Why Sri Lanka is One of the Top Countries in the World
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Chosen by Condé Nast Traveler readers as one of their favorite countries around the world, Sri Lanka ranked high in the 2022 winners list for the world's best countries to travel to. Here are 15 reasons to visit one of the world's best travel destinations.
1. Sri Lanka has sunshine and great beaches all year making it one of the favourite countries around the world.
2. A great choice of accommodation, from intimate boutique lodges, wellness retreats with architectural minimalism, Relais and Chateaux resorts, private residences, private luxury villas and luxurious resort hotels spread across the island.
3. Sensory overload of food for any kind of foodie but Sri Lanka is also one of the top vegetarian and vegan-friendly countries in the world.
4. Incredible geography, culture, and archaeology of an ancient Sri Lankan civilization make this island nation a treasure trove of ancient sites and vibrant indigenous cultural influences.
5. Direct flight connections from London, Japan, Germany, Australia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Singapore, Maldives, Australia, Paris, Frankfurt, India, Tokyo, Hongkong, Shanghai, Bangkok, and Seychelles.
6. Everything is easily accessible. Ancient Royal Kingdoms which were historic capitals of the world are located just a few hours’ drive away from national parks brimming with wildlife and azure warm and swimmable seas of the Indian Ocean.
7. Incredible wildlife - makes Sri Lanka one of the best travel destinations to spot wild elephants, leopards, endemic and migrant birds, sloth bears, monkeys, crocodiles, deer and much more.
8. Sri Lanka is home to such natural beauty, lakes, breathtaking waterfalls, mountains, rainforests and wildlife parks.
9. Get away from city crowds and closer to nature. Sri Lanka is one of the top countries in the world for outdoor adventure and nature based travel.
10. Sri Lanka being one of the World's Biodiversity Hotspots, makes it one of the top countries in the world to hike through the jungles on guided biodiversity walks, trek the Central Highland Mountains, take a sunrise walk on sand dunes to see wild animal spoor, become an ocean Naturalist or surf its many beaches.
11. Sustainable trips and inspiring walking experiences with Ayu in the Wild.
12. A wide range of accommodation to suit different spend limits are located close to intriguing World Heritage Sites, tropical beaches, idyllic lakes and epic mountains.
13. Vibey pub and restaurant culture - Fresh seafood beach clubs, home to one of Asia's 50 Best Bars of 2022, hip coffee bars, and artisanal cocktails
14. Contemporary and traditional art and craft experiences hosted across the island by amazingly friendly people.
15. Artisanal jewelry - Sri Lanka is home to stunning Ceylon Blue Sapphires jewelry handcrafted by artisans engaged as jewelers for generations.
With a smooth online visa process, no Covid restrictions for fully vaccinated tourists and one of the countries where the dollar goes the furthest, Sri Lanka is one of the world's best countries to travel to, in 2022.
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