Colombo
- ★★★★
- Airport reviews
This dreary, dated airport has one major saving grace
It might not look very cool, but this airport is a winner when it comes to picking up souvenirs and gifts.
- Belinda Jackson
Port guide: Colombo, Sri Lanka
This city is often overlooked on Sri Lankan itineraries but is vibrant, beach-flanked and a showcase of colonial architecture and buzzing contemporary life.
Why you should visit this undersold, teardrop-shaped island right now
Sri Lanka has had a troubled few years but as it makes a resounding comeback, there has never been a better time to visit.
- Lee Tulloch
Best things to see, eat and do in Colombo, Sri Lanka: Expert expat tips
So good are Sri Lankan curries that this expat craves them when he returns to Australia.
- Belinda Jackson
Colombo, Sri Lanka places to eat: Six of the best cafes
So much superb tea, so little time, alongside hip decor, top-drawer coffee and tempting treats.
- Louise Southerden
Travel guide and things to do in Colombo, Sri Lanka: The three-minute guide
With unrest well behind it, Sri Lanka's capital is refurbishing magnificent colonial buildings, erecting hotels with ocean views and adding to its already lively cafe and dining scene.
- Louise Southerden
Dwell, Colombo: Inside Sri Lanka's first Japanese hotel
An innovative oasis of Japanese calm and the perfect counterpoint to the hustle of Colombo.
- Louise Southerden
Airline review: SriLankan Airlines economy class, Singapore-Colombo
Of the world's top 100 airlines, SriLankan came 95th - but that doesn't show in the passenger experience.
- Louise Southerden
Airline review: SriLankan Airlines from Melbourne to Colombo, business class
Bringing Sri Lankan gin, gracious service and nifty pod design to the in-flight table.
- Julietta Jameson
Maniumpathy hotel review, Colombo: Magnificent 19th century mansion is now boutique hotel
Maniumpathy is magnificent - a fine, rewarding alternative to a stay in a larger hotel.
- Anthony Dennis