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'An engaging written companion with practical information of the sort only a resident could impart.' Book magazine for librarians 'The definitive gazetteer to the island' Chris Haslam, Wanderlust 'Recommended' Daily Telegraph
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The civil war has ended, 2011 has been declared ‘Visit Sri Lanka Year’ and all regions of this ‘resplendent land’ are now accessible to visitors. The island offers everything from snorkelling and sandy beaches to golf and hill-country tea plantations; from ancient temples and ruins to shopping opportunities in Colombo’s bustling streets. Author Royston Ellis combines experience with enthusiasm to help visitors get the most from this magical isle, with accommodation ideas to suit all budgets – from cheap guesthouses to boutique villa luxury. Watch the national cricket team while enjoying a cup of the world’s finest tea, admire colonial architecture or visit World Heritage sites; everyone will find something to admire in this enchanting ‘tiny teardrop’.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I rarely read guidebooks from cover to cover but this one is written in such an informative and engaging manner that it draws you in completely. Written by someone who actually lives in the country it offers a wealth of useful information and interesting anecdotes. I have been to Sri Lanka several times and am captivated by the people and the country and it's therefore not surprising to find that this book is infused with obvious enthusiasm for both country and people. I consider this to be the best guide book on Sri Lanka and would not hesitate to recommend it to any traveller going to the land of serendipity.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought the Bradt guide because the lonely planet and rough guide to Sri Lanka are so out of date but I had to return it to Amazon as its hopeless! It only lists 2-3 places to stay for each location and they are all hugely expensive ($100-500!!). There are hardly any budget accommodations listed. It also had nothing on whale watching (for which Sri Lanka is famous), a tiny section on diving which contained no useful information at all. Also, when i looked up the elephant orphanage in the index, it gave me a page number, but whilst browsing the book i came across much more info on the sanctuary on a totally different page - i never would have found this info otherwise!
Totally useless book - don't bother.
Totally useless book - don't bother.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When it comes to the practicalities of travel in Sri Lanka, Roston Ellis' book leaves no stone unturned. We found it immensely helpful. There are also very good sections on the wildlife and on the cultural life of the island. Clearly, Mr Ellis uses to great effect his own local knowledge.
As always, the editing and publication values are very high. Bradt never disappoints.
For future editions, I might like to see a little more about the civil war and the current political situation. These are difficult subjects for visitors - but unavoidable. I recognise that for Mr Ellis to broach these issues might be difficult.
As always, the editing and publication values are very high. Bradt never disappoints.
For future editions, I might like to see a little more about the civil war and the current political situation. These are difficult subjects for visitors - but unavoidable. I recognise that for Mr Ellis to broach these issues might be difficult.
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Save your money ....
I bought this to get a different view on Sri Lanka from the Rough Guide or Lonely Planet. The content is ok, it tells you what you need to know. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Zedness
So far, so poor
I bought this book some time ago when preparing for my trip to Sri Lanka. I didn't find it hugely helpful at the time and parked it for use when I got to the country. Read more
Published 4 months ago by doug
A useful present!
I bought this for my daughter for when she went on honeymoon. She and her husband found it really useful and informative, particularly as the author has lived in Sri Lanka for... Read more
Published 8 months ago by RB
Good option
After a proper search around for a guide book to Sri Lanka I realised there really isn't much choice for someone looking to use the book to plan their trip and as a guide when you... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Natasha
Best buy
3 generations of my family have met up on holiday in Sri Lanka every year for the past 8 years- we like it! Read more
Published 9 months ago by londonguest
Quirky for a quirky country
Bradt guides are never balanced or comprehensive, but if you are not planning to travel or sightsee intensively, they capture the charm of a country. Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2009 by John
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