Emirates announces aircraft upgrade on Lyon service next year

Less than nine months after launching its inaugural service to Lyon, Emirates has announced it will upgrade the route’s operating aircraft to a Boeing 777-200LR, effective from February 1, 2014.

Galadari shines at Culinary Art 2013

Once again the Galadari Hotel adds yet another achievement to its crowning glory by shining bright at the recently concluded Culinary Art 2013, presented by the Chefs Guild of Lanka.

Cathay introduces an offer to explore the Far East

Cathay Pacific Airways has introduced special Economy Class fares to provide travellers with an opportunity to experience Hong Kong, Narita, Haneda and Manila.

Victoria Golf and Country Resort beyond golfing Vacation

If somebody asks me what would be the best tourist location in Kandy District, I never hesitate to name Victoria Dam, The reservoir and the surrounding valley makes it one of the most beautiful locations in the hills of Kandy District.

Luxurious Hideaway celebrates 3rd anniversary

Ulagalla lies on the Anuradhapura-Dambulla road, among green paddy fields and forests full of wildlife and exotic tropical flowers. There are wild elephants here, roaming free along jungle corridors established by their ancestors thousands of years ago.

Oman Air Promotes The Sultanate’s Tourism Potentials

With Oman Air’s support and assistance, the Sultanate of Oman is to be showcased to international movie-goers, as Once Upon A Time in Mumbai Again gains its theatrical release.

Jetwing Yala - The jungle book brought to life

Once again Jetwing Hotels combines amazing luxury with awe-inspiring wildlife in their latest creation of Jetwing Yala.

Zürich, Switzerland

There’s more to Zürich than cheese, chocolate and cuckoo clocks. These three Swiss stereotypes, whilst undeniably fascinating, are a far cry from Zürich’s commercial chic and expensive ambience.

Warsaw, Poland

Warsaw’s most beloved symbol is the mermaid. According to legend she is the city’s sworn protector, having won the locals’ hearts with her captivating song. She oversees a city of many sides, where history, nature and modernity coexist seamlessly, from parks and gardens to avant-garde festivals, museums and more.

Stockholm, Sweden

Built on 14 islands, Stockholm has a natural beauty while being a vibrant centre of culture and commerce. Its waterways provide as much entertainment as its charming streets, trendy cafés and native traditions. Alongside its warm and friendly residents, it has a deserved reputation as an eco-friendly city.

St. Petersburg, Russia

Founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, Russia’s former capital is built where the river Neva joins the Gulf of Finland. Spread over more than 40 islands, St. Petersburg is often referred to as ‘Venice of the North’ thanks to its network of canals and rivers.

Venice, Italy

One of Italy’s most famous cities, Venice really has to be seen to be believed. Comprising an archipelago of 117 islands in the marshy Venetian Lagoon, Venice rises directly out of the Adriatic sea and has substituted waterways in place of roads.

Nice, France

“When I understood that every morning I would see again this light, I could not believe how happy I was,'' wrote Henri Matisse about moving to Nice.

Newcastle, United Kingdom

At first, ‘City of Palaces’ doesn’t seem the most appropriate alias for Newcastle; a former industrial heartland known for its straight talking dockers and hard living miners.

Rome, Italy

The ‘Eternal City’ has a history which in fact spans just two and a half thousand years – but the capital of the Roman Empire has left an indelible mark on the world. For seven centuries the Romans were the dominant power in Europe, and influenced the world’s language, literature, legal codes, government, architecture, engineering, medicine, sports and arts.

Paris, France

Napoleon Bonaparte once said ‘secrets travel fast in Paris’, a truth which ensures there are very few hidden gems which have not been discovered by the 30 million tourists who arrive each year. The reasons for Paris’ continued popularity are evident in its vast array of attractions, history and quintessential charm.

Munich, Germany

For many people Munich is synonymous with Oktoberfest, a centuries-old two-week festival that starts on the third Saturday of every September.

Vienna, Austria

Few cities in the world contain as many beautiful and historic attractions as Vienna, the capital of Austria. The city’s benign rulers – the Hapsburgs – married their way into empires and amassed great wealth in the process, the results of which can still be seen throughout Vienna.

Prague, Czech Republic

Since the fall of the Iron Curtain, Prague has become one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations and is now the sixth most-visited European city after London, Paris, Rome, Madrid and Berlin.

Australian ABC Group launches Go Travel in SL

In the wake of the tourism boom in Sri Lanka, ABC Group Australia Chairman Ajith Perera has decided to stretch their wings to Sri Lanka and launch ‘Go Travel’.  

Qatar Airways to open in Harrods

London, UNITED KINGDOM – Qatar Airways will officially open its flagship high-street ticket office in one of the world’s most exclusive shopping destinations - the iconic British department store, Harrods in Knightsbridge.

Moscow, Russia

The Moscow of yesteryear evokes images of bread queues and Soviet tanks, however modern day Moscow couldn’t be more different. Russia has shaken off its Communist shackles and Moscow, capital of the largest country in the world, is now its richest city.

Adventure and water sports at BBH

Discover the wonders of the beaches of Bentota, while holidaying at Bentota Beach Hotel. It provides exciting water sports, an extensive ayurvedic spa and so much more on a secluded, breathtaking beach front.

Milan, Italy

Strategically placed at the gateway to the Italian peninsula, Milan and the surrounding region of Lombardy has been the subject of constant disputes over the centuries.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Manchester has come a long way since Mark Twain visited in the nineteenth century. His opinion that “the transition between Manchester and Death would be unnoticeable” was based on the terrible conditions its workers faced during the Industrial Revolution.

Malta

An archipelago nation, the islands that comprise the country of Malta are situated in the heart of the Mediterranean, around 100km south of Sicily and 300km east of Tunisia.

Lyon, France

From its earliest days, Lyon has been a point of passage. Lying at the junction of two mighty rivers, it was long known as a stopover between Paris and the Riviera and gateway to the Alps. But, scratch the surface and you’ll uncover a rich and diverse destination in its own right.

Copenhagen, Denmark

“Something is rotten in the state of Denmark” ventured Marcellus, in Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’. That may well have been the case in the 16th century, but modern day Denmark is positively blooming.

London, United Kingdom

“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford,” said English intellectual Samuel Johnson more than 200 years ago, in possibly the most famous quote about what was, for centuries, the world’s most famous city. What might have been gentle exaggeration then, though, is now almost literally true.

Lisbon, Portugal

One of the most definitive features of the Portuguese cultural landscape is Fado. And Lisbon is immersed in this long-standing musical art form that is said to have originated in the early 19th Century in the streets of the city.