• 31 January 2017
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

  • 30 January 2017
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

  • 23 January 2017
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

  • 18 January 2017
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

  • 17 January 2017
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

  • 16 January 2017
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

  • 09 January 2017
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

  • 05 January 2017
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

  • 03 January 2017
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

  • 02 January 2017
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

  • 02 January 2017
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

  • 02 January 2017
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

  • 27 December 2016
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

  • 20 December 2016
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

  • 19 December 2016
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

  • 19 December 2016
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.

  • 13 December 2016
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

  • 08 December 2016
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

  • 05 December 2016
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

  • 25 November 2016
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.

  • 21 November 2016
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

  • 21 November 2016
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

  • 21 November 2016
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

  • 14 November 2016
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

  • 14 November 2016
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

  • 10 November 2016
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

  • 07 November 2016
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

  • 04 November 2016
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

  • 02 November 2016
That time we visited a snake farm

The farm is situated down the Weligama

  • 01 November 2016
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