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Sri Lanka’s east coast declared safe

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010, by Tom Armstrong

The British Foreign Office (FCO) has further relaxed it’s travel advice with regards to travel in Sri Lanka’s fascinating eastern provinces. This puts the fabulous beaches at Pasikudah and Kalkudah back on the travel map. Vibrant towns such as Amparai and Batticaloa are also officially considered safe again.

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FCO Travel Advice For Sri Lanka revised

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009, by Tom Armstrong

The UK have eased their travel advisories for British nationals visiting Sri Lanka (more…)

East Coast Beaches back on the menu soon?

Friday, July 3rd, 2009, by Tom Armstrong

With war finally a thing of the past in Sri Lanka, great excitement and interest is being expressed towards areas which were previously deemed ‘off-limits’ by various travel advisories. It is surely a matter of time before the British Foreign Office revises it’s stance on travelling to certain areas of the island.

The spectacular sands of Kalkudah

The spectacular sands of Kalkudah


Fishing restrictions for the north and east were also formally removed last week for the first time in 20 years meaning the area is likely to see considerable growth and much needed development…. (more…)