Ultimate Travel Guide: Why Sri Lanka is the perfect year-round holiday destination
Totally underrated, untainted and gold. Sri Lanka should be on the top of your to-do list to kickstart 2018.
For many places in Asia, “winter” is much less a winter, much more a wet and humid season. Here in Southeast Asia, we are braced with hot months from December to March with almost daily showers. If you’re looking to escape somewhere with more favourable weather, take an under four-hour flight and find yourself in the beautiful landscapes of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
With its average year-round temperatures of 28 degrees Celsius and in its driest season between January to April, Colombo is a direct flight away from the gateway to Sri Lanka, home to a range of activities and at its peak during these months.
Sri Lanka maintains warm temperatures year-round, with two monsoon seasons: May to September are rainy in the West and Southwest, while October to February are rainy in the North, meaning there is always perfect weather to enjoy somewhere on this charming little island.
Admittedly, the country is not always on the top of everybody’s travel list, but is perfect for those who want to do everything. Want to go somewhere beach-bound, but feel a little lazy for lying around? Looking to climb mountains for beautiful scenes but want to avoid excessive endurance on a holiday? Or perhaps wildlife is your thing? Sri Lanka’s got you covered.
The island spans just under the size of Ireland, but is home to almost 1,000 tea growing estates, a large gemstone industry and heartwarming hospitality, thanks to its friendly locals.
Have a look through the slideshow above for 9 reasons why Sri Lanka will give you a lot of everything you’re looking for in a trip to kickstart your year.
Shelina Assomull
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