A Whale of a Time in Trincomalee
Sri Lanka’s picturesque beaches put this tiny island on the world map. The golden sandy beaches are a haven to many travellers who cross the seas to lie across just to get the right amount of tan. Dur ...
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The Everlasting Treasury of Life I Habarana Village by Cinnamon
In 1979, a few hoteliers stumbled upon a chena land, barren and left untouched. Fallen for its charm, they acquired the property, a vast 53 acres. The land was located in Habarana, a quaint village in ...
History of Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo’s Iconic Library
Let’s go back to the good old days, when time seemed to move at a slower pace, an era when there were ample reasons to celebrate life. Let’s delve into the history and stories of The Library at Cinnam ...
Love in the Tropics I A Valentines Day Special From the Maldives!
The Maldives archipelago is located where the elements of nature collide. There, the mysterious Indian ocean, the bright sun of the tropics, the calm and crisp winds and the palm trees are in perfect ...
Your Ultimate Guide for Long Weekend’s in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka may be a small island nation, but it has a lot of things going on for it! One of those things going on for Sri Lanka are the long weekends in Sri Lanka in 2022. This year, seven public holid ...
The Miracle of Wilderness – Minneriya Elephant Gathering
The month of July marks the beginning of the dry season in Sri Lanka. As the rain ceases, the vast paddy and chena fields in the central province of the island are nourished by the Minneriya Tank. Fre ...
Meet Chef Khan – The Story Behind the Maestro!
Meet Chef Khan, the Group Indian Chef of Tandoor – the authentic Indian Restaurant at Cinnamon Bey Beruwala! In the summer of ’98, he visited Sri Lanka and completely fell in love with thi ...
A Time Capsule for Heritage and Culture
By the river of Mahaweli and above the cityscape of Kandy resides the legacy of William Dunuwille, built into his home: the Dunuwille Walawwa. Almost a century after, the majesty of his home is celebr ...
Your Holiday Guide for Christmas in Colombo!
Its Christmas in Colombo! The city lights, carols on the radio and the chilly weather that is already upon us is bringing the spirit of Christmas in Sri Lanka and the merry cheer to all our hearts. Ha ...
Fast Facts About Sri Lanka’s First Immersive Art Festival
To celebrate its illustrious journey of 75 years of dance, the Chitrasena Vajira Dance Foundation announced the launch of ‘The Guru Gedara Festival’ the First Immersive Traditional Arts Festival ̵ ...