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Planning a Foreign Holiday with a Difference

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka in the near future, make sure you factor in a stay in Colombo while you are there.

While Colombo isn’t set up to appeal purely to the traveller and holidaymaker, that is one of its charms. It means you get to see a foreign city exactly as it is, instead of being made to appeal to tourists. So what is there to look forward to?

One of the most popular things to do is to go on a city tour. These are always well worth the money if you are visiting a foreign city for the first time. They ensure that you see the best sights and don’t miss out on anything notable.

The best way to cover the most ground is to go straight to a tour company, who will provide a car and driver to you for the day. They know the best locations to visit, so you will be assured of an eye opening day out.

One of the key activities to do in Colombo is definitely shopping. The outdoor markets have to be seen to be believed, and they offer all kinds of incredible things to buy. But there are individual shops to be browsed round too, such as Paradise Road. This store is very well known in the area and has a huge range of goods of all descriptions. Be sure not to miss a visit to the Gallery Café, which serves such mouth watering dishes as chargrilled duck and strawberry sundaes.

However, you should also make sure you have time to see the historical side of the city. Perhaps the most famous landmark in this sense is Colombo fort. Not ‘the’ Colombo fort, because the fort itself is no longer there, but the area is still known as such. Today the area is bustling with activity, and provides a wonderful place to stay during your visit.

You might be surprised to know that you can also take a stroll along the shore of the Indian Ocean during your stay. The best place to do this is undoubtedly Galle Face Green. This is a promenade which provides a relaxing walk and a place to rest, in between the ocean and the busiest parts of the city.

There is plenty to do and see in Colombo, no matter what your interests may be. There are also many other attractions just outside of Colombo itself that are worth a visit. One of the most famous is the elephant orphanage, just a couple of hours drive away.

You’ll have plenty of hotels in Colombo to choose from too. So however long you decide to stay for, you can be assured of a relaxing and enjoyable visit.

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Isla Campbell writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.

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