• 18 July 2018
Shangri-la Hambantota Resort and Spa

In days of yore, Hambantota was a place where people passed through to explore Yala and Kataragama. However, with a change in tide and fortunes, the l

  • 28 May 2018
Ani Villas - Dickwella An ultra-luxury private resort

As I stood bewitched by the azure hue of the ocean, stuck in a reverie, I couldn’t help but marvel at the wonders of nature that our paradise island

  • 27 April 2018
WTF - Mumbai Mumbles

Standards were kept high from the time I landed at the Mumbai airport – from the pick-up to the traditional welcome at the warm ITC Grand Central. I

  • 19 December 2017
Maniumpathy

Ensconced behind a high parapet wall with lush foliage and a beautifully landscaped garden the Maniumpathy Boutique hotel is an oasis of calm in the h

  • 02 November 2017
Exploring Wellawaya with Jetwing Kaduruketha

On an extremely early Saturday morning, a bunch of us loaded a bus to venture off to Jetwing Kaduruketha in Wellawaya.

  • 02 November 2017
Travel to the Back of Beyond

Travel as we know it has changed. The contemporary holidaymaker travels with a strong sense of purpose. He wants his travel experience to leave him tr

  • 31 October 2017
A Letter from The Marina

This letter to you is about our trip to The Marina.

  • 10 July 2017
Jetwing Lake

Set amidst a scenic backdrop of a verdant jungle, a soaring mountain and the Siyambalawewa lake which reflects nature in all its glory is the Jetwing

  • 04 July 2017
Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara

Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara is a property owned and managed under the Heritance brand of the Aitken Spence Group in Beruwala. The property is a mod

  • 28 June 2017
The Yuppie Review: Cantaloupe Levels

Cantaloupe Levels is a luxury boutique property owned and managed by the Cantaloupe Group in Rumassala, off the Southern coast of the island. True to

  • 21 June 2017
Street Food in Phuket

Phuket is an island off Thailand with some beautiful beaches and culture to match. A prime tourist destination, the island serves up some of the fines

  • 19 June 2017
Tastes Of Penang

Rich in history, culture and scenic landscapes, Malaysia is the ideal travel destination. Each place is unique and has something special to offer. How

  • 13 June 2017
The Yuppie Review: Bangkok

The city of Bangkok is a truly abundant travel experience, scoping attractions from the most unique entertainment to luxurious urban living and deligh

  • 09 June 2017
Introducing The Touch Down By O!

Touch Down By O! located in the heart of Kandy is definitely creating a buzz and attracting a lot of people locals and tourists alike. It definitely s

  • 05 June 2017
Georgetown

Vibrant, colourful and multicultural, Georgetown - the capital of Penang Island in Malaysia is one of the best places to visit to enjoy a dose of cult

  • 22 May 2017
Santani Wellness Resort and Spa bags three global accolades

It is not everyday that a wellness resort and spa in Sri Lanka can boast about winning three global accolades, however kudos to Santani, Sri Lanka’s

  • 10 May 2017
Seerock: The King’s Domain

Surrounded by jungle and in the shadow of an ancient and historic rock fortress, Seerock is a luxury boutique hotel that recently opened its gates to

  • 09 May 2017
A Trip To Little England

A drive towards the hill country through acres of eucalyptus trees, tea-clad mountain ranges and breathtaking waterfalls is a soothing experience for

  • 08 May 2017
Coachella - California’s Largest Music Festival

During the last few weeks, Instagram and Facebook were flooded with images of Coachella. Wondering what Coachella is all about? Here is a brief on one

  • 03 May 2017
Shangri-La Resort Hambantota launches ’The Table by Golden Circle’

Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa framed by swaying coconut trees, overlooking the pristine southern coast of our beautiful Sri Lanka which spans

  • 24 April 2017
Is Sri Lanka fast becoming a perverts’ paradise?

Sexual harassment in any form is unacceptable. Unfortunately in Sri Lanka sexual harassment is on the increase. Locals and tourists alike more often t

  • 10 April 2017
On board the Opal

Perched up front on the nets at the fore of the deck, chilled glass of fresh juice in hand, the gentle breeze caressing our faces offering respite fro

  • 05 April 2017
Delft Island

An hour’s ferry ride from the Kurikadduwan Jetty on the Pungudithivu Island will bring you to a forgotten island similar to Nagadeepa. Neduntheevu,

  • 27 March 2017
The Samadhi Centre

Almost an hour’s drive away to the northeast of Kandy, lies the Samadhi Centre. Surrounded by lush vegetation and a scenic landscape, the Samadhi Ce

  • 24 March 2017
Kandy: The city of pomp and pageantry

Tucked away in the Central Highlands is the city of Kandy, embraced by hill-country breezes, busy streets, colonial buildings and its rich religious a

  • 14 March 2017
The Kandyan Manor

Situated within a few kilometres from the Kandy town and a few metres down the Katugastota-Yatiwawala Road is The Kandyan Manor, a scenic hideaway, se

  • 27 February 2017
Qwest Destinations introduces Jungfraujoch

The highlight of any Swiss holiday is a train ride to Jungfraujoch, billed as the Top of Europe as it is the highest train station in Europe at 3454 m

  • 24 February 2017
Yalpanam: A land that whispers its culture

In this episode of Loafer’s Diary we explored the traditional Hindu lifestyles, cuisine and places of attraction in the Jaffna District. We took the

  • 21 February 2017
The Margosa

A sunny climate, rough terrains, acres of bare land, lakes and the majestic blue sea make up the greater part of the city of Jaffna. Although it once

  • 14 February 2017
Stone Town

The name Zanzibar conjures a vision of exoticism, mystique and intrigue. A trading port, the Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar lies 22 nautical miles