We have all been hearing on the news of the financial problems Sri Lanka is facing and of the protests. In June, I spent some time with the Authenticities team in Sri Lanka.

Destination management company, Beyond Times Square (BTSQ) has released its summer of 2022 catalog of luxury history tours in Boston. The collection offers all the luxuries guests’ would expect in private VIP tours – and more.

In recent weeks, Sri Lankans have taken to the streets by storm, protesting against the high cost of living and scarcity of essentials.

Australian-based destination management company (DMC), Addicted to Maldives, has expanded its operations to provide partners with access to markets such as the USA and Europe.

Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) has expanded its global destination management company (DMC) network to include the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – a location earmarked for huge new tourism developments. A&K is not only putting ‘feet on the ground’ in Saudi Arabia, but plans are afoot for the luxury travel company to develop its own collection of luxury lodges across the country, the first of which is slated to open in 2022.

Luxury destination management company (DMC) Ker & Downey Africa is positioning itself to cater for pent-up demand for travel to Africa by expanding its footprint in key source markets across the globe.

Sri Lanka is a jewel nestled in the Indian Ocean, full of culture and diversity. It has been a strategic location throughout the centuries as one of the key ports on the silk and spice roads. The island is renowned for its famous Ceylon Tea, a myriad of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, wildlife, waterfalls, beaches, cuisine and, most importantly, its hospitality. These factors have paved the way for the island to become one of the most attractive destinations in the world. Authenticities’ Ladies Adventure Group itinerary is comprised of an assortment of adventure, culture, history and local cuisine.

The year 2020 has been taken by storm with the deadly COVID-19 virus. Like everything in life, this too will eventually pass. Once the world has put this behind us, it will again be the time to travel, explore and relax. The little gem nestled in the Indian Ocean also known as Sri Lanka is a land of serendipity and natural beauty.