Colombo Holidays 2012 – Fascinating mixture of sights, sounds and fragrances
Holidays in Colombo are a fascinating mixture of sights, sounds and fragrances. This city has been an official capital of Sri Lanka since 1815 and it is the first commercial, political and cultural centre of the country. It offers stunning architecture encompassing buildings from the Portuguese, Dutch and British eras alongside with mosques and Buddhist temples. Colombo holidays are popular for all those visitors to Sri Lanka looking for a genuine piece of culture and history to discover. The city is abundant in theatres, museums, restaurants and great hotels. With its mild and sunny climate, Colombo holidays are an ideal year-round destination.
Last Minute Holidays in Colombo – Home to many sporting and cultural events
Colombo holidays are not a typical package holiday destination, although they can be incorporated into itineraries twinned with beaches in Mount Lavinia, Negombo, Kalutara, Bentota or Beruwela. Many tours of Sri Lanka often start and finish in Colombo. Holidays in Colombo are mainly frequented by independent travellers, culture vultures as well as keen sports fans as the city hosts many international sporting events including cricket, swimming and football. Besides this, there are many musical and cultural festivals attracting attention of the international visitors. The city constantly buzzes with energy and the evenings on Colombo holidays are usually spent in the vast choice of restaurants offering international as well as Sri Lankan cuisine consisting of the famous spicy curries.
All Inclusive Cheap Holidays in Colombo 2012 – Ideal for twin centre holidays
Cheap holidays in Colombo can be combined with a stay in one of the all inclusive resorts on the coast. The golden beaches backed by tall palms and tropical greenery provide a nice retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. They all have magnificent spa centres, so why not treat yourself to a nice soothing ayurvedic treatment, being one of the Sri Lanka’s top specialities. For any advice on discounted holidays to Sri Lanka, call us at packyourbags.com or check our sophisticated online system packed with great bargains and last minute deals.
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