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WASHINGTON, DC – February 8, 2012. The experts know:
Sri Lanka
is a hidden treasure worthy of your attention.
Travel+Leisure magazine named it
#1 in its list of “Hottest Travel Destinations of 2012” and National Geographic
Traveler places it among the top six destinations in “Best of the World 2012“.
Newxplorer.com wants to help you discover this hidden jewel for yourself.
From ancient UNESCO World Heritage Sites to rolling tea plantations, Sri Lanka
is so much more than just a beautiful
beach destination. The island offers
Wildlife parks teeming with elephants, leopards, and 490 species of birds;
mountaintop citadels; a newly discovered blue whale colony; and world-class
golfing, surfing, and spas. And because it’s the size of Ireland, you really
can have adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion all in one trip.
Sri Lanka is home to some of the most stunning
beaches in the world, nestled in
the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. The most
popular beaches are on the South Coast. These include Benthota, with its wide
sandy beaches and close proximity to the capital, Colombo; Unawatuna, which is
fronted by reefs, making it a prime place to scuba dive and snorkel; and Mirissa,
a pristine secluded beach where you can relax in bliss. Mirissa is also famous
for whale and dolphin watching.
Sri Lanka showcases more than twenty-five hundred years of history in a number
of
ancient kingdoms that proudly display their majestic architectural and
engineering feats. From the first metropolis of Anuradhapura to the last kingdom
of Kandy, Newxplorer.com will show you how these civilizations thrived on this
small island and teach you its intriguing history. For example, you can visit Sigiriya, a cliff- top citadel built by King Kashapa in fear of his own
brother’s quest to capture him after Kashapa killed their father to become the
King. Explore Gal Vihara, in Polonnaruwa, home to large Buddha statues carved
from a single granite rock. Visit the Dambulla Rock Cave, which contains statues
and drawings on the ceiling known to be the single largest cave drawing in the
world. And in Kandy, immerse yourself in Sri Daladha Maligawa (Temple of the
Tooth) where the remains of Buddha’s tooth are stored. It is the most important
place of worship for Buddhists in the world.
Sri Lanka is the only place in the world where you can see the world’s two
largest mammals—the elephant and the blue whale—in a single day! Mihintale,
arguably has the world’s first Wildlife sanctuary, was created by King
Devanampiyatissa.
Wildlife conservation and preservation of
biodiversity is
ingrained in Sri Lankan culture, as evidenced in the island’s with vast number
of national parks, rainforests, abundant Wildlife, and unspoilt natural beauty.
Most notably are Sinharaja Biosphere Reserve and Horton Plains National Park,
both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Among the elephants,
leopards, and blue
whales, there are 490 different
bird species, of which 33 are recognized
endemics, with 234 breeding species and more than 200 migrant
birds.
One of the joys of visiting Sri Lanka is that you get exceptional value for the
cost—whether you stay in the most luxurious of accommodations or want a more
“local” experience—especially when you work with
Newxplorer.com.
Newxplorer.com is a premier boutique travel company specializing in travel to
“the pearl of the Indian Ocean.” The company offers flexible travel solutions
based on an individual’s travel preferences and budget. Their dedicated staff
prides itself in creating one-of-a-kind itineraries starting at US$2,445 that
surpass expectations.
Newxplorer.com is not an ordinary travel company. They work one-on-one with
clients to build customized experiences that wrap travelers in luxury, excite
their senses, and ensure enjoyable vacations.
Newxplorer.com considers itself a
cultural ambassador, building bridges that span across the globe to Sri Lanka.
And even better - Newxplorer.com only works within the framework of sustainable
tourism respecting the indigenous environment, culture, and people wherever they
go.
