Author: Charmaine Stephen

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Top 6 Sri Lanka jaunts for lovers

Sri Lanka honeymoon ideas for adventurous couples

Sri Lanka is a gem for just about any type of holiday, and if you are looking for a honeymoon destination, look no further. This island is secluded, peaceful and beautiful, ticking all the boxes for a perfect romantic getaway. Keep checking this blog to see the rest of our series, Holidaying on the Island of Love.

We’re kicking things off with some of our favourite Sri Lanka activities for couples seeking to do more than lounge in their room and order room service – although we recommend that too! These off-the-beaten-track experiences guarantee that you’ll be away from the crowds and will reveal the island’s rich history, diverse wildlife, and sensational viewpoints that will take your breath away.…

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Sri Lanka opens third international airport

Sri Lanka opened its third international airport yesterday, paving the way for travellers to fly into the Northern Peninsula of the island.

An ATR 72-600 aircraft carrying the Air India Chairman and Alliance Air CEO amongst other staff and journalists, was welcomed at the Jaffna International Airport (JIA) with a water salute and great enthusiasm for the possibilities ahead.

The JIA was previously known as Palaly Airport and was primarily used as a military airbase and for domestic flights. Further construction is due to take place over two more phases with the next three months focusing on extending the current runway.…

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Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance launches #LoveSriLanka

In the wake of the Easter Sunday outrage, several hoteliers and travel companies have come together to form the Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance, launching its #LoveSriLanka initiative. The Alliance’s main focus is the creation of an enabling online platform & community to promote & support Sri Lanka’s return to the norms of island life, specifically with regard to tourism. The initiative was launched as a response to a pressing need for the tourism and travel sector here and abroad for a single point of information that would assist the sector in responding to the current situation in the most effective way possible.…

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Sri Lanka returns to normality, slowly but surely

The continuous support of our friends worldwide in the travel community have reminded us that despite the tragic events of Easter Sunday, Sri Lanka remains an island that many are anxious to return to as soon as possible.

This blog post will be updated frequently, and is intended to keep everyone – including the clients, both current and prospective, of our chief sponsor Red Dot Tours updates on the latest situation here on the island.

Tuesday, 28th May 2019

Positivity continues as Gemany and Switzerland have both followed suit today, to relax travel restrictions to Sri Lanka. The update issued requests travellers to be cautious and vigilant.…

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