Once known as Ceylon, this mostly Buddhist island country in the Indian Ocean has had its share of strife but also charms visitors lovely scenery, historic places, seductive beaches, tasty eats, and  friendly people.


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Pure bliss at 5 of Sri Lanka´s top luxury hotels and resorts

Resplendent Ceylon   After a period of turmoil, this beautiful island nation in the Indian Ocean south of India is back - and so is tourism, which offers visitors an appealing menu of breathtaking island of beaches, rainforests, mountains, exquisitely spiced cuisine, historic sites, ecotourism oases, and friendly locals. There´s a wide range of accommodation to choose from, including a good number  of luxury resorts spread out across the island´s diverse landscapes. Whether you’re drawn to…

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Stupendous Sri Lanka and 7 of its top destinations

Adam Smigielski In good part because of its long civil war (from 1983 to 2009), this mostly Buddhist island nation of 22 million, located in the Indian Ocean to the southeast of India, is afflicted by overtourism yet is now attracting increasing numbers of visitors thanks to an amazing trove of sights and experiences, from coconut-palm-fringed beaches (some of which are great for surfing!); lush tea plantations; exciting wildlife-spotting safaris; a delectable cuisine; and friendly locals not…

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A great video summing up the allures of Sri Lanka

A couple of years ago, Indian travel platform Tripoto put together a cool vid putting together an overview of their country's large island neighbor to the south - and it sure paints a pretty picture of its cities, towns, eco treasures, anicent ruins, beaches, and more. SL was never in my top ten of wanna-visits, but seeing this made me reconsider, for sure!}  

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Sri Lanka's beaches are the best in the Indian Ocean

This island country south of India is a year-round destination which is home to stunning yet affordable beach resorts, and among other things offering fabulous sandy beaches and some of the most exciting surf in the Indian Ocean. These beaches range from buzzing to deserted, sprinkled with fishing villages and coconut groves or backed by national parks. Some are good for swimming, others best for surfing or diving. There are turtle nesting grounds and coral reefs with multi-coloured fish. Once…

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