Sri Lanka Named One of BBC’s Best Places to Travel in 2025 – A Small Island, with Plenty of Allures

The popularity of Sri Lanka as a premier holiday destination was once again put in the spotlight this year as it gained a coveted position in the inaugural guide of BBC’s “The 25 best places to travel in 2025”. The list which was published on 16th January 2025 on the travel section of the BBC website, saw this enchanting island in South Asia coming in the top 10. Each of the destinations was picked not only due to the amazing experiences they offered but also due to their initiatives to preserve the local cultural heritage, support local communities through tourism and protect the environment.

In the write-up about Sri Lanka, several places were mentioned, including Galle and the fact that it’s where one can savour new variations of traditional beverages like arrack. Of course, it should be noted that in Galle Sri Lanka, things to do are not relegated to just this. Those staying in traditional properties with luxury villas like Heenatigala Walawwa can explore the historic Dutch Fort as well as visit idyllic Unawatuna Beach, go whale watching in Mirissa and enjoy surfing along the south coast. With allures such as ancient temples, tea plantations amidst misty mountains, wild elephants and more in other areas, this small island looks set to attract even more travellers this year.