Journeys Representation has elevated its presence in Sri Lanka, adding REVEAL The Collection to its portfolio in the country. The collection of boutique hotels & villas represents a whole new Sri Lankan experience, proud of its raw authenticity, rich heritage, vibrant culture and exceptional cuisine. The villas offer privacy, space, peace, history, architecture and friendly staff.

Tamara Kobiolke’s Numinous Luxury Travel Representation has been appointed as the exclusive representative of Creative Travel in Australia and New Zealand. Creative Travel is India’s longest-standing destination management company, established in 1977.

Not your standard wellness retreat: View Retreats combines relaxation with exploration to create perfectly balanced Wellness Holidays.

PONANT is expanding its presence in India to support the company’s growth and provide a local base to address the unprecedented increase in luxury expedition cruising demand in the country.

Melbourne-based travel representative, Journeys Representation, has expanded its stable of partners in Sri Lanka to now include the resorts of Heritance Ayurveda, Heritance Negombo and Heritance Kandalama. The expansion builds on Journey Representation’s strong ties with Sri Lanka and the surrounding region over the past four years, which included her appointment last year as the local rep in Australia for sister property, the premium all-inclusive resort, Heritance Aarah.

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.

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

andBeyond has partnered with optics manufacturer SWAROVSKI OPTIK to create a selection of specialised itineraries that have been designed specifically to cater for birding fanatics while also providing an outstanding travel experience for their non-birding companions.

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.