If you've been thinking about booking Sri Lanka luxury holidays later this year, you might want to get those plans solidified sooner rather than later. According to the most recent numbers out of Sri Lanka, the tourism industry in that country is red hot right now. Earnings jumped some 26.2% in March and April, adding more than US $192 million to the national economy.

The Indian Ocean island nation competes directly with the Maldives, the Seychelles, and Mauritius for arrivals coming from Europe and Asia. The national tourism board says that the top five countries supplying Sri Lanka with tourists are:

1. India

2. UK

3. Germany

4. China

5. Russia

What is impressive is the fact that these five countries made up roughly 44% of the total number of arrivals to Sri Lanka in March and April. For UK travellers especially, Sri Lanka is a destination that provides all of the beauty and wonder of the Indian Ocean region at a price that tends to be more affordable than some of the other options are.

According to news stories, Sri Lanka has been welcoming more arrivals every year since the end of the war in 2009. Last year it eclipsed 1.2 million visitors to earn more than $1.7 billion. The country hopes to top 2.5 million visitors within the next couple of years. Much of their focus right now is on China, but Sri Lanka is also investing heavily in European countries such as the UK and Germany.

Sri Lanka Has Plenty to Offer

Sri Lanka is divided into nine provinces and 25 separate districts, each with plenty to offer tourists. If you like history, it is a nation with rich colonial ties to the Netherlands and Great Britain. You can see it in much of the island's architecture. Where culture is concerned, Sri Lanka is an eclectic mixture driven mostly by the religious influences of Hinduism and Buddhism.

Of course, Sri Lanka has a lot to offer by way of its natural environment as well. It is home to a number of indigenous flora and fauna species as well as unique subspecies of elephants and leopards. There are many opportunities for trekking, biking, and undersea exploration.

Your Sri Lanka luxury holidays can be customised to take into account both your budget and your interests. We encourage you to take in the country's art scene, its live music, and the many festivals and public events it offers throughout the year. Local residents are always happy to welcome tourists into their communities with open arms.

We are a UK travel operator catering to all UK tourists interested in visiting a relaxing country for a few weeks away from home. We can arrange an exclusive stay in Sri Lanka or a shorter stay as part of a tour of the Indian Ocean region. Our luxury holiday packages put you right where you want to be with all the activities and experiences you are looking for.