new Avani+ brand launches in Laos
Minor Hotels Group has launched a new upscale brand extension of its existing Avani Hotels and Resorts brand called Avani+ with its first property in Luang Prabang, Laos. Avani+ Luang Prabang is located in the city centre, close to the Mekong River, and features 53 rooms with either a balcony or terrace, French colonial-inspired interiors, […]
gain a touch of enlightenment
Travel through Horathapola, Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Habarana, Kandy and Colombo on an 8-day journey discovering the history and significance of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Starting with arrival in Horathapola, guests are then taken to the ancient city of Anuradhapura to visit the Arankele Jungle Hermitage and Hasthikuchchi Temple, one of the region’s earliest Buddhist temples. Proceed […]
hike through history in Guilin
Starting in Guilin, this 5-day experience takes travellers trekking through some of China’s most historic towns and mesmerising landscapes including Yangshuo, the most beautiful town along the Li River built in 590 during the Sui Dynasty, and the famous terraced rice fields of Longsheng. Through a combination of trekking, cycling and driving, travellers travel through […]
discover northern Thailand off-the-beaten-track
The infamous Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Burma and Laos meet, was once known for being a major opium producing region, but now travellers can appreciate it for its stunning mountain scenery and various hill tribe peoples. During the 5-day Northern Thailand Off the Beaten Track experience, guests travel over land from the […]
embankment road to offer new southern route for Vientiane
A road stretching 26 kilometres along the Mekong River in southern Vientiane, which also serves as an embankment, will soon be paved and ready for commercial traffic. The embankment protects the city against flooding while offering a new route for traffic to travel through southern Vientiane. This new road will ease traffic on Kaysone Phomvihane […]
Lam Vong Dance to be nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Status
Laos is preparing to nominate its famous traditional Lam Vong dance, where both females and males dance in a circle incorporating graceful hand movements, for UNESCO World Heritage status. On 9 March, a meeting led by the Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism allowed representatives from relevant sectors to deliberate the possibility of nominating this quintessential […]
new luxury train between Kandy and Ella announced
A new luxury train will travel between Ella and Kandy Railway Stations with service on Saturdays and Sundays. Comfortable, air-conditioned trains will depart Kandy at 7:00 hours arriving in Ella ay 13:00 hours. Trains No: 1033 and 1034 between Kandy and Colombo Fort on Saturdays and Sundays have been cancelled. Tickets can be reserved via […]
fly from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya in 25 minutes
Cinnamon Air, the premier domestic airline in Sri Lanka, has reintroduced daily flights between Colombo and Nuwara Eliya during the month of April. From 7 – 11 April, Cinnamon Air will be operating a daily scheduled flight from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya, departing Colombo City (Waters Edge) water aerodrome at 10:30 hours and arriving at […]
Lotus Tower Colombo opening announced
The much anticipated opening of the Lotus Tower (also known as Nelum Kuluna) is scheduled for May/June 2018, adding another icon to the island nation of Sri Lanka. Over 96% of construction has now been completed on the tower which will offer facilities to enhance the digital infrastructure of Sri Lanka and is also set […]
Scoot to fly Singapore-Berlin direct starting in June
Singapore Airlines’ low-cost, long-haul carrier Scoot will launch direct flights from Singapore to Berlin, Germany, starting 20 June 2018. This route will be flown every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, departing from Singapore at 00:20 hours and arriving in Berlin at 7:25 hours. Flights from Berlin to Singapore will also be operated on the same days, […]