Located a little over 3 hours from Colombo on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, Galle is a charming city known for its fort and old, colonial buildings.
Formerly a trading post of the Portugese, Dutch and English, visitors can admire the architecture of its buildings and stroll along the walls of its fort.
Tourists can also visit several noteworthly museums and churches, as well as be amused by enterprising and talented entertainers.
And, just south of Galle, take advantage of several beach communities offering tropical paradise!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Sri Lanka Travel - Unawatuna
Unawatuna is located just south of Galle and is a small, secluded beach community offering tourists the opportunity to escape to a peaceful, tropical paradise!
It is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy tranquility and a beautiful beach!
Tourists can stay at one of the numerous guest houses on and near the beach and can enjoy food at several beachside restaurants!
It is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy tranquility and a beautiful beach!
Tourists can stay at one of the numerous guest houses on and near the beach and can enjoy food at several beachside restaurants!
Sri Lanka Travel - Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa is a very popular beach destination just a few hours from Colombo on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. Tourists can enjoy days relaxing at the beach and dining on delicious Sri Lankan and western food. Fresh fish is the specialty.
Glass bottom boats offer fantastic views of coral reefs just off shore. For thoses interested in diving, complete diving facilities are available. Be sure to watch the beautiful sunset where a dazzling show of colors lights up the sky!
Glass bottom boats offer fantastic views of coral reefs just off shore. For thoses interested in diving, complete diving facilities are available. Be sure to watch the beautiful sunset where a dazzling show of colors lights up the sky!
Sri Lanka Travel - Bentota
Bentota is a popular tourist destination featuring many luxury hotels, spas and beautiful beaches!
During your stay, take a short journey to Brief Gardens - where you will see a well preserved estate featuring exquisite landscaping and an extensive history!
Also, nearby is the Kande Viharaya which is over 200 years old and well worth a visit!
During your stay, take a short journey to Brief Gardens - where you will see a well preserved estate featuring exquisite landscaping and an extensive history!
Also, nearby is the Kande Viharaya which is over 200 years old and well worth a visit!
Sri Lanka Travel - Mount Lavinia
Mt. Lavinia is just a short distance from Colombo and is the home of the classic Mt. Lavinia Hotel offering elegance and luxury ...
Enjoy a relaxing getaway at the beach or by the pool!
Enjoy a relaxing getaway at the beach or by the pool!
Sri Lanka Travel - Negombo
Negombo is a beautiful beach resort on the western coast of Sri Lanka, just a short drive north of Columbo. As it is also very close to the airport, Negombo is a convenient place to either begin or end your trip to Sri Lanka. You can relax on beautiful beaches, view incredible sunsets and enjoy western and Sri Lankan food. Sea food is very popular and is caught fresh daily by Negombo fishermen.
In earlier times, Negombo was ruled by the Portugese, Dutch, and the British. You can see evidence of the influence of these colonial rulers in many places, such as the beautiful canals built by the Dutch and the churches built by the Portugese. Be sure to take some time and walk, or ride a bike, through Negombo and see all the interesting sites!
In earlier times, Negombo was ruled by the Portugese, Dutch, and the British. You can see evidence of the influence of these colonial rulers in many places, such as the beautiful canals built by the Dutch and the churches built by the Portugese. Be sure to take some time and walk, or ride a bike, through Negombo and see all the interesting sites!
Sri Lanka Travel - Colombo
Columbo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka! Over 2 million people live in this vibrant city. While sometimes busy and hectic, visitors to this city can witness many of Colombo's treasures. The Fort area is the business center of the country and is home to the World Trade Center, as well as other modern buildings. A stroll along Galle Face Green allows a fantastic view of the Indian Ocean, and if timed right, a spectacular sunset. Cinammon Gardens is home to many of the city's most luxurious homes. The Pettah area is a bazaar where one can watch people bargain for just about anything.
There are several interesting museums and beautiful parks to view, as well as numerous noteworthy churches, temples and mosques. Tasty Sri Lankan food can be found throughout the city, with major hotels offering exquisite international cuisine. As in other areas of Sri Lanka, you will find the Sri Lankan people extremely friendly to tourists. Plan on spending at least a few days here to tour the city before or after exploring other areas of Sri Lanka.
If you are looking for a nightclub in Colombo, your best bet is to go to one of the upscale hotels that have their own nightclubs or go to H20 - a popular high-energy club! Most clubs will charge an entrance fee - make sure you know what cover charge there may be before you enter. While you won't have problems at the major hotel clubs or H2O, some other clubs may have outrageous entrance fees which you will not know about until you want to leave.
If you wish to try your luck at gambling, Colombo has several casinos and, if you like to sing, you can visit one of several karaoke clubs.
There are several cinemas in Colombo offering recently released English and other language movies - check daily newspapers for show times.
For up-to-date happenings, read one of the several local publications listing entertainment options which you can pick-up once you arrive in Sri Lanka.
Have fun and enjoy the various forms of entertainment Colombo has to offer you!
There are many places to find bargains in Colombo! Modern shopping malls and specialty stores carry high quality goods at very affordable prices. If you are looking for an even greater bargain, without the surroundings, try your bargaining with the many street vendors and outdoor markets (such as in the Pettah area and across from the Fort Railway Station).
Products that are worth buying in Sri Lanka include world famous Ceylon tea, clothing (many designer clothes are manufactured in Sri Lanka and you can buy them here for a fraction of the cost elsewhere) and jewelry (including the Sri Lankan blue saphire).
Quality is generally assured at the higher end stores, if purchasing at other locations, use your judgment when buying expensive items.
There are several interesting museums and beautiful parks to view, as well as numerous noteworthy churches, temples and mosques. Tasty Sri Lankan food can be found throughout the city, with major hotels offering exquisite international cuisine. As in other areas of Sri Lanka, you will find the Sri Lankan people extremely friendly to tourists. Plan on spending at least a few days here to tour the city before or after exploring other areas of Sri Lanka.
If you are looking for a nightclub in Colombo, your best bet is to go to one of the upscale hotels that have their own nightclubs or go to H20 - a popular high-energy club! Most clubs will charge an entrance fee - make sure you know what cover charge there may be before you enter. While you won't have problems at the major hotel clubs or H2O, some other clubs may have outrageous entrance fees which you will not know about until you want to leave.
If you wish to try your luck at gambling, Colombo has several casinos and, if you like to sing, you can visit one of several karaoke clubs.
There are several cinemas in Colombo offering recently released English and other language movies - check daily newspapers for show times.
For up-to-date happenings, read one of the several local publications listing entertainment options which you can pick-up once you arrive in Sri Lanka.
Have fun and enjoy the various forms of entertainment Colombo has to offer you!
There are many places to find bargains in Colombo! Modern shopping malls and specialty stores carry high quality goods at very affordable prices. If you are looking for an even greater bargain, without the surroundings, try your bargaining with the many street vendors and outdoor markets (such as in the Pettah area and across from the Fort Railway Station).
Products that are worth buying in Sri Lanka include world famous Ceylon tea, clothing (many designer clothes are manufactured in Sri Lanka and you can buy them here for a fraction of the cost elsewhere) and jewelry (including the Sri Lankan blue saphire).
Quality is generally assured at the higher end stores, if purchasing at other locations, use your judgment when buying expensive items.
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