Travel
On board Captain Jade
Embraced with golden sunsets and the fresh saline breeze of the Indian Ocean, the Southern Coast has become a haven for tourists as well as locals. Ov
Zinc Journey Sigiriya
A resthouse that has undergone a fabulous refurbishment is the former Sigiriya Resthouse, now known as Zinc Journey Sigiriya. With 74 hotels across 7
Mahendra Iddamalgoda on Checking Out
Retired company secretary Mahendra lives in Blighty. He likes motorcycling, sailing and watching sports. His hobbies are collecting rock eggs, antique
Beach boys and Lankan tourism
Tourism in Sri Lanka has had its ups and downs for the past few years. As in many other parts of the world, here too there is another side to the indu
Mövenpick Hotel Colombo
Introducing five star luxury into the heart of Colombo, the Mövenpick Hotel recently opened its doors to the public. With an aim to invite the execu
Rajitha Mendries on Checking Out
Warm and gregarious, Rajitha is a manager at a technology driven company that provides a wide range of specialist business support services. She likes
Food spots you should check out around the Galle Fort
Once you have satiated your appetite for all things literary and you need some real grub to fill your rumbling tummy, the many eateries dotted around
BIA runway resurfacing project
The much anticipated renovation of the runway at the Bandaranaike International Airport will commence today. The runway has been in use for three deca
Heritance Negombo
Spanning across an eight acre expanse of land is Heritance Negombo, a recent addition to the hospitality industry in Sri Lanka. Earlier known as Brown
The Durutu Perehera
Kick off the new year by absorbing the rich culture and heritage that abounds in Sri Lanka. The Buddhist calendar of Sri Lanka opens with the Durutu P
Inle Lake
As our journey around magical Myanmar comes to end we visit the scenic Inle Lake, an ethereal place that has a captivating beauty which will leave you
Teruni De Silva on Checking Out
The Founder and Managing Director of Club Soirte, Teruni De Silva has her finger firmly set on all what is happening in the beauty industry in Sri Lan
Massimo Mello on Checking Out
A traveller by definition, Massimo has spent the last few years of his life travelling around the world. His journeys have taken him to many farflung
RIU Hotel Ahungalle
RIU Hotels & Resorts is an international hotel chain that has over 105 hotels in 19 countries. In 2016, the international hotel chain launched RIU Hot
Putting Sri Lankan hostels on the global map
The burgeoning hostel industry in Sri Lanka received another welcomeboost when Hangover Hostels Mirissa was included in Hostelworld’s 13 Top Exotic
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions
There is nothing more rewarding that treating oneself to a luxury break, better still if there are lots of massages and wellness treatments thrown in.
Checking Out with Tymeron Huban Carvalho
No fashion show is complete if Colombo’s favourite runway model is not walking the ramp. A familiar face at most of Colombo’s high end fashion sho
Luxury Accommodation Guide launched at World Travel Mart
Amidst much fanfare, the fourth edition of the Luxury Accommodation Guide was launched at the prestigious World Travel Mart in London recently. The br
Ashok Ferrey on Checking Out
Arguably one of Sri Lanka’s finest writers, Ashok Ferrey is set to launch his latest book The Ceaseless Chatter of Demons. Known for his witty and a
Amaya Beach
Offering you the best of the beach, the sand, the sun and of course exquisite dishes hard to resist is Amaya Beach Resorts & Spa in Passikudah.
Asanka de Mel on Checking Out
The founder and business brains behind the LOVI Ceylon sarong brand which is gaining immense popularity amongst the men and women in cosmopolitan Colo
CityRest Fort Reviewed
Tucked away in the heart of Colombo Fort, CityRest Fort is an excellent location of lodging for the budget sensitive traveller. Although it follows th
Maniumpathy Boutique Hotel
Located in the heart of Colombo, Maniumpathy is a heritage home which is beautifully furnished and perfect for those seeking a luxury stay with a home
Travelling Around Mandalay
Considered the second largest city in Myanmar aka Burma, Mandalay is also considered the cultural capital of a country that is steeped in time and his
Fly to Madrid with Air India
Offering great value for money Air India is set to launch a great ticket deal to Madrid. For a mere Rs. 39,300 (T&Cs apply), you can fly from Colombo
Mirissa On Loafer’s Diary
On this episode of Loafer’s Diary we made our way to beautiful Mirissa! It is a haven for surfers and the place to set out to see the magnificent wh
Parris Bambery
Visual artist and photographer, Parris Bambery arrived in Sri Lanka on a private sailing yacht lured to the island by hearing exotic stories from her
Number One Mirissa Reviewed
Number One Mirissa is the only boutique hotel in Mirissa and perhaps the only hotel to boast a view such as theirs. Set on a cliff, the hotel faces th
Spa Oya
The tourism industry has spread its wings to all corners of the island. As such many new concepts are being introduced to boost the hospitality indust