Sri Lanka has been listed as one of the hottest new stopover destinations by The Sydney Morning Herald. a leading news publication in Australia.
Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the stopover concept is back in demand, and travelers are looking to break their journey and explore multiple destinations. Australians, known for their love of long-haul travel, are among those leading this trend.
Sri Lanka’s rich colonial history and its vibrant spice and tea trade make it an ideal stopover destination. The bustling capital city of Colombo offers an array of attractions, from chic homeware stores, art galleries, and department stores housed in magnificent colonial buildings to the bustling Pettah Market, where you can sip on a king coconut from a street vendor. A tuk-tuk tour is an excellent way to explore the city, and a visit to the home of the late local architect Geoffrey Bawa is a must. A stroll along the seaside at Galle Face Green, where kids fly kites and couples hold hands, is also highly recommended.
Sri Lanka Airlines flights between Australia and Male, the capital of the Maldives, include transit accommodation at the airport. A visa is required to enter Sri Lanka.
Source: SMH.COM.AU
