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Condé Nast Traveller
Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka - Hotel Review
3rd August 2020
Traveler Tips. Got the skinny on this place? Let our editors know! Read on Condé Nast Traveller
Big 7 Travel
The 7 Best Bars In Colombo In 2020 – Big 7 Travel
30th January 2020
Looking for the best bars in Colombo? We’ve got you covered for chill nights with some craft beer and the hottest cocktail bars in the city. Colombo is well known for its lively nightlife scene, so you certainly won’t be bored here.. From rooftop bars with views of the Indian Ocean Read on Big 7 Travel
The Telegraph
The perfect holiday in Sri Lanka – our expert's ultimate two-week itinerary
11th January 2020
The first thing you notice about Sri Lanka is that it’s saturated in colour. The beauty and diversity of its landscape delight at every turn, from steaming jungles hung with giant lianas and grasslands where elephants roam, to mountains cloaked in mist and tea plantations shaded by pines.. And then there’s Read on The Telegraph
House & Garden
A dreamy house to rent for a winter break in Galle, Sri Lanka
1st November 2019
Having sold their house in Wiltshire, Charlie and Tweenie Wrey decided on a whim to move to southern Sri Lanka, where they have built a calm, comfortable house in the local architectural vernacular and embraced a relaxed way of life Read on House & Garden
Harper's BAZAAR
70+ Things to See and Do in Sri Lanka
21st August 2019
Sri Lanka is a quadruple threat: pristine, sometimes empty beaches; safari that laps at Africa’s heel; ancient cultural sites; and gorgeous, mountainous tea country. It’s bursting at the seams with things to see and do. A tiny island (just half the size of Greece), it packs more between its shores Read on Harper's BAZAAR
Traveller
Colombo, Sri Lanka places to eat: Six of the best cafes
19th March 2019
So much superb tea, so little time, alongside hip decor, top-drawer coffee and tempting treats. Read on Traveller
National Geographic UK
Galle Face Hotel, Sri Lanka
8th February 2019
South Asia’s leading grande dame, the Galle Face Hotel, blends historical splendour with modernity, paying homage to both Sri Lanka’s colonial past and its independent present.. International guests are immersed in the property’s rich traditions and compelling stories, while among Colombo society it’s the most prestigious destination for memorable dining and Read on National Geographic UK
Big 7 Travel
7 Incredible Colombo Hotels – Big 7 Travel
31st January 2019
With its bustling streets, endless Tuk Tuks and dry heat, the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo is a wonderful place to stay ahead of exploring the rest of the island.. The city has strong Portuguese, Dutch and British influences, since it was a historic stop on global trading routes . This Read on Big 7 Travel
Big 7 Travel
The 7 Best Bars In Colombo – Drinks, pubs, cocktails and clubs
31st January 2019
With its stifling heat and busy, streets you’ll find yourself seeking out a cold beer or refreshing cocktail as the sun goes down in the Sri Lankan capital. Colombo bars come in all shapes and sizes so we’ve picked the 7 best for you.. Grab a friend, take some time off Read on Big 7 Travel
Elite Traveler
The World’s Most Romantic Hotels for Valentine’s Day | Elite Traveler
23rd January 2019
Check into a palazzo on Venice’s Grand Canal, rose-filled villa with a view of the Atlas Mountains, or hideaway in California’s verdant wine country. These are the world’s most romantic hotels for Valentine’s Day.. Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. Sri Lanka. Colombo’s legendary grande dame, Galle Face Hotel, combines its heritage and classic elegance Read on Elite Traveler
CNN
Historic hotel rooms and their legendary guests
16th January 2019
From the Savoy in London to the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, famous guests have helped put these 14 historic hotels on the map. Find out who stayed where -- and how you can stay, too. Read on CNN
Mr Porter
An Insider’s Guide To Sri Lanka
18th December 2018
While rightly renowned for its stunning beaches, the scenic south Asian island of Sri Lanka also lays claim to an extraordinarily diverse landscape with ... Read on Mr Porter
Afar
Verandah Bar at Galle Face Hotel
29th November 2018
Verandah Bar at the Galle Face Hotel. For a nostalgic slice of colonial-era Colombo, there are few better places than the Galle Face Hotel, which has been at the center of the city’s social whirl for more than 150 years. Sit under the shady loggia of the Verandah Bar, fans whirring Read on Afar
Financial Review
Where to go in 2019: an Australian's guide to next year's hot spots
23rd November 2018
Over the next few days, we're revealing the best places for Australians to travel next year, based on ease of access, currency value, new product and zeitgeist appeal. Today: the hottest country to visit in 2019. Read on Financial Review
Afar
Galle Face Hotel
19th November 2018
3, 2 ගාලු පාර, කොළඹ 00300, Sri Lanka. Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Now and again, a sunset is more than just a sunset. Such is the case from the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo. One of the most relaxing places on earth to watch the sun go down - Read on Afar
Prestige
5 Sleek Hotel Suites For a Slick City Escape
31st July 2018
Hotels are your home away from home, and with these dreamy escapes, standards of luxury of skyscraper-high. Here we list five sleek hotel suites around Asia you’ll love checking into, from a suite fit for an empress in Sri Lanka, to modern Italian design museum in Vietnam.. SEE ALSO: 6 things Read on Prestige
Gourmet Traveller
An eating tour of Sri Lanka with O Tama Carey
24th July 2018
What is your good name, madam?" asks the handsome man in a white sarong at the front desk. With this lovely turn of phrase I'm welcomed back to Sri Lanka, the land of my heritage. I've been sent here by my mother "for inspiration". I'm about to open a hopper Read on Gourmet Traveller
Condé Nast Traveller
Visiting Colombo, Sri Lanka for a Long Weekend
16th April 2018
A heavy dose of history, culture, and lobster curry in a long weekend from Singapore. Read on Condé Nast Traveller
International Traveller
Your ultimate guide to Sri Lanka
16th December 2017
No longer does Sri Lanka need to be introduced by referencing its proximity to India, as a little teardrop of an island in the Indian Ocean. This destination is high on most people’s list – even those who’ve just returned – but there is more to this complex, beguiling country Read on International Traveller
Condé Nast Traveller
Travel Guide To Sri Lanka
9th December 2017
The victim of a 20-year civil war and the 2004 tsunami, Sri Lanka has suffered a dramatic drop-off in tourism over recent years. But thanks to peace being declared in early 2009 and the reconstruction of areas devastated by tsunami flooding, the country is once again appearing on the to-do Read on Condé Nast Traveller
Condé Nast Traveller
The new Sri Lanka
8th December 2017
My first visit to the tea-growing island of Sri Lanka was in 1981, when I was part of the Guardian newspaper cricket team. Every single man in that bunch of dreamers, cranks and prima donnas fell in love with the place. In our run-down Colombo hotel it would take half Read on Condé Nast Traveller
Condé Nast Traveller
Anthony Bourdain Finds the 'Holy Grail' of Sri Lankan Food in 'Parts Unknown'
30th October 2017
Every Sunday, we live vicariously through Anthony Bourdain's globe-hopping, face-stuffing adventures on CNN's Parts Unknown. This week, he takes us to Sri Lanka, which has achieved peace in the aftermath of a civil war. Widowed women are being trained with job skills to support themselves, and commuters frequent the newly Read on Condé Nast Traveller
Martha Stewart
Exclusive Hotel Deals You Need to Book This September
12th September 2017
We're back again with another month of discounts! Score a budget-friendly vacation or honeymoon with one of these incredible deals, exclusive to Martha Stewart Weddings.. Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka. This historic property (built in 1864) recently debuted after a two-and-a-half-year renovation. Expect regally-designed rooms, the only saltwater pool in town, Read on Martha Stewart
Traveller
Six of the Best: Sri Lankan heritage stays
22nd June 2017
Sri Lanka has been left with a collection of magnificent colonial-style villas and mansions. Read on Traveller
SilverKris
Why Colombo, Sri Lanka is the new hip destination
10th June 2017
Sri Lanka’s capital city is trading its tropical persona for a new hip identity by transforming old heritage mansions into trendy hotels, social and leisure haunts. Read on SilverKris
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