‘The Most Desirable Island in the World’ award for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has been awarded the title of ‘The Most Desirable Island in the World’ winning the Gold award at the 23rd Annual Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2024 in the United Kingdom (UK).

Sri Lanka climbed from eighth place in 2023 to secure the coveted Gold award, marking a thrilling turnaround to accomplish this remarkable achievement reflecting the island’s captivating appeal and diverse offerings of tourist destinations that resulted in being voted by over 200,000 avid travelers from around the world.

The accolade was collected by the Sri Lanka Tourism Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam at the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2024 event which was held at the iconic Tate Modern in London, UK.

Sri Lanka, popularly known as the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, is an island known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, national parks abundant with wildlife and unspoiled stunning beaches that is continuing to capture the hearts of global travelers and explorers. “The nation’s history comes to life through spectacular monuments in the likes of Sigiriya Rock, the cave temples of Dambulla and the ancient ruins of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa.

Elsewhere, the leopard-filled national parks and the jungle-fringed beaches of Tangalle and Trincomalee show off SriLanka’s natural side.

But more recently, it’s the tea plantations and lush highlands of the centre that have caught the eye, with the fresh addition of the Pekoe Trail offering an exciting new way to explore Sri Lanka’s green heart”, The travel magazine ‘Wanderlust’ described Sri Lanka.

The Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2024 drew more than three million votes from more than 150,000 passionate readers from around the world, honoring top travel destinations, tour operators and travel brands classified under 22 categories.

This coveted Gold award won by Sri Lanka reinforces Sri Lanka’s remarkable position as a must-visit travel destination in the world and affirms the nation’s mesmerizing charm and scenic beauty which attract travelers worldwide.

 Source:Daily News