This is the guide that answers the questions you'd ask a friend who lived in Sri Lanka. Which places are really worth seeing? What excursions shouldn't be missed? Where are the great places tourist haven't yet discovered? Written by a local host, it is based on intimate knowledge of the island. *History and culture Sri Lanka's past and present explained in a nutshell. *Tailor-made itineraries Seven itineraries cover the main sights of Colombo and its surroundings. *Selected excursions Six excursions explore the hill towns and beaches of Sri Lanka. *Shopping, eating out and nightlife Tips on what to buy, where to eat and where to stay out late. *Essential practical information Hotels, climate, currency, getting around, useful addresses, etc. *Detailed pull-out map This gives an overview of the tours and can also be used independently of the guide
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Since 2000. Hammond, American Map, Langenscheidt Dictionaries, Insight Travel Guides, Delorme – the famous names in the Langenscheidt family. These represent the most authoritative, up-to-date, and extensive travel and reference products available. In January 2003, the renowned Berlitz Publishing became part of the Langenscheidt Group. The Langenscheidt Publishing Group, the premier group of map and travel companies, offers over 4,000 North American and international street maps, road maps, atlases, language-learning, bilingual dictionaries, and travel-related products covering countries, cities, and languages in every continent.
Vijitha Yapa is a local host of Sri Lanka. He was born in the south of the island and grew up amidst tea and coconut plantations owned by his father. Working as the editor of three major newspapers in Sri Lanka, he travelled throughout the island. He hopes that your journey will be just as memorable.
Vijitha Yapa is a local host of Sri Lanka. He was born in the south of the island and grew up amidst tea and coconut plantations owned by his father. Working as the editor of three major newspapers in Sri Lanka, he travelled throughout the island. He hopes that your journey will be just as memorable.
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As there is only one major airport on Sri Lanka, all visitors arrive via Bandaranaike International Airport, unless they're travelling by ship or yacht. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
colombo national museum, colombo fort, kelaniya temple, nuwara eliya, mount lavinia, city itineraries Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sri Lanka, Galle Road, Galle Face Green, Dharmapala Mawatha, Majestic City, Mel Mawatha, Presidential Secretariat, Temple of the Tooth, Yala National Park, York Street, King Parakramabahu, Liberty Plaza, Pothgul Vihare, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Duplication Road, Esala Perahera, Galle Face Hotel, King Nissankamalla, King Valagambahu, Viharamahadevi Park, World Trade Centre, Yala Safari Beach Hotel, Alexandra Place, Beira Lake, Dambulla Rest House New!
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As there is only one major airport on Sri Lanka, all visitors arrive via Bandaranaike International Airport, unless they're travelling by ship or yacht. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
colombo national museum, colombo fort, kelaniya temple, nuwara eliya, mount lavinia, city itineraries Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sri Lanka, Galle Road, Galle Face Green, Dharmapala Mawatha, Majestic City, Mel Mawatha, Presidential Secretariat, Temple of the Tooth, Yala National Park, York Street, King Parakramabahu, Liberty Plaza, Pothgul Vihare, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Duplication Road, Esala Perahera, Galle Face Hotel, King Nissankamalla, King Valagambahu, Viharamahadevi Park, World Trade Centre, Yala Safari Beach Hotel, Alexandra Place, Beira Lake, Dambulla Rest House New!
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