Words of Serendipity - Sri Lanka

19/04/2024

This isn't a big problem in Sri Lanka. There are a few would-be scammers in Colombo, but this is rare elsewhere.

Good to see the government is serious about it. https://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking-news/Tough-action-against-those-inconveniencing-foreign-visitors-Diana-Gamage/108-280882

Strict measures will be taken against anyone causing inconvenience to foreigners visiting the country. She expressed concern over a group of individuals engaging in such indecent behavior, labeling them as disgraceful, Tourism State Minister Diana Gamage said. ..

14/04/2024

Happy New Year to all our past and future guests here at Serendipity!

Here’s a nice view of our pool and the dining table prepared for neighbours and other visitors this afternoon.

If you’re celebrating, we wish you a wonderful day and a happy and successful year ahead! 😊

03/04/2024

Time Out names Sri Lanka as top destination for solo female travel in 2024.

Sri Lanka has claimed the coveted title of the number one destination for solo female travelers in 2024, according to Timeout.com ..

28/03/2024

Chaos with the new online train booking system in Sri lanka due to travel guide ticket touts. https://themorning.lk/articles/6EVL7sip0Lk0b3JW1moW

The recently introduced system for the online reservation of train seats has made it almost impossible for ordinary passengers to make reservations, and certain individuals, particularly tourist service providers, have turned it into a racket, The Daily Morning learns.

13/02/2024

Thinking of paying a visit to Sri Lanka? The weather is looking to be set fair for the rest of the high season and until Sri Lankan New Year.

There's no better time to come! 😊

Dry weather to prevail in Sri Lanka till mid-April: official-

19/01/2024

Sri Lanka government plans overhaul of visa systems to encourage foreign investment and tourism.

The Immigration and Emigration Department has initiated a comprehensive overhaul of its visa system to boost foreign investment, attract digital nomads and simplify travel. ..

07/01/2024

For diverse experiences and great prices, Sri Lanka is the place!

Sri Lanka has secured its place among the 13 affordable vacation destinations globally in a recent compilation by Fox News. The list highlights budget-friendly options and positions Sri Lanka as an ideal location for travellers seeking scenic hikes and diverse experiences. Describing the country, th...

15/10/2023

After 40 years, a ferry service finally reopens between northern Sri Lanka and southern India.

Nearly four decades after India and Sri Lanka stopped a passenger ferry service, a high-speed passenger ferry service was launched on Saturday (14 Oct

12/10/2023

Will Sri Lanka still have a President by this time next year?

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13/07/2023

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11/07/2023

Tourists numbers to going up and a substantial increase in number of flights. Hopefully good news for competitive prices!

Foreign airlines are rapidly increasing frequencies to Sri Lanka and airlines which pulled out during a Coronavirus pandemic and a currency crisis are coming back to the island, Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said.

23/04/2023

A new way to get to beauiful

Air Seychelles will offer twice weekly flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka, commencing in June, the airline said on Tuesday. The inaugural flight will depart the main island of Mahe on June 20 at 10.

13/04/2023

Suba aluth auruddhak wewaa!

Wishing a very Happy New Year to all our Sri Lankan friends! 🙏

06/04/2023

The place to be in '23!

Sri Lanka is among 23 best places to travel around the World in 2023, according to the Forbes. ..

03/04/2023

One of Sri Lanka’s must-see tourist spots!

28/02/2023

Another accolade for Sri Lanka!

Sri Lanka continues to bask in the global spotlight for its unique tourism offerings in 2023 and this time it is for the top next wildlife safari experiences outside of Africa. ..

19/01/2023

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The exchange rate at the moment is really great for most travellers, too!

Perfect beaches, countless leopards and world-famous tea; what to see and do in Sri Lanka

13/01/2023

It's not only the USA where former Presidents are having trouble with the courts.

In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court (SC), which held that former President and Defence Minister and incumbent Opposition MP Maithripala Sirisena,

03/01/2023

It's great that former UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, showed some confidence in the current stability of Sri Lanka by spending Christmas and New Year in the country.

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron held talks with President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo. They discussed the state of the economy and other issues. Cameron, who is on a private visit to Sri Lanka, met President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat. The President

23/12/2022

So what are you waiting for...? 🌞🌴😎

Mary Wales spent two weeks touring Sri Lanka and found that 'seldom has so little money been spent by so few to gain so much luxury as Sri Lanka now offers'.

05/12/2022

A new mobile app for tourist assistance and safety is to be introduced in Sri Lanka - hopefully in January.

Minister of Tourism and Lands Harin Fernando said that a new mobile application (App) will be introduced for the safety of tourists coming to Sri Lanka while promoting the tourism industry

04/12/2022

Sri Lankan President to give prioity to ethnic reconciliation and anti-corruption policies, finally fulfilling long-time promises.

Tamil National Alliance makes strong demands, but Ranil seeks solution lesser than the federal system Cabinet to be expanded after Budget vote, Govt. continues moves to rope in senior SJB members SJB works out its own anti-corruption efforts, but Govt. also submits strongly worded bill to AG   By O...

02/12/2022

Great news for the start of the high season, as tourist areas are exempted from the current evening power cut regime. No power cuts to be invoked during Christmas and New Year periods, either.

Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera says that the Southern and Ella tourism zones will be exempted from the 1 hour 20 minutes night-time power cuts with effect from December 01

02/12/2022

Sri Lanka aims high with tourism targets for 2023/24.

Sri Lanka Tourism yesterday outlined key strategies to double the arrivals to 1.5 million and to generate an income of over $ 5 billion highlighting the sector as a major economic driver. “We have set an ambitious arrival target of 1.5 million tourists for next year and a 3 million arrivals target...

17/10/2022

Great news for the Sri Lankan tourist industry - including the accolade of having the best pool in the world at Cape Weligama!

Traveller Australia, the travel section of the two top Australia newspapers; Sydney Morning Herald and the Melbourne Age, included three Sri Lankan hotels in its annual roundup ’’The best of the best: World’s top hotels’’ ..

12/10/2022

Some useful tips from Lonely Planet on a selection of road trips you might like to take in Sri Lanka. Whether you're looking for beaches and watersports, animals and nature or sites of historical interest, the Teardrop Island has something for you.

For beaches, temples, national parks and more.

18/09/2022

We wish to pay our deepest respects to the late Queen, Her Majesty Elizabeth II, on this very sad day for the UK and the Commonwealth of Nations.

15/09/2022

The new Lotus tower opens in Colombo today - South East Asia's tallest self-supported structure. It's Rs500 or Rs2000 entry for locals, or US$20 for foreigners. But you get to queue jump for that price!

Sri Lanka’s Lotus Tower, dubbed South Asia’s tallest structure, will commence operations today as it will be officially opened to the public

24/08/2022

Sri Lanka finally makes progress towards equality on rights of the LGBT community.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna MP Premnath C. Dolawaththa is set to present a private members bill to parliament in order to amend legal provisions within the country’s penal code which criminalise same-sex sexual activity. ..

18/06/2022

So Sri Lanka....