Sigiriya,an ancient fortress and a major tourist drawcard in central Sri Lanka.

Why you should visit this undersold,teardrop-shaped island right now

Sri Lanka has had a troubled few years but as it makes a resounding comeback,there has never been a better time to visit.

  • byLee Tulloch
Sunset promenade along the waterfront in Colombo,Sri Lanka's capital city.

Best things to see,eat and do in Colombo,Sri Lanka:Expert expat tips

So good are Sri Lankan curries that this expat craves them when he returns to Australia.

  • byBelinda Jackson
The t-Lounge by Dilmah in Colombo is an inviting space with comfy leather chairs as well as bar seating.

Colombo,Sri Lanka places to eat:Six of the best cafes

So much superb tea,so little time,alongside hip decor,top-drawer coffee and tempting treats.

  • byLouise Southerden
The palace of Presidential Secretariat Office on Galle Main Road,Colombo,Sri Lanka.

Travel guide and things to do in Colombo,Sri Lanka:The three-minute guide

With unrest well behind it,Sri Lanka's capital is refurbishing magnificent colonial buildings,erecting hotels with ocean views and adding to its already lively cafe and dining scene.

  • byLouise Southerden
The pool at Dwell.

Dwell,Colombo:Inside Sri Lanka's first Japanese hotel

An innovative oasis of Japanese calm and the perfect counterpoint to the hustle of Colombo.

  • byLouise Southerden
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SriLankan Airlines Airbus A320.

Airline review:SriLankan Airlines economy class,Singapore-Colombo

Of the world's top 100 airlines,SriLankan came 95th - but that doesn't show in the passenger experience.

  • byLouise Southerden
Gracious service in business class aboard the new SriLankan Airlines A330-300.

Airline review:SriLankan Airlines from Melbourne to Colombo,business class

Bringing Sri Lankan gin,gracious service and nifty pod design to the in-flight table.

  • byJulietta Jameson
Maniumpathy:charm and style.

Maniumpathy hotel review,Colombo:Magnificent 19th century mansion is now boutique hotel

Maniumpathy is magnificent - a fine,rewarding alternative to a stay in a larger hotel.

  • byAnthony Dennis
The Galle Face Hotel.

Galle Face Hotel,Colombo:Sri Lanka's stunning waterfront hotel

The waterfront hotel that pulls in diplomats,movie stars and travellers.

  • byLee Tulloch
Marseille harbor with its famous Notre Dame church,France.

The world's best cities with the worst reputations

They're mad and bad,unclean and mean - or so the story goes. These are the cities with the worst reputation in the world.