Things to see in the Sri Lanka and surronding area
Ella, the final stop on the most beautiful train journey in the world
Ella is the final stop on one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world, a trip that takes passengers through the Highlands of Sri Lanka with stunning views of nature, tea plantations, and mountains blanketed in green.
Nuwara Eliya, the best place for visiting Sri Lanka’s famous tea fields
Nuwara Eliya is well worth a stop if you are travelling by train to Ella from Kandy. Located at an altitude of almost 2,000 metres, the tea plantations, the remnants of the British colonial era and the Horton Plains National Park, which is not far from the city, are a major attraction when visiting Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka travel advice: vaccines, safety, transport, and other tips
Travelling in Sri Lanka is safe, but it’s worth taking precautions because of the country’s recent economic and political upheaval. Before your trip, it’s a good idea to take out health insurance, find out how to pay for things, and know about transport so you can travel around the island easily.
The spas of Barceló’s Sri Lankan hotels: caring for your body and soul
Discover the range of massages and facial treatments available in the spas of Barceló’s Sri Lankan hotels, which seek to reconnect your inner self with the hotels’ unique natural surroundings.
Family holidays in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is heaven for children and they’ll love spotting elephants, watching turtles lay their eggs, and playing on amazing beaches.
Travelling to Sri Lanka with friends, eight plans full of adventure
Travelling to Sri Lanka with friends is one of the best ideas to enjoy its magical routes, exciting safaris, paradisiacal beaches and unique places.
Romantic plans in Sri Lanka, eight unique things to do with your partner
Eight romantic plans in Sri Lanka that will mark your trip as a couple: seeing whales in the wild, riding an elephant or watching the sunset among coconut trees.