witness the Warakara waterfall during a nature trek in Ella
Boasting a variety of flora and fauna, Ella is nestled on the banks of Kirindi Oya River, which meanders through Uva Province. Due to its location, Ella is the perfect setting for both a range of adventure activities or as simply a place to be still and reconnect with nature. To reach the region’s […]
cycle through rural villages in Tissamaharama
Our cycling excursion will enable you to reconnect with Mother Nature while witnessing a side of Tissamaharama, often referred to as “Tissa”, many travellers never experience. Starting from the hotel premises, ride along a gravel road passing village houses and buffalos with birds perched on their heads. The peacocks wandering in the paddy fields and […]
indulge in the hight tea experience at Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle
Spend a luxurious afternoon at Lobby Lounge indulging in the revival of a traditional “High Tea” experience. Whether for a special occasion or just for fun, enjoy company and conversation over an exquisite array of meticulously dainty delights and traditional Sri Lankan sweetmeats during afternoon tea all while relaxing with a magnificent view overlooking the […]
Anantara Kalutara Resort now open
In a secluded beachfront setting along Sri Lanka’s southwest coast, yet only an hour away from the excitement of the capital, Anantara Kalutara Resort is a heavenly getaway among Kalutara hotels that offers the best of both worlds – luxurious accommodation and inspirational experiences of the island’s wild nature and rich culture. Relish easy […]
new Milaidhoo Island Maldives is a boutique resort reinventing luxury
Opened last November in Baa Atoll, Milaidhoo Island Maldives Resort is a boutique luxury resort situated in Baa Atoll in the famous UNESCO biosphere reserve close to Hanifaru Bay, just a 30- to 35-minute seaplane ride from the capital city of Malé. Measuring just 300 metres by 180 metres, the beautiful island may be small, […]
Ozen by Atmosphere semi-submarine SUBZEN Excursions in Maldives
Guests at Ozen by Atmosphere in the Maldives, can now explore the resort’s dazzling house reef from the comfort of a semi-submarine called SUBZEN. The semi-submersible vessel takes guests on outings two times each day and once per night to investigate the remarkable waters around Ozen By Atmosphere. The upper body of the vessel […]
understanding traditional Cambodian and Thai greetings
Did you know that Cambodia and Thailand share the same greeting gestures? Called sampeah in Khmer and wai in Thai, the gesture is used to great, welcome, thank or apologise to others and formally done by joining both palms together in front of the body and then bowing. It is usually initiated by a […]
introducing the best of Baba Nyonya cuisine
Baba Nyonya, or Peranakan cuisine, comes from the descendants of Chinese migrants who settled in Malacca and Penang and married native Malaysians during the 15th and 16th centuries. The name of the culinary tradition originated from calling these Chinese men Baba while the Malay women were known as Nyonya. Baba Nonya cuisine is the […]
Diethelm Travel Sri Lanka Green Club Hiking
Every year, the members of Diethelm Travel Sri Lanka Green Club go on excursions to instill a powerful and caring connection with the environment. Diethelm Travel Sri Lanka team recently went on their second Green Excursion for 2016 to the Horton Plains National Park in Nuwara Eliya, followed trekking on the Thotupala Kanda, World’s End […]
TripAdvisor reveals Asia’s most highly-rated museums
Using an algorithm to determine the quality and quantity of reviews received by Asia’s museums over a 12-month period, TripAdvisor found that the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses near Xi’an was the highest ranked. This UNESCO World Heritage site contains life-sized statues of more than 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses and […]