Sri Lanka is one of the leading romantic destinations in the whole world. The land of serendipity brings spiritual tranquility and a chance to rediscover oneself. The beauty of this tiny island is simply breath-taking. Known for its endless soft-sanded beaches, enchanting ancient ruins, imposing mountains, colorful festivals, tempting water sports, dense wild-life, and diverse ethnical groups and off the top hospitality from the local residents Sri Lanka is bound to make you come back again. Sri Lanka Travel and Tourism brings all this for you right under your fingertips so that you can discover the serene island for yourself.
The explorer Marco Polo of the 12th century wrote that Sri Lanka is the finest island in the whole world. For centuries it had been a great tourism destination particularly for European travelers. However the 30-year-long internal conflict had a negative impact on tourism and the growth of the industry stagnated. However, after the end of the conflict in 2009 the country’s tourism prospects look promising. In 2012, post office worldwide holiday costs barometer named Sri Lanka as the best valued destination for holidays