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1. China Bay - The ravishing eastern coast of Sri Lanka February 10, 2012 Found about 257 kilometres away from Colombo, Sri Lanka’s commercial capital, Trincomalee and its surroundings have their own attractions for a traveler to this area. Favoured by sunny days most year through, and the heat is somewhat offset by the sea breeze, Trincomalee has its spectacular beaches as well as some special heritage sites to be visited. Nilaweli beach is considered one of the most ravishing beaches in the island, with its sparkling blue waters and pristine white sandy shores being second to none, while the water is so crystal clear that it almost reveals its sandy bottom and is ... (read more) Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

2. Experience the coastal charms of tourism in Negombo February 10, 2012 Located in close proximity to the International Airport in Katunayaka, Sri Lanka and around 37 kms away from the commercial capital Colombo, Negombo is a popular tourist destination in the country. This coastal area is an ideal place to visit for those who do not have much time to spend in the country and who are in the island for a short visit or on transit. Lack of time however, is no excuse to explore the cultural heritage and golden sandy beaches in this paradise isle since many of these attractions are conveniently located within easy reach of each other. Negombo with its wonderful beach... (read more) Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

3. Experience the untouched splendour of nature at Negombo Beach February 09, 2012 Negombo is a port city located approximately 37 kms North of Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. The township is a well known fishing village due to the lagoon and it is also a hotspot for cultural tourism and offers plenty of opportunities for sightseeing and water sports. However, for any visitor to the country even if it is just for a quick visit, the Negombo beach is the best place to go to savour the country’s laidback coastal vibe and enjoy some mouth watering sea food dishes. This is possible because the country’s international airport at Katunayaka is located very close to t... (read more) Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

4. A small island with big surprises welcome to the island of Srilanka February 08, 2012 Srilanka floats on the Indian Ocean separated from India by Park Strait. The inland county is painted perfectly by the almighty. The poster places of Srilanka are worth visiting at least once in a life span. The Srilanka Package tour starts when we reach Colombo, the capital city of Srilanka. Colombo is the blend of both old and new substances. Colombo Tours includes visit to the National Museums and the Forts which tell us the ancient tales of what Srilanka was. The modern touch of technologies has turned Colombo into a trade and commerce center. Colombo has many tourist attractions, Ga... (read more) Author: vimlesh kumar

5. Outsourcing SEO a Necessary Evil? Not When you Outsource SEO to the Philippines February 08, 2012 Search engine optimization is often a definitely pricey element of internet promotion. If company owners do decide to lease a person who will do SEO on their behalf, they'd have to go through the difficulty of setting up a business office plus a computer for that person. This might cost a lot and, with the condition of the financial system, it isn't an incredibly wise course of action. That's why some business people have decided on to outsource SEO and outsource link building to other countries in its place. Both well-known companies with substantial finances and small ones who're in the... (read more) Author: Giulia Colombo

6. Top Charms That Make Airline Tickets to Colombo Disappear Fast February 06, 2012 Colombo, Sri Lanka’s largest city, bustles with utmost exuberance! The city bewitches its visitors with unsurpassed nature’s bounty consorting with devout spirituality, entrancing ambience, eclectic elegance and overwhelming charms. Being a dazzling cultural potpourri, the city offers a unique gastronomic adventure with a delectable range of multi-ethnic culinary delights. Colombo leaves its visitors flabbergasted in terms of sightseeing gems that completely take over the senses! Be it remarkable wildlife, grand colonial remnants, enriching museums, shopping precincts or tranquil temples,... (read more) Author: samwalker smith

7. SriLankan Airlines January 27, 2012 SriLankan Airlines SriLankan Airlines, the National Airline of Sri Lanka, is an award winning carrier with a firm reputation as a global leader in service, comfort, safety, reliability, and punctuality. Launched in 1979, SriLankan is currently expanding and further diversifying its wide range of products and services in order to drive the country's ongoing boom in tourism and economic development. The airline's hub is located at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, providing convenient connections to its global route network of 60 destinations in 33 countries in Europe, the Middle... (read more) Author: Anil Kumar

8. New Delhi to Colombo Flights January 27, 2012 New Delhi to Colombo Flights Colombo is the capital city of Sri Lanka. Colombo is one of the nearest tourist destinations for Indians. Colombo serves as strategic seaport and has always grabbed the attention of travellers. Colombo is a beautiful city with architectural marvels and has many sightseeing places. When you stay in Colombo, you will definitely like to go to “The Fort” which was originally was a fort for Portuguese and Dutch but presently is the commercial centre of the city. Next you can have peaceful picnic at Galle Face Green-largest open space in Colombo. After the rest at th... (read more) Author: Anil Kumar

9. Colombo to Chennai Flights January 26, 2012 Located in South Asia, Colombo is the capital city and commercial hub of Sri Lanka. Many Indian tourists flock to Colombo owing to less distance between the two countries. From old times, Colombo has attracted travellers from far and wide. Colombo has many historical buildings, large parks, religious places, beaches which make it a complete holiday location. When you arrive in Colombo, you will not run out of things to do. You can look at old relics at the National Museum. You can also pay a visit to the Delhiwala zoo where you can look at more than 500 aquatic species in the massive aquarium... (read more) Author: Anil Kumar

10. Wind Surfing in Negombo - Playing with the strong winds blowing from the lagoon of Negombo January 23, 2012 Located in a Lagoon on the western coastal belt of Sri Lanka, Negombo is an ideal location for a multitude of water sports. The town though quite small with an area of nearly 6,000 hectares is only a mere 30 kilometers away from Colombo and is also quite close to the Katunayaka International air port. When it comes to water sports and activities, Negombo knows and can provide a versatile range of activities from kite surfing to water skiing, diving and even more placid hobbies such as fishing. The physical attributes of Negombo makes it ideal for wind surfing. This is a water sport that... (read more) Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

11. Historical Mansion Museum - Sri Lanka's Largest Private Museum January 23, 2012 Sri Lanka is an island paradise, famous for its lush tropical forests, exotic wildlife and gorgeous beaches. It is a land of rich culture and history, and the country is currently facing a period of rapid growth and development. In contrast to the hustle and bustle of the commercial capital Colombo, there are many parts of the country where old world charm reign and where world weary travellers can sit back and enjoy a simpler way of life. Galle is a very popular coastal retreat in the island and lies around 119 kilometres from Colombo. Galle, which is also the capital of the southern di... (read more) Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

12. Shopping in Kalutara - Traditional Sri Lankan Products January 19, 2012 If you are looking for a quiet weekend getaway that offers unspoilt beaches and breathtaking scenery, Kalutara is an ideal destination. Popular among locals and tourists alike, this little coastal town has an array of relaxing facilities, including offering some of the finest Ayurvedic massage experiences, making it a perfect place to rejuvenate after a hectic week in the bustling city of Colombo. Located only 40 kms from Colombo, this picturesque town houses the sacred Gangatilaka Vihara, a Buddhist monument that attracts hundreds of devout worshippers right round the year. One of the few B... (read more) Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

13. The enchanting mysteries of Munneswaram Temple January 18, 2012 Located 80 kilometres north of Colombo in the district of Puttalam, the Munneswaram Temple is a leading religious site among the Hindu temple complexes of Sri Lanka. It is said to have been in existence since the 1000 CE and is one of the five ancient temples or Ishwarams of the region dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Shiva. The massive religious complex comprises of five Hindu temples and one Buddhist shrine. The central and the chief temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and is considered the primary attraction of the site. The opulent structure is also the largest of the six temples. There are ... (read more) Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

14. Marawila City - The small town on the north western coastal stretch.... January 17, 2012 Journeying down the western coastal stretch, one comes upon the city of Marawila, a place not totally a city like Colombo. With a temperature hovering around 25 to 30 Celsius and a continuous wind blowing from the coastal edge, the city is mostly sunny and great for holidays. While the city centre is quite a bustling area, towards the costal stretch there is a much more peaceful ambience that is nicely mingled with the joyous voices and laugher emitting from the hotel interiors or their verandas and outdoor restaurants. Marawila town is quite small with few roads and lies alongside the A3 r... (read more) Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

15. Have a Wild Adventure Working with Animals at Sri Lanka's Premier Zoo January 12, 2012 Looking for an enriching way to spend your holidays or year off after college? Then look no further than the amazing opportunities available to globetrotters from Sri Lanka’s premier zoo facility, the Colombo Zoo. Especially created with animal loving, sensitive travellers in mind this volunteer programme offers tourists the unique opportunity of living and working with animals in the paradise island of Sri Lanka for a period of their choosing. Available to anyone above 17 years of age and below 70 years, this groundbreaking initiative to involve travelling communities with the diverse wildl... (read more) Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

16. Uncover Sri Lanka's Southern Wetlands on a River Safari down Madu Ganga January 12, 2012 Renowned as the island’s second biggest wetland Madu Ganga (River) is a breathtaking body of water in Balapitiya which contains one of the last remaining pristine mangrove enclaves in the country. Conveniently located within 80km of bustling Colombo this ecologically significant wetland area littered with 36 captivating islets is a venue that is frequented by nature lovers and biologists alike. River safaris are the most popular method of exploring the Madu Ganga ecological enclosure which is home to a rich biological and natural heritage. Sprawled across an expansive region of about 915 hec... (read more) Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

17. Reach Dhaka In 2 Hrs 40 Minutes From Delhi January 11, 2012 Dhaka City is the capital of Bangladesh and it is the 9th largest city in Asia, once it was the provincial capital and the centre of worldwide muslim trade and it was the second biggest city of undivided Bengal, and became the capital of East Pakistan, during partition in 1947 as India and Pakistan. Later, when Bangladesh was formed in 1971, Dhaka became its capital. New Delhi is the Capital City of India and all airlines, both domestic and international, operate flight services from its Indira Gandhi International Airport to various parts of the World. There are about 20 flight c... (read more) Author: Rock Rodney

18. People Fly From Colombo To Mumbai Mostly On Business Purposes January 11, 2012 Colombo is the Capital city of Srilanka, which is rich with tea plantations and spices traded throughout the world. Mumbai to Colombo flights land in its Bandaranayke International Airport. Mumbai is the Capital City of Maharashtra State of India and most of the airlines operate flight services from its Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to various parts of the World and there are Colombo to Mumbai flights every day. Commercial travelers often commute between these two countries, primarily for trading of agricultural products and spices. There are about 24 flight connections... (read more) Author: Rock Rodney

19. Bandaranayake And Indira Gandhi Airports Are Named After The Prime Ministers Of Respective Countrie January 11, 2012 Colombo, the Capital city of Srilanka, a neighbouring country, is rich with tea plantations and spices traded throughout the world and New Delhi to Colombo flights land in its Bandaranayake International Airport. New Delhi is the Capital City of India and all airlines, both domestic and international, operate their flight services from its Indira Gandhi International Airport to various parts of the World. This being the country’s capital, not only for the diplomatic relations with other countries, more on the activities of commerce and business, people travel to Srilanka, which is one of... (read more) Author: Rock Rodney

20. Fly Science City To Spice City And Enjoy Your Holiday Too! January 11, 2012 Bangalore , the Garden city of India, is also bustling with commerce being one of India’s IT hub, and it is a place where the Indian Headquarters of many multinationals function requiring frequent travel to neighbouring countries . The calling of this destination is now resumed to its original name Bengaluru. Colombo is the Capital city of Srilanka, a neighbouring country, and is rich with tea plantations and spices traded throughout the world. Bangalore to Colombo flights land in its Bandaranayke International Airport. Mostly travelers go from Bangalore to Colombo also to acquire t... (read more) Author: Rock Rodney

21. Mumbai and colombo are well connected for commercial activities. January 11, 2012 Mumbai is the Capital City of Maharashtra State of India and most of the airlines operate flight services from its Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport to various parts of the World and there are Mumbai to Colombo flights every day. Commercial travelers often commute between these two countries, primarily for procurement of agricultural products and spices. Colombo is the Capital city of Srilanka, a neighbouring country, which is rich with tea plantations and spices traded throughout the world. Mumbai to Colombo flights land in its Bandaranayake International Airport. There ar... (read more) Author: Rock Rodney

22. People Travel From Delhi To Colombo On Diplomatic Relations Too January 10, 2012 New Delhi ,the Capital City of India and all airlines, both domestic and international, operates its flight services from its Indira Gandhi International Airport to various parts of the World. This being the country’s capital, not only for the diplomatic relations with other countries, more on the activities of commerce and business, people travel to Srilanka, which is one of the SAARC countries. Colombo, the Capital city of Srilanka, a neighbouring country,is rich with tea plantations and spices traded throughout the world and New Delhi to Colombo flights land in its Bandaranayake Inte... (read more) Author: Rock Rodney

23. Chennai Is One Of The Nearest Airports For Travel From Srilanka To India January 10, 2012 Colombo is the Capital city of Srilanka, a neighboring country, is rich with tea plantations and spices traded throughout the world. Chennai to Colombo flights land in its Bandaranaike International Airport. Chennai is the State Capital of Tamilnadu of India and the international flight services are functioning from its Anna International Airport. The air traffic in Colombo to Chennai flights is populated mostly by tourists and traders travelling on business or holidaying purposes. Student population from Srilanka too travel to India by Colombo to Chennai flights for their educatio... (read more) Author: Rock Rodney

24. Fly Srilanka The Spices Rich Land Of The World From Chennai January 10, 2012 Chennai is the Capital City of Tamilnadu State of India and the international flight services are functioning from its Anna International Airport at Meenambakkam. Colombo is the Capital city of Srilanka, a neighbouring country, is rich with tea plantations and spices traded throughout the world. Chennai to Colombo flights land in its Bandaranayake International Airport. The air traffic in Columbo to Chennai flights is populated mostly by tourists and traders travelling on business or holidaying purposes. Colombo’s Bandaranayake International Airport is the nearest point for tea pl... (read more) Author: Rock Rodney

25. The Srilankan Capital City Is A Place Of Heritage And History January 10, 2012 Columbo City is the capital of Srilanka and it is also called Sri Jayawardanapure Kotte, standing as a good monument of British colonial administration, which place one can visit by taking Colombo flight tickets. British colonial administration came to Srilanka in 18th century, while Portuguese and Dutch colonies were camping there in earlier centuries. There are a number of flights arriving and taking off from Columbo airport, and direct flight tickets to Columbo are available from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Amman (Jordan), New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangkok, Doha( Qatar), Dhaka( Bangladesh), B... (read more) Author: Rock Rodney

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