of one of sport’s most demanding events—the triathlon—will test the metal of hundreds of super-athletes in Sri Lanka next year. The IRONMAN challenge is now firmly established as a global event, with qualifying races taking place across the world in the run-up to World Championship 2018 in South Africa. The Sri Lanka event is scheduled for February 25, and includes a 1.9 km sea swim, 90 km bike ride and a 21.2 km run – all to be completed within an 8.5-hour period. Click below for more. #SriLana #IRONMAN #Triathlon #Sport #Tourism
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Pledge Holidays features in Sri Lanka Australia tourism roadshow Travel Weekly report | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

PLEDGE HOLIDAYS FEATURES IN SRI LANKA AUSTRALIA TOURISM ROADSHOW TRAVEL WEEKLY REPORT Pledge Holidays features in a Travel Weekly report of the huge successful Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau promotional tour of Australia. The SLTPB recently held a roadshow in Melbourne, at which Pledge Holidays managing director Eashan Pathirana (pictured below) was bullish about future prospects. He told Travel Weekly: “We can see the new people we have touched. They have done a good awareness program. At last year’s roadshows it was mid-market trade, this year it is top to bottom agents.” Click below for more. #SriLanka #SLTPB #TravelWeekly #Australia #Tourism
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Pledge Holidays features in Sri Lanka Australia tourism roadshow Travel Weekly report

Pledge Holidays features in a Travel Weekly report of the huge successful Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau promotional tour of Australia.

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Glamorous chart-topping Indian celebrity Deepika Padukone films promo video at Cape Weligama in Sri Lanka | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

GLAMOROUS CHART-TOPPING INDIAN CELEBRITY DEEPIKA PADUKONE FILMS PROMO VIDEO AT CAPE WELIGAMA IN SRI LANKA Deepika Padukone, one of the highest-paid actresses in India who regularly tops listings of the most popular and attractive personalities, has been filming at Cape Weligama in Sri Lanka. FilmFare reports: “As we take the stunning Deepika to the island country, Sri Lanka, she lives up to the expectations and scorches the land and sea with her effortless and carefree persona. Click below for more. #SriLanka #CapeWeligama #DeepikaPadukone #FilmFare
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Glamorous chart-topping Indian celebrity Deepika Padukone films promo video at Cape Weligama in Sri Lanka

Deepika Padukone, one of the highest-paid actresses in India who regularly tops listings of the most popular and attractive personalities, has been filming at Cape Weligama in Sri Lanka. Click to check out the video!

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Celebrated Sri Lankan sculptor Cecil Balmond creates a ‘Statue of Liberty’ for the West coast of America

A world-celebrated Sri Lankan sculptor has created what is being hailed as a ‘Statue of Liberty’ for the West Coast of the US—the Freedom Sculpture in Los Angelese.

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CELEBRATED SRI LANKAN SCULPTOR CECIL BALMOND CREATES A ‘STATUE OF LIBERTY’ FOR THE WEST COAST OF AMERICA A world-celebrated Sri Lankan sculptor has created what is being hailed as a ‘Statue of Liberty’ for the West Coast of the US—the Freedom Sculpture in Los Angelese. Cecil Balmond, doyen of the famed Balmond Studio in London, England, is now urging his homeland to follow suit. He says: “Sri Lanka, too, very much needs a sculpture that holds great meaning.” The Freedom Sculpture is inspired by an ancient artefact: the 2,500 year old Cyrus Cylinder, which is widely regarded as the first declaration of human rights. Click below for more. #SriLanka #CecilBalmond #FreedomSculpture #LosAngelese #USA #America #CyrusCylinder
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Top Brit tabloid names the Sri Lanka beaches ‘that need to go on your bucket list right now’ | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

TOP BRIT TABLOID NAMES THE SRI LANKA BEACHES ‘THAT NEED TO GO ON YOUR BUCKET LIST RIGHT NOW’ Says top-selling British tabloid newspaper the Daily Mirror: “For many people, holidays are about beaches and Sri Lanka is no disappointment in this department. “This small island located off the Southern tip of India has some seriously beautiful golden shores on offer. We picked out the top 10 prettiest beaches that need to go on your radar—and what to see and do if you visit… Click below for more. #SriLanka #Beaches #DailyMirror
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Top Brit tabloid names the Sri Lanka beaches ‘that need to go on your bucket list right now’

Says top-selling British tabloid newspaper the Daily Mirror: “For many people, holidays are about beaches and Sri Lanka is no disappointment in this department.

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Outstanding picture of lionesses wins Sri Lankan top US nature photography award

A Sri Lankan wildlife photographer has won the Grand Prize at the preeminent 2017 Nature's Best Windland Smith Rice nature photography awards in the US.

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OUTSTANDING PICTURE OF LIONESSES WINS SRI LANKAN TOP US NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD A Sri Lankan wildlife photographer has won the Grand Prize at the preeminent 2017 Nature’s Best Windland Smith Rice nature photography awards in the US. Lakshitha Karunarathna’s outstanding picture of a pride of huddling African lionesses was hailed at a gala event at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in Washington. Click below for more. #SriLanka #Smithsonian
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Australians treated to fantastic Sri Lanka foodie festival as our tropical paradise hits the travel spot! | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

AUSTRALIANS TREATED TO FANTASTIC SRI LANKA FOODIE FESTIVAL AS OUR TROPICAL PARADISE HITS THE TRAVEL SPOT! Australian food and culture lovers will be treated to a wonderful Sri Lanka experience during a Sydney festival organized by the Tourism Promotion Bureau this coming weekend (November 25–26). As Travel Weekly points out, “this island is full of unique wildlife, golden beaches, a rich cultural heritage—and some of the most incredible food you’ll ever eat”. “This festival is a feast for the senses, with something for everyone – from traditional handicraft stores and live performances, to the endless tea and tantalising food, and stacks of holiday giveaways too.” Click below for more. #SriLanka #Australia #Sydney #Food #Culture
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Australians treated to fantastic Sri Lanka foodie festival as our tropical paradise hits the travel spot!

Australian food and culture lovers will be treated to a wonderful Sri Lanka experience during a Sydney festival organized by the Tourism Promotion Bureau this coming weekend (November 25–26).

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Ayurveda, restoring the balance of mind, body and spirit amid the magic and mystery of Sri Lanka | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

AYURVEDA, RESTORING THE BALANCE OF MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT AMID THE MAGIC AND MYSTERY OF SRI LANKA Ayurveda, one of the world’s oldest holistic wellness systems, restores balance between mind, body and spirit—and for 5,000 years, ayurvedic medicine has been passed down from generation to generation in Sri Lanka. The business magazine Forbes, a bible for the world’s movers and shakers, sent writer Lauren Mowery to visit some of our most renowned wellness spas, starting with the Anantara Kalutara. On a secluded beach near the Indian Ocean and Kalu Ganga River, this sprawling resort was inspired by the architectural vision of the late Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka’s most famous architect. Click below for more. #SriLanka #Ayurveda #Forbes
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The luxury lifestyle Robb Reports spotlights Sri Lanka’s new generation of luxury tented wildlife camps | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

THE LUXURY LIFESTYLE ROBB REPORTS SPOTLIGHTS SRI LANKA’S NEW GENERATION OF LUXURY TENTED WILDLIFE CAMPS The Robb Report lifestyle magazine and website is highlighting a delightful Sri Lanka resort as “a prime example of an entirely new generation of luxury tented camps”. It says that Wild Coast Tented Lodge on the jungle fringe of Yala wildlife reserve “strikes a delicate balance between rugged safari living and the luxe creature comforts modern travelers have come to expect”. Click below for more. #SriLanka #RobbReport #WildCoastTentedLodge
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The luxury lifestyle Robb Reports spotlights Sri Lanka’s new generation of luxury tented wildlife camps

The Robb Report lifestyle magazine and website is highlighting a delightful Sri Lanka resort as “a prime example of an entirely new generation of luxury tented camps”.

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Sigiriya lion rock fortress in Sri Lanka hailed among seven new wonders of the world | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

SIGIRIYA LION ROCK FORTRESS IN SRI LANKA HAILED AMONG SEVEN NEW WONDERS OF THE WORLD Sri Lanka’s amazing Sigiriya lion-rock fortress is hailed as a new wonder of the world by US-based business media conglomerate Bloomberg in a piece on its luxury Pursuits website. It compares seven lesser-known tourism newcomers with established magnets such as Angkor Wat, Machu Picchu, Chichen Itza, and Petra, and says: “Just imagine what it would be like to explore world wonders few people have ever even heard of yet.” “Some of the world’s most staggering historical sites have recently been made accessible thanks to a slew of intrepid tour operators, hoteliers, or infrastructure developments.” Click below for more. #SriLanka #Sigiriya #Bloomberg #BloomberPursuits
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Sigiriya lion rock fortress in Sri Lanka hailed among seven new wonders of the world

Sri Lanka’s amazing Sigiriya lion-rock fortress is hailed as a new wonder of the world by US-based business media conglomerate Bloomberg in a piece on its luxury Pursuits website.

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A warm Sri Lanka welcome for Brits facing the winter misery of freezing rain and snow | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

A WARM SRI LANKA WELCOME FOR BRITS FACING THE WINTER MISERY OF FREEZING RAIN AND SNOW As Britons across the UK brace for freezing rain, snow and general winter misery, an especially warm welcome awaits them in Sri Lanka. The government is aiming to double the number of Brits seeking winter solace in our growing number of five-star beach resorts and luxurious ‘glamping’ in our peerless hill country. Travel Weekly reports that Tourism Promotion Bureau chairman Udaya Nanyakkara wants “a 20% increase in UK visitors in 2018, with a targeted 500,000 UK arrivals by the end of 2020”. Click below for more. #SriLanka #UK #Britain #TravelWeekly
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A warm Sri Lanka welcome for Brits facing the winter misery of freezing rain and snow

As Britons across the UK brace for freezing rain, snow and general winter misery, an especially warm welcome awaits them in Sri Lanka. The government is aiming to double the number of Brits seeking winter solace in our growing number of five-star beach and luxurious ‘glamping’ resorts

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Viva la sumptuous private villa for growing numbers of visitors to idyllic Sri Lanka | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

VIVA LA SUMPTUOUS PRIVATE VILLA FOR GROWING NUMBERS OF VISITORS TO IDYLLIC SRI LANKA Sri Lanka is now an established must-visit tourist destination, with well over 2 million visitors last year enjoying the delights of our tropical paradise Indian Ocean island. Most will have stayed at one of our many fabulous hotels, ranging from high-end beachside luxury to simple eco-lodges set amongst our pristine heritage landscapes. But for some, it’s the sumptuous convenience of a private villa, as the South China Morning Post reports, “if you want to fully escape into a tropical paradise for some much needed rejuvenation and pampered seclusion”. Click below for more. #SriLanka #SouthChinaMorningPost #VillaSalina
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Viva la sumptuous private villa for growing numbers of visitors to idyllic Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is now an established must-visit tourist destination, with well over 2 million visitors last year enjoying the delights of our tropical paradise Indian Ocean island.

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Hela Bojun: ‘The best place to taste authentic Sri Lankan traditional food … a must for all tourists’ | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

HELA BOJUN: ‘THE BEST PLACE TO TASTE AUTHENTIC SRI LANKAN TRADITIONAL FOOD … A MUST FOR ALL TOURISTS’ Hailed on TripAdvisor as “the best place to taste authentic Sri Lankan traditional food”, the Hela Bojun in the university town of Peradeniya, near Kandy, is “a must for all tourists”. Hela Bojun food courts can be found throughout the island, and are special—they were founded specifically to promote local produce and empower women. And they have been spectacularly successful because they provide delicious and fresh food at concessionary rates subsidized by the government. Click below for more. #SriLanka #HelaBojun #Authentic #Traditional #Food
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Hela Bojun: ‘The best place to taste authentic Sri Lankan traditional food … a must for all tourists’

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Do you have a favourite tree in Sri Lanka? Help preserve it by entering the Asian Tree Of The Year contest

Sri Lanka is taking part in Asian Tree of the Year—to photograph and publicise trees which have a special role in preserving our biodiversity heritage.

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DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE TREE IN SRI LANKA? HELP PRESERVE IT BY ENTERING THE ASIAN TREE OF THE YEAR CONTEST Sri Lanka is again taking part in Asian Tree of the Year—“to photograph, publicise and preserve trees which hold a special meaning to individuals and kickstart a movement to preserve our biodiversity heritage”. Organised by The Carbon Consulting Company, it urges us “to be a part of a growing movement to highlight trees which are of special importance to individuals and communities”. The organisers note that “Asia faces a tricky crossroad—the need to balance economic development whilst maintaining its unique forest coverage”. Click below for more. #SriLanka #AsianTreeOfTheYear #Biodiversity
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Sri Lanka ‘tops for mothers-to-be wanting a babymoon break in an exotic beach location’

Babymoons in exotic locations including Sri Lanka are a major travel incentive for almost all expectant mothers, according to the Times of India.

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SRI LANKA ‘TOPS FOR MOTHERS-TO-BE WANTING A BABYMOON BREAK IN AN EXOTIC BEACH LOCATION’ Babymoons in exotic locations including Sri Lanka are a major travel incentive for almost all expectant mothers, according to the Times of India. Which is why Pledge Holidays is offering 20 percent off the cost of a babymoon for any happy couple who arranged their honeymoon holiday with us! The Times notes that a major survey by a UK travel company found that 82 percent of mothers-to-be “said that they wish to go on a babymoon, with the most preferred time being the second trimester”. Click below for more. #SriLanka #Babymoon #Honeymoon #TimesOfIndia
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UK focus for major Sri Lanka tourism promo featuring London Underground and iconic black cabs | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

UK FOCUS FOR MAJOR SRI LANKA TOURISM PROMO FEATURING LONDON UNDERGROUND AND ICONIC BLACK CABS London’s iconic black-cab taxis and Underground train stations will feature in a major Sri Lanka tourism promotion effort next year. TTG reports that highlights will be “a series of roadshows in 2018 throughout the UK as well as attending all major trade shows and embarking on a digital campaign”. At the recent WTM London, the government tourism agency stressed ‘out of the ordinary’ experiences, including rural, adventure, culture and heritage tourism, safaris, weddings and honeymoons. Click below for more. #SriLanka #TTG #London #UK #Tourism
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UK focus for major Sri Lanka tourism promo featuring London Underground and iconic black cabs

London’s iconic black-cab taxis and Underground train stations will feature in a major Sri Lanka tourism promotion effort next year.

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Beaches and Buddhism, wildlife and wonder: Resident magazine discovers the enchantment of Sri Lanka

A luxury lifestyle magazine and website for well-heeled millionaires, mover and shakers in London’s high-end neighbourhoods is celebrating the joys of Sri Lanka.

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BEACHES AND BUDDHISM, WILDLIFE AND WONDER: LUXURY RESIDENT MAGAZINE DISCOVERS THE ENCHANTMENT OF SRI LANKA A luxury lifestyle magazine and website for well-heeled millionaires, mover and shakers in London’s high-end neighbourhoods is celebrating the joys of Sri Lanka. The Resident bills itself as “the flagship title for a family of luxury London lifestyle magazines … everything from famous inhabitants, wellbeing, beauty, fashion—and how to travel in style”. And that includes us. “With beautiful beaches, game drives, fantastic cuisine, Buddhist pilgrimages and UNESCO World Heritage sites, Sri Lanka is an absolute must for adventure travellers.” #SriLanka #TheResident #Luxury #Lifestyle #London
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Spectacular world-class sports hold key to major boost for Sri Lanka high-end tourism | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

SPECTACULAR WORLD-CLASS SPORTS HOLD KEY TO MAJOR BOOST FOR SRI LANKA HIGH-END TOURISM Spectacular world-class sporting events on land and sea planned for Sri Lanka will massively promote high-end tourism and highlight our potential for global sporting headlines. Events will include international go-cart and powerboat racing, top-level golf, the best of the world’s surfers, and the hugely testing IRONMAN multisport triathlon. The DailyFT reports that to promote Sri Lanka as a sports tourism hub, the ministries of tourism and sports “will be enhancing the sports sector by bringing a series of international events to Sri Lanka”. Click below for more. #SriLanka #Sport #IRONMAN #Powerboats #Golf
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Spectacular world-class sports hold key to major boost for Sri Lanka high-end tourism

Spectacular world-class sporting events on land and sea planned for Sri Lanka will massively promote high-end tourism and highlight our potential for global sporting headlines.

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I do, I do I do I do..! Mass Chinese wedding in Sri Lanka, with our president the guest of honour | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

I DO, I DO I DO I DO..! MASS CHINESE WEDDING IN SRI LANKA, WITH OUR PRESIDENT THE GUEST OF HONOUR Seventy-five Chinese happy couples will be cock-a-doodling in Sri Lanka in this Year of the Rooster during a mass wedding at Independence Square in the capital Colombo. Our tropical Serendib paradise is now a favourite must-visit for upwardly-mobile young Chinese travellers, and it’s sheer serendipity that the perfect honeymoon destination is also right here! News.Asia reports that President Maithripala Sirisena will be the Guest of Honour at the grand ceremony and reception, during which he will hand over the wedding certificates. Click below for more. #SriLanka #China #Weddings #NewsAsia #YearOfTheRooster
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I do, I do I do I do..! Mass Chinese wedding in Sri Lanka, with our president the guest of honour

Seventy-five Chinese happy couples will be cock-a-doodling in Sri Lanka in this Year of the Rooster during a mass wedding at Independence Square in the capital Colombo.

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Blue Planet II—BBC documents more fabulous wildlife experiences for holidaymakers in Sri Lanka | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

BLUE PLANET II—BBC DOCUMENTS MORE FABULOUS WILDLIFE EXPERIENCES FOR HOLIDAYMAKERS IN SRI LANKA The BBC’s amazing and epoch-making Blue Planet has returned, this time including whale-watching and sea turtles in the Indian Ocean off Sri Lanka’s very own Jungle Beach. The indestructible and ever-fabulous Sir David Attenborough narrates this new series, which is being acclaimed as another unmissable landmark in wildlife film-making. And if you’re feeling inspired to explore in the deep blue sea yourself, there’s no better time than now to book a tropical vacation with Pledge Holidays! Click below for more. #SriLanka #JungleBeach #BluePlanet
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Blue Planet II—BBC documents more fabulous wildlife experiences for holidaymakers in Sri Lanka

The BBC’s amazing and epoch-making Blue Planet has returned, this time including whale-watching and sea turtles in the Indian Ocean off Sri Lanka’s very own Jungle Beach.

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Superchef Anthony Bourdain delights in crab curry as he enjoys Sri Lanka food favourites | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

SUPERCHEF ANTHONY BOURDAIN ENJOYS CRAB CURRY AS HE EXPLORES SRI LANKA FOOD FAVOURITES. Famed chef turned world foodie traveller Anthony Bourdain has turned his CNN Parts Unknown series attention to Sri Lanka and our equally famed and fiery cuisine. As the Food & Wine website notes: “For Bourdain, ‘the holy grail of Sri Lankan cuisine’ is crab curry, which he savors later with a family who somehow managed to get their 1930’s-built home back after the war.” Meanwhile, says Condé Nast Traveller: “Every Sunday, we live vicariously through Anthony Bourdain’s globe-hopping, face-stuffing adventures on CNN’s Parts Unknown.” Click below for more. #SriLanka #AnthonyBourdain #CrabCurry #CNN #PartsUnknown
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Superchef Anthony Bourdain delights in crab curry as he enjoys Sri Lanka food favourites

Famed chef turned world foodie traveller Anthony Bourdain turns his CNN Parts Unknown series attention to Sri Lanka and our equally famed crab curry.

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What makes a Sri Lankan tick? Why, our carefully curated social media gossip of course!

The switched-on folks at Sri Lanka foodie website Yamu have a way with words, and newcomer Nanelle is no exception—altogether informative, witty, insightful and a joy to read!

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WHAT MAKES A SRI LANKAN TICK? WHY, OUR CAREFULLY CURATED SOCIAL MEDIA GOSSIP OF COURSE! The switched-on folks at Sri Lanka foodie website Yamu have a way with words, and newcomer Nanelle is no exception—altogether informative, witty, insightful and a joy to read! Her first—and hopefully the first of many—post is all about what she calls ‘modern Lankan symbols’, including “how do we represent ourselves on social media?” She says: “In an age, where your degree and the new job matters mainly to your amma, her amma and their friends, what truly rocks your world may be your carefully curated social media presence.” Click below for more! #SriLanka #YAMU #SocialMedia #Gossip
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First non-stop flights from Australia to Sri Lanka, 'world's most spectacular destination’ | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

FIRST NON-STOP FLIGHTS FROM AUSTRALIA TO SRI LANKA, 'WORLD'S MOST SPECTACULAR DESTINATION’ The Gippsland Times in Australia reports that “one of Asia’s new tourist hotspots has become more accessible for Australians with the launch of the first non-stop flights between Melbourne and Colombo, Sri Lanka”. The inaugural SriLankan Airlines flight between the two cities arrived in Melbourne on Monday afternoon. It’s the first time an airline has run a non-stop flight between Melbourne and Sri Lanka. Click below for more. #SriLanka #SriLankanAirlines #Australia #Melbourne
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First non-stop flights from Australia to Sri Lanka, ‘world’s most spectacular destination’

The Gippsland Times in Australia reports that “one of Asia's new tourist hotspots has become more accessible for Australians with the launch of the first non-stop flights between Melbourne and Colombo, Sri Lanka”.

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Islamic tourism warmly welcomed in Sri Lanka as sector reports significant growth worldwide | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

ISLAMIC TOURISM WARMLY WELCOMED IN SRI LANKA AS SECTOR REPORTS SIGNIFICANT GROWTH WORLDWIDE Islamic tourists are being warmly welcomed across the world, not least in Sri Lanka, which is home a sizeable Muslim community throughout the island. The RS-Tech website reports that “Muslims seems to be supercharged with their travel spending on Islamic tourism, youngsters around the globe are expected to double their spending on travel in the forthcoming years.” Click below for more. #SriLanka #Islam #Muslims #Tourism
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Islamic tourism warmly welcomed in Sri Lanka as sector reports significant growth worldwide

Islamic tourists are being warmly welcomed across the world, not least in Sri Lanka, which is home a sizeable Muslim community throughout the island.

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‘An Enchanted Adventure’ brought to life by the Ballet School of Colombo

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Negombo fish market, sea to supper!

#Negombo #SriLanka fish market. See how our fabulous marine cuisine goes from sea to supper!
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Negombo fishmarket, from sea to supper!

#Negombo #FishMarket #SriLanka See how our fabulous marine cuisine goes from sea to supper! A 1-minute video.
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Yapahuwa Rock Fortress holds a key to the magic and mystery of Sri Lanka’s historic past | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

YAPAHUWA ROCK FORTRESS HOLDS A KEY TO THE MAGIC AND MYSTERY OF SRI LANKA’S HISTORIC PAST The citadel Yapahuwa was one of the early capitals of medieval Sri Lanka. Lying midway between Kurunagala and Anuradhapura, it was built around a 100-metre-tall granite rock rising above the surrounding countryside. In 1272, an invasion by the Dravidians from South India forced King Bhuvenakabahu to move his capital from Polonnaruwa to Yapahuwa, taking the sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha with him. Folklore says that the tooth was housed in Yapahuwa until the citadel was abandoned and converted to a monastery, where monks resided among the ancient ruins. Click below for more. #YapahuwaRockFortress #Yapahuwa
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Yapahuwa Rock Fortress holds a key to the magic and mystery of Sri Lanka’s historic past

The citadel Yapahuwa was one of the early capitals of medieval Sri Lanka. Lying midway between Kurunagala and Anuradhapura, it was built around a 100-metre-tall granite rock rising above the surrounding countryside.

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Cricket, tea and cinnamon: Australia gets the lowdown on what makes Sri Lanka so special! | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

CRICKET, TEA AND CINNAMON: AUSTRALIA GETS THE LOWDOWN ON WHAT MAKES SRI LANKA SO SPECIAL! The Travel Weekly magazine and website in Australia is highlighting a series of major roadshows by Sri Lanka Tourism to engage with travel agents, tour operators and media. The website notes that Sri Lanka is famed world-wide for our world-class hotels, UNESCO World Heritage sites, rich bio-diversity, tropical beaches and adventurous experiences. And it includes seven facts about us that the world is apparently still unaware of, including: we produce nearly all the planet’s cinnamon, we love cricket, and there are lots of tea plantations. Who knew? Click below for more. #SriLanka #TravelWeekly #Australia #Cricket #Tea #Cinnamon
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Cricket, tea and cinnamon: Australia gets the lowdown on what makes Sri Lanka so special!

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Amazing aerial view of Weligama fishing village the latest Sri Lanka post on Gourmet Traveller | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

AMAZING AERIAL VIEW OF WELIGAMA FISHING VILLAGE THE LATEST SRI LANKA POST ON GOURMET TRAVELLER Gourmet Traveller magazine’s latest Sri Lanka post features a visit to Weligama by acclaimed UK photographer Tom Parker, including a terrific aerial shot of this southern fishing village. He writes: “Sri Lanka is a magical place. I first visited in 1999, and moved there to live and work in 2004, a few months before the Boxing Day tsunami. I’ve spent close to three years in the country, and return a couple of times a year. To me it feels like the Garden of Eden.” Click below for more. #SriLanka #Weligama #GourmetTraveller #TomParker
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Amazing aerial view of Weligama fishing village the latest Sri Lanka post on Gourmet Traveller

Gourmet Traveller magazine’s latest Sri Lanka post features a visit to Weligama by acclaimed UK photographer Tom Parker, including a terrific aerial shot of this southern fishing village.

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Sri Lanka, a wildlife wonderland.

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Take me to Sri Lanka, ‘one of the best holidays destinations in the world!’

UK blogger JJ writes that “Sri Lanka is, without a doubt, one of the best holiday destinations in the world. It might sound like a cliché but Sri Lanka really does have something for everyone”.

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Famed palm-tree rope swing puts Sri Lanka beach hotspot on the tourist bucket-list map! | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

FAMED PALM-TREE ROPE SWING PUTS SRI LANKA BEACH HOTSPOT ON THE TOURIST BUCKET-LIST MAP! There’s not many places in the world where a bucket-list must-visit is hanging from a tree—and the palm tree rope swing at Dalawella Beach in Sri Lanka is one of them. Jackson at the Journey Era adventure travel blog writes that “there are plenty of places around the world that have become viral travel hotspots overnight. A few popular Instagrammers or vloggers blow a place up and all of a sudden it becomes a must-do activity while you visit a region. “The palm tree rope swing at Dalawella Beach is a prime example of a social media hotspot. Having said that it’s an awesome spot for a fun afternoon or a sunset and chill place to hang out whether you intend on getting that ‘Instagrammable’ travel shot or not." Click below for more. #SriLanka #PalmTreeSwing #Dalawella #JourneyEra
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Famed palm-tree rope swing puts Sri Lanka beach hotspot on the tourist bucket-list map!

There’s not many places in the world where a bucket-list must-visit is hanging from a tree—and the palm tree rope swing at Dalawella Beach in Sri Lanka is one of them!

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Sun-kissed Unawatuna offers much more than tanning, cocktails and a party beach… | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

SUN-KISSED UNAWATUNA OFFERS MUCH MORE THAN TANNING, COCKTAILS AND A PARTY BEACH… Unawatuna is more than a top Sri Lanka west-coast party beach. As Wanderers and Warriors website points out, “there’s much more than just tanning and cocktails to be found in this sun kissed south Sri Lankan town…” That’s not to say the beach doesn’t count—far from it. For sand, sea and surf lovers, Jungle Beach “has crystal blue waters, and is somewhere you can fully switch off and listen to the sound of the sea.” And Dalawella Beach, famous for its rope swing and low bending palm trees, “is a beautiful strip of sand just down the road from Unawatuna’s main beach. With its picture perfect spots and water that’s perfect for swimming, we highly recommend a stroll along one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka”. Click below for more. #SriLanka #Unawatuna #Beach
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Sun-kissed Unawatuna offers much more than tanning, cocktails and a party beach…

Unawatuna is more than a top Sri Lanka west-coast party beach. As Wanderers and Warriors website points out, “there’s much more than just tanning and cocktails to be found in this sun kissed south Sri Lankan town…"

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Sri Lanka ‘poised for boom in high-end and high-spending yacht and sailing tourism’ | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

SRI LANKA ‘POISED FOR BOOM IN HIGH-END AND HIGH-SPENDING YACHT AND SAILING TOURISM’ Sri Lanka is poised for “a boom in high spending tourists who enjoy yachting and the associated lifestyle”, according to the Colombo-based website NewsIn.Asia. It reports that Negombo boatbuilder Neil Marine is leading the charge towards developing a flourishing yachting ecosystem, including a network of upscale marinas around our island coastline. It cites early efforts to introduce luxury yacht building, maintenance and berthing in Sri Lanka by Belgium Entrepreneur and industrialist Pierre Pringiers. Click below for more. #SriLanka #NewsInAsia #NeilMarine
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Tea and bird-watching amid Sri Lanka’s high-end boutique hotels and top-class restaurants | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

TEA AND BIRD-WATCHING AMID SRI LANKA’S HIGH-END BOUTIQUE HOTELS AND TOP-CLASS RESTAURANTS Tea and bird-watching go together like rice and curry, especially against the backdrop of Sri Lanka’s top-class restaurants and high-end boutique hotels. And says Metro UK: “Where better for a cuppa on this teardrop-shaped Indian Ocean island, formerly known as Ceylon, than in one of the new Teardrop Hotels opening up this year across the central highlands?” Click below for more. #SriLanka #MetroUK #Wildlife #Birdwatching #TeardropHotels
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Colombo’s colonial architectural legacy ‘a respite from cookie-cutter skyscrapers’

Roar Life reports that “Sri Lanka’s colonial history is not only written in books, but also in the country’s cityscapes. Among the many colonial legacies that we inherited, architecture is one to be particularly proud of."

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COLOMBO’S COLONIAL ARCHITECTURAL LEGACY ‘A RESPITE FROM COOKIE-CUTTER SKYSCRAPERS’ Roar Life reports that “Sri Lanka’s colonial history is not only written in books, but also in the country’s cityscapes. Among the many colonial legacies that we inherited, architecture is one to be particularly proud of. “Especially in Colombo, the architecture styles of old are a welcome respite from cookie-cutter, glass-and-steel skyscrapers.” Here the website documents some of Colombo’s best-known and most distinctive buildings, from hotels to churches and museums—and even an old clock tower, once a lighthouse. Click below for more. #SriLanka #RoarLife #Architecture #Colombo
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Colombo International Shopping Festival showcases the best of Sri Lankan retail therapy!

The CISF website notes that “Sri Lanka’s a culture and heritage paves the way for the manufacture of intricate handicrafts that are renowned for their beauty and craftsmanship the world over.

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COLOMBO INTERNATIONAL SHOPPING FESTIVAL SHOWCASES THE BEST OF SRI LANKAN RETAIL THERAPY! The CISF website notes that “Sri Lanka’s a culture and heritage paves the way for the manufacture of intricate handicrafts that are renowned for their beauty and craftsmanship the world over. “These make some of the most sought-after and unique souvenirs for those who visit the island to explore a city full of the finest local and international designer goods. “Sri Lanka is a one-of-a-kind destination that allows visitors the chance to shop to their hearts content while enjoying the beauty and splendor of a tropical island vacation.” #SriLaink #CISF #Shopping
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The Little England Cottages - Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka’s famed Hill Country retreat from the heat, isn’t called Little England for nothing!
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LRB · Elizabeth Marshall Thomas · Eva’s Ribs: Dogs and Scholarship

Dogs—particularly street dogs—are a bit of a thorny issue here in Sri Lanka. Here's a scholarly take on our relationships with these canny canines. Bond or burden? You decide.
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Sri Lanka culture and heritage

Sri Lanka has been shaped by Buddhism. Even today, in our multi-cultural and multi-faith world, it is an essential part of our heritage. Check out our culture and heritage tours here: http://bit.ly/2jcOyzO
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Amazing portraits of Sri Lanka's Vedda tribespeople by acclaimed Lebanese photographer Omar Reda | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

AMAZING PORTRAITS OF SRI LANKA'S VEDDA TRIBESPEOPLE BY ACCLAIMED LEBANESE PHOTOGRAPHER OMAR REDA Amazing pictures of Sri Lanka’s Vedda aboriginal tribespeople have been published on Instagram by acclaimed Lebanese photographer Omar Reda after a recent visit to the island. Lonely Planet reports that Omar travels the world meeting indigenous tribes and learning about their cultures and way of life, “a way to leave behind the bustle and pressures of everyday life, and instead, observe how tribal people connect to the land." Click below for more. #SriLanka #Vedda #LonelyPlanet #OmarReda
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Amazing portraits of Sri Lanka’s Vedda tribespeople by acclaimed Lebanese photographer Omar Reda

Amazing pictures of Sri Lanka’s Vedda aboriginal tribespeople have been published on Instagram by acclaimed Lebanese photographer Omar Reda after a recent visit to the island.

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Sri Lanka’s first performing arts center dedicated to tourists and visitors to open soon

The magic of Sri Lanka’s traditional music, dance and drama will be on show for tourists and visitors at the Sri Dharanee Performance Theatre on the banks of the historic Diyawanna Oya outside the capital Colombo.

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SRI LANKA’S FIRST PERFORMING ARTS CENTER DEDICATED TO TOURISTS AND VISITORS TO OPEN SOON The magic of Sri Lanka’s traditional music, dance and drama will be on show for tourists and visitors at the Sri Dharanee Performance Theatre on the banks of the historic Diyawanna Oya outside the capital Colombo. Lanka Business Online notes that “the state of the art Sri Dharanee Performance Theatre fills a huge vacuum in Sri Lanka’s cultural entertainment sector, where tourists will be treated to high quality performances of traditional Sri Lanka dance forms on a scheduled basis. “Located in a scenic spot ideally suited to the arts, the massive facility has been constructed on the lines of similar attractions in cities such as Bangkok, Singapore, and Tokyo.” Click below for more. #SriLanka #SriDharanee #Dance #Theatre
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Luxurious new ‘eco-chic’ Club Med Ceylon resort ‘will be Sri Lanka’s hidden gem’ | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

LUXURIOUS NEW ‘ECO-CHIC’ CLUB MED CEYLON RESORT ‘WILL BE SRI LANKA’S HIDDEN GEM’ The luxurious new ‘eco-chic’ Club Med Ceylon resort scheduled to open in 2019 will offer “a slice of upscale refinement and active rejuvenation amidst its lush vegetation and sun-kissed beach”. Reports TTG: “With 17 per cent growth in Australians travelling to Sri Lanka, Club Med, the pioneer of the premium all-Inclusive holiday concept, has announced its plans to open Club Med Ceylon, its first resort in the tropical country.” “Positioned as a 4 Trident resort, Club Med Ceylon will offer Australian guests a slice of upscale refinement and active rejuvenation amidst its lush vegetation and sun-kissed beach.” Click below for more. #SriLanka #ClubMed #ClubMedCeylon
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Major Sri Lanka tourism boost from China and India noted by Fitch experts | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

MAJOR SRI LANKA TOURISM BOOST FROM CHINA AND INDIA NOTED BY FITCH EXPERTS Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka will be boosted by growing numbers of Chinese and Indian visitors, according to Fitch rating experts reported in the Daily News. Fitch expects tourist arrivals to reach 3.6 million in 2020. The report notes that “Fitch expects Sri Lanka tourist arrivals to grow by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% over the next four years (2016: 14%), driven primarily by the rapid increase in the inflow from Indian and Chinese markets”. Click below for more. #SriLanka #Tourism #China #India #MICE
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Luxurious new ‘eco-chic’ Club Med Ceylon resort ‘will be Sri Lanka’s hidden gem’

The luxurious new ‘eco-chic’ Club Med Ceylon resort scheduled to open in 2019 will offer “a slice of upscale refinement and active rejuvenation amidst its lush vegetation and sun-kissed beach”.

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Major Sri Lanka tourism boost from China and India noted by Fitch experts

Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka will be boosted by growing numbers of Chinese and Indian visitors, according to Fitch rating experts reported in the Daily News.

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