Lonely Planet Names Sri Lanka Best Destination

One of the world-renowned travel guides, Lonely Planet names Sri Lanka as the top holiday destination for the year 2013. The destinations are decided based on the reviews of online communities, writers, travel experts, and company’s staff.

Stop to the devastating civil war for almost three decades, the paradise island is booming with constructions, opening up new attractions and enjoying an influx of tourists from all over the world.

Sneak peak to the newest attractions in Sri Lanka includes eco tourist hot spots in Puttalam Lagoon and Kalpitiya, blue whale migration and sightseeing near Dondra Head, southern coast of Sri Lanka, reopening of Yala National Park and Wilpattu National Park after being closed for more than two decades.

Lonely Planet states Sri Lanka being emerging as a valued vacation destination. Due to easy reach from regional hubs and cheap fares, Sri Lanka is easily accessible than before.

Whilst naming Sri Lanka on top, here’s a list of the top ten tourists destinations for 2013

  1.  Sri Lanka
  2.  Montenegro
  3.  South Korea
  4.  Ecuador
  5.  Slovakia
  6.  Solomon Islands
  7.  Iceland
  8.  Turkey
  9.  Dominican Republic
  10.  Madagascar

Related Posts

Travel Weekly Face to Face with PS Kang

The chairman of £120m turnover agency tells Lucy Huxley the time has come to branch out into full-blown holidays Occasionally,...

Why you should Use a Travel Agent rather than Book Directly

We take quite a lot of flights for both business and holidays, and while we regularly book business flights via...

5 Eco Adventures to Have in Costa Rica

Book a flight to this tropical eco-tourism destination in the world, Costa Rica has the right to brag. This tiny...

Taj Mahal – The symbol of India

Many would argue Taj Mahal to be the symbol of love; however critics consider it to be the symbol of...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *