Explore Sri Lanka

Almost sunset. A quiet, straight road. Silence, broken by the sound of an occasional bus roaring past. Its name board carries the legend; Jaffna – Vavuniya. The only other sounds...

Lagoon view along Custom Road A bullock cart rolled past, its driver bestowing a toothy smile at me. The lagoon glistened with the morning sun and smells of warm food...

Karagahagedara ambalama Back in the days, journeys, pilgrimages and carters’ travels lasted weeks or even months. These long journeys were often by foot or by cart. Each carried his own...

A range of outdoor furniture The ivory white exterior and elegant lettering announcing Raux Brothers’ latest furniture store in the city, conveys an impression of stylish grace and acts as...

Adjacent to the Colombo Harbour, lies the stately Grand Oriental Hotel. Witness to a history of close to 200 years, it caters a unique aura of a resplendent past intermingled...

Archt Chandana Edirisuriya and Dimithri Edirisuriya The Fellowship Night 2011 of the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) was a gala event. It was part of the 29th Annual Sessions...

Lounging on a shady deck, a chilled beverage in hand. The tranquil Beira Lake by your side, a luxurious swimming pool before you. Aromas from the scrumptious buffet spread wafting...

Spa Ceylon is celebrating the traditional Sinhala and Tamil New Year this April with a range of festive rituals inspired by the royal grandeur of ancient Ceylon. In addition to...

Paolo Collavini Paolo Collavini, Echo’s new Italian Chef, has formulated his plans for Cinnamon Grand’s Italian Restaurant. “Clean but aggressive Italian flavours. That’s what I plan to bring to the...

  In line with their CSR principles, Grand Oriental Hotel donated shoes and stationery to students at the Udagama Kanishta Vidyalaya Ingiriya. With the guidance of Nihal Jayawardena, General Manager,...