Centara Hotels and Resorts, a leading Thai hotel chain is to open two 4-star properties in Sri Lanka. The 126 room Centara Pasikudah Resort and Spa, and the 166 room Centara Ceysands Resort in Bentota are set to be completed for high season this year. Pasikudah has one of the most exotic beaches on Sri… Read More »
The Sri Lanka Travel Blog has been struck by an enthralling piece about whale watching in Sri Lanka that we have spotted on the Lanka Business report Website. Whale watching was first mooted back in the 1980s when according to the report whales began to enter Trinco harbour, one of the great natural harbours of… Read More »
Sri Lanka has just completed the first nationwide survey of its elephant population, aimed at better protecting the animals and their habitat. Thousands of volunteers counted the elephants from watchtowers at 1,500 watering holes and ancient irrigation lakes. Elephants are classified age and sex, and more knowledge is sought on their movements and distribution. This… Read More »
Sri Lanka’s five-wicket victory against New Zealand in the World Cup semi-final at the Premadasa Stadium took them into the final for only the second time, reviving hopes that they can emulate the thrilling victory in 1996 that confirmed their breakthrough as a top cricketing nation. The game attracted some of cricket’s leading photographers, including… Read More »
I spent a relaxing three days in Kahandamodara recently at Back of Beyond. As the name suggests, this is truly back of beyond with nothing but fresh air, birds and wilderness. To me, an essential stress reliever that I yearn for time and again. Laid out on 14 acres of wilderness that borders an estuary… Read More »
Harmony With Nature by Maithree has been selected as the winner of Red Dot’s 2010 photo competition. The winner was chosen by the award-winning photographer Gareth Copley on a break from covering England’s cricket tour of Australia. The winning picture can be seen here can be seen here. Please can Maithree contact [email protected] with proof… Read More »
After much discussion we can now announce the shortlist in our inaugural 2010 Red Dot photo competition. It was not a massive entry, but interest began to stir as the year reached its end and the lucky winner has the chance of a free flight to Sri Lanka. If the free flight is unsuitable, we… Read More »
Expat Living in Singapore says some lovely things about Sri Lanka – and about Red Dot Tours – in its current edition. Expat Living focuses on what is happening for expatriates in Singapore, including travel, shopping and entertainment. We are not about to quibble about its exceedingly good taste! “Discouraged by the unrest of the… Read More »
A report by Post Office Travel Money has concluded that Sri Lanka holidays offer the best value for UK travellers out of all long-haul destinations. Thailand holidays have often been praised for offering the best value, but in the latest Post office survey Thailand has nose-dived to sixth place as Sri Lanka has headed the… Read More »
Tripadviser’s Sri Lanka forum is never short of interest. Some of the advice provided on the forum is excellent, other opinions offered we heartily disagree with. What is certain is that the Red Dot Travel Blog always keeps a close eye on the latest trends. Tripadviser, by and large, has been good for the travel… Read More »
