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Sri Lanka’s full of surprises — the first being that it’s actually smaller than Ireland. The second is that it packs in so much in such modest dimensions. Safari, beach, culture

Known by a flotilla of aliases, the Resplendent Isle is one of gorgeous beaches, tea plantations and ancient cities. Scuba dive, visit an elephant orphanage and a lagoon of singing fish, explore dense jungle, shrines and temples.

Nobody is more excited than me to say: Sri Lanka is back. After a string of tough years for tourism, visitor numbers are on the rise again. Almost 200,000 Brits travelled to Sri Lanka in 2023, which is more than double the figure for the previous year.

Sri Lanka is astoundingly diverse in terms of its wildlife. The island has central highlands, arid grassland, tropical rainforest, and striking scrubland, all surrounded by glorious coastline.

Are you visiting Sri Lanka in the summer? Tourists exploring Sri Lanka between May and September have all the same opportunities as those on a more traditional winter tour,

Are you planning a visit to Sri Lanka this winter, or perhaps next year? This is peak season for visiting the island, when the weather in Sri Lanka is warm and dry and the south coast is safe for swimming.