A decade ago, many travelers weren't even sure where to find Sri Lanka on a map. The independent island-nation was busy surviving a 30-year-long civil war, with tourism stalled. When the conflict ...

Dalawella is a lagoon protected by an offshore reef in front of Wijeya Beach Wild Indian Ocean-washed beaches define Sri Lanka’s 830-mile coastline. Southern beaches tend to be livelier and more ...

Every year, my 14-year-old son, Luca, and I share a tradition. Around the time of his birthday, in February, we take an extended mother-and-son trip. The brief is that it has to be something ...

A few months ago, some friends went across to Sri Lanka for three weeks. On their return, when asked how it was, they had 'that' look in their eyes. You know the one; you've probably had it yourself: ...

Wild Indian Ocean-washed beaches define Sri Lanka’s 830-mile coastline. Southern beaches tend to be livelier and more surf-oriented, backed by vibrant restaurants and bars; meanwhile, the ...