Nestled in Government Hill, between Fort Sam Houston and the Pearl District, one building seems to tower above the rest.

Sri Lanka to Vietnam, Asia is a paradise for budget travellers, offering affordable accommodations, delicious street food, ...

Sam Konstas spent the morning before his return Test match hanging on the beach near the Australian team’s hotel with his family, dipping in and out of the turquoise bay and taking happy snaps like ...

What to see and do in Galle Galle Fort is like an open-air adventure playground for children. Visit Galle Fort Lighthouse, the oldest in the country, and go see the 25-metre-tall Galle Clock Tower, ...

This heritage hotel housed in a 300-year-old Dutch mansion has a prime position in Galle Fort. The spacious rooms, brilliant location and attentive staff make it an ideal base for exploring the ...

Sigiriya, Dambulla Caves and Kandalama In the heart of the country lies Sri Lanka’s most beautiful and ancient monument, the 1,500-year-old ancient rock palace Sigiriya. We climbed all the way up, ...

An example of this mix is Fort Bazaar, a meticulously restored former spice merchant’s home that has been turned into an 18-room boutique hotel and spa and which blends historical charm with ...

Where to stay Jetwing Hotels The Jetwing Lighthouse in Galle was designed by Geoffrey Bawa. A luxury room in Main Wing costs from £126. Jetwing Vil Uyana in Sigiriya is a fabulous eco hotel.

In 1988, UNESCO designated Galle Fort as a World Heritage Site. Its historic mansions, boutique shops, hotels, and cafes, besides administrative buildings along cobbled streets, give Sri Lanka’s ...

“The backdrop of a 400-year-old fort, with events scattered across the town in tiny eateries, charming villas or boutique hotels sets this event apart,” she says.

Gourmet Galle hosts Tom Parker Bowles, son of Queen Camilla, at 1864, Galle Face Hotel in Colombo for an unforgettable Royal Banquet. Gourmet Galle brings its signature culinary extravagance to ...

Galle Fort Hotel Centuries of stories are woven into the walls of Galle Fort Hotel, a 300-year-old Dutch-era mansion that now boasts 11 suites and a photogenic courtyard.