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High-value visitors to Sri Lanka ‘seek experiences including Ayurveda wellness’
Sri Lanka is increasingly attracting high-value travellers who see their journey not as a holiday, but as a purpose-driven stay, according to a recent Echelon magazine article.
Ceylon Pot Tea: redefining value, sustainability and the future of global tea
A new type of tea is being touted in Sri Lanka—Ceylon Pot Tea. Unlike traditional leaf tea, the entire dhool (rolled and partially oxidized tea leaves) are compressed into a cube similar to the soup and flavouring cubes well known around the world.
Negombo’s thriving fishing industry a vital economic and social hub
Negombo’s history as a major Sri Lankan fishing port dates back centuries, rooted in the geography of its lagoon and position on the west coast.
Lagoon fishing for prawns, crabs and small fish has long been practiced alongside offshore and coastal fishing, the latter with traditional outrigger sailing canoes.
Negombo’s landmark Buddhist temple an historic religious and cultural sanctuary
Bodhirajarama Maha Viharaya, more commonly known as Angurukaramulla Buddhist Temple, is a significant Buddhist religious site in Negombo, Sri Lanka.
Negombo’s many Roman Catholic churches dub the town ‘Little Rome’
Negombo is widely known as ‘Little Rome’ because of its large Roman Catholic population and more than 25 active Catholic churches.
Negombo Lagoon has a long history of trade, fishing and ecotourism
The history of Negombo Lagoon is a narrative of trade, colonial influence, a resilient coastal culture, and modern ecotourism.
Historic Hamilton Canal connects Negombo to its many-layered colonial past
The Hamilton Canal waterway that threads through the heart of Negombo feels timeless, yet its story is a mirror of Sri Lanka’s layered past.
Indian visitor posts that Sri Lanka is ‘so much better’ than his own homeland
An Indian man’s candid X (Twitter) post saying that everyday life in Sri Lanka is ‘so much better’ than India has gone viral and sparked a wide online debate.
Negombo was shaped by fishing and faith, with tourism and hospitality the new focus
Negombo’s story is a story of water. Long before it became one of Sri Lanka’s most recognisable tourist destinations, the town grew around its lagoon—a vast, shallow estuary that nourished generations of fishing families.
Ayurveda jet-lag cure for short-stay time travellers at Terrace Green Hotel & Spa!
One of the many reasons visitors to Sri Lanka choose Terrace Green Hotel & Spa in Negombo is the scourge of all long-distance time travellers—jet lag!
Salt Restaurant in Negombo embodies good food savoured in good company!
Salt is less ‘fine-dining’ and more quiet luxury—culinary experiences amidst warm lighting, good conversation, and an open kitchen that is its own stage.
A luxury boutique hotel in Negombo for tourists arriving in Sri Lanka
The peace and quiet of Terrace Green Hotel & Spa Negombo is especially appreciated by late-night long-haul arrivals at nearby Bandaranaike International Airport.
A warm welcome to our new and improved Terrace Green Hotel & Spa website
Welcome to the new Terrace Green Hotel & Spa website — thoughtfully redesigned to offer a smoother, faster, and more intuitive online experience…
Healthy eating begins before food reaches the table at Terrace Green Hotel’s Salt
At Terrace Green Hotel’s Salt restaurant, healthy eating begins long before a meal reaches the table — it starts with mindful food preparation.
Terrace Green Hotel’s Salt vegetarian options share deep roots with Ayurveda
In Terrace Green Hotel’s Salt restaurant, our vegetarian options are food that reflect Ayurveda body, mind, and spirit wellness