Pearl of the Indian Ocean

10 MARCH 2004
FACT FILE

Abercrombie & Kent offers an 11-night trip to Sri Lanka, including economy flights with Sri Lankan Airlines, private sightseeing, entrance fees and accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, from £1,235 per person. A three-night extension to Yala costs from £500 per person. All hotels in our piece can be included in an Abercrombie & Kent itinerary, excluding Helga's Folly, tel: (00 94) 81 223 4571; www.helgasfolly.com. For reservations or details of holidays in Sri Lanka with Abercrombie & Kent, tel: 0845 070 0615; or visit www.abercrombiekent.co.uk.

Sri Lankan Airlines is the only airline to offer non-stop flights to Sri Lanka, with 11 flights a week from Heathrow. For reservations tel: 020 8538 2001; www.srilankan.aero.

Since the ceasefire the Foreign Office has deemed Sri Lanka a safe place to travel. However, advice should be sought before visiting some areas, particularly the extreme north. For up-to-date information, visit the Foreign Office website, www.fco.gov.uk.