{"id":20364,"date":"2020-07-10T14:52:33","date_gmt":"2020-07-10T13:52:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/?p=20364"},"modified":"2025-05-19T08:44:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T07:44:20","slug":"is-sri-lanka-maldives-dubai-worth-the-hype","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/is-sri-lanka-maldives-dubai-worth-the-hype\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Sri Lanka, Maldives &#038; Dubai worth the hype?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Isn&#8217;t it a tad bit suspicious? Sri Lanka, Maldives &amp; Dubai have been off the charts when it comes to travel. Every person who has a penchant for travelling seems to be serenaded by the vivacious cascade of wonders these destinations bestow. How is it that everyone seems to fall in love with the same places over and over again? Well, I have my suspicions, but before my conspiracy theorist persona takes over and says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/flight-deals-to-sri-lanka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#0693e3\">Sri Lanka<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/flight-deals-to-maldives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#0693e3\">Maldives<\/span><\/strong><\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/flights-to-dubai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#0693e3\">Dubai<\/span><\/strong><\/a> are moving forward with experimentations of MK-Ultra on mass amounts of travellers, let&#8217;s see what the destinations really have in store of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\" id=\"heading\" ><strong>Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" data-id=\"41052\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Sri-Lanka-001-1-1-1024x516.jpg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka 001\" class=\"wp-image-41052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Sri-Lanka-001-1-1-1024x516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Sri-Lanka-001-1-1-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Sri-Lanka-001-1-1-768x387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Sri-Lanka-001-1-1.jpg 1190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" data-id=\"41051\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Sri-Lanka-002-1-1024x516.jpg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka 002\" class=\"wp-image-41051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Sri-Lanka-002-1-1024x516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Sri-Lanka-002-1-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Sri-Lanka-002-1-768x387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Sri-Lanka-002-1.jpg 1190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Sri Lanka&#8217;s like the character in a movie that shines from a mile away. I mean, yeah, sure, they usually end up being the one with a messed up past and a serial killer, but you get it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/holidays-to-sri-Lanka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#0693e3\">Sri Lanka<\/span><\/strong><\/a> always gleams. Character analysis aside, the island is home to an array of bliss-evoking beaches, eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, misty mountains and mellow green spaces. But did I say that was all? No, I didn&#8217;t. The tropically-amicable island also plays host to a plethora of fervid festivals, a cuisine that slaps no matter where you taste it (regardless of a high-scale restaurant or street stall), exotic wildlife sensations and a heartbeat-racing line of activities to do for landlubbers and sea-sport lovers alike. From hiking, cycling and rock climbing to surfing, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing &amp; rafting, there&#8217;s no place for the curious like Sri Lanka.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">I&#8217;ve also taken the liberty of lining down some of the tourists should run toward and away from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d1dade\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Suggested read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/reasons-why-you-should-visit-sri-lanka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#ff6900\">Need a reason to visit? We&#8217;ll give you plenty!<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Do&#8217;s &amp; Don&#8217;ts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Do pack appropriately \u2013 in regards to the climate, where you&#8217;re going and what you&#8217;re planning to do.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Make sure you do try the local cuisine and don&#8217;t just end up going to MacDonalds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Make sure you respect the Sri Lankan culture. Especially if you&#8217;re on a visit to a temple.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Now, to the don&#8217;ts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">First of all, let\u2019s all collectively agree to remember: no selfies with a statue of Buddha!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Don&#8217;t just stay in Colombo! There&#8217;s much more to the island. If you want a more elaborate answer on this, just check our E-book.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Also, try not to compare Sri Lanka to India. Some people let it slide, some people take offence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">But if you want the real deal, then take a quick scroll through our E-Book!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\" id=\"heading\" ><strong>Maldives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" data-id=\"41054\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Maldives-001-1024x516.jpg\" alt=\"Maldives 01\" class=\"wp-image-41054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Maldives-001-1024x516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Maldives-001-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Maldives-001-768x387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Maldives-001.jpg 1190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" data-id=\"41053\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Maldives-002-1024x516.jpg\" alt=\"Maldives 02\" class=\"wp-image-41053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Maldives-002-1024x516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Maldives-002-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Maldives-002-768x387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Maldives-002.jpg 1190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Etched with heavenly beauty at every corner, Maldives is perhaps one of the world\u2019s best destination when it comes to all things related to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/beach-holidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#0693e3\">beach holiday<\/span><\/strong><\/a> (well, I can think of some equals, but you get it, everything\u2019s about the Maldives in this segment). Consistently enthralling visitors for as long as anyone can remember, Maldives became a global hot-spot known for its unrivalled luxury &amp; hotels that redefine holidays, romantic corners (bleh) and white-sand beaches. I&#8217;m probably not the first to say this, but yes, if you\u2019re planning to have a getaway full of soul-stirring moments \u2013 I&#8217;d suggest the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/holidays-to-maldives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#0693e3\">Maldives<\/span><\/strong><\/a> any day. It gets the job done effortlessly, and I&#8217;m sure that&#8217;s what you would want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d1dade\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#050505\">Suggested Read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/holidays-to-the-maldives-a-tropical-essence-of-seclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#ff6900\">Get your read on about the highlights of Maldives!<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Whoever said you&#8217;d have to visit a place to know it (nobody has said that) hasn&#8217;t read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/travel-brochures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#0693e3\">E-book on the Maldives<\/span><\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\" id=\"heading\" ><strong>Dubai<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" data-id=\"41057\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dubai-01-1-1024x516.jpg\" alt=\"Dubai 01\" class=\"wp-image-41057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dubai-01-1-1024x516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dubai-01-1-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dubai-01-1-768x387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dubai-01-1.jpg 1190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" data-id=\"41056\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dubai-02-1024x516.jpg\" alt=\"Dubai 02\" class=\"wp-image-41056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dubai-02-1024x516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dubai-02-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dubai-02-768x387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dubai-02.jpg 1190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Life\u2019s too short to pretend Dubai isn\u2019t the city break every traveller dreams of taking! The city moves at miles beyond the usual pace, running alongside the future with a grip that translates into attractions you\u2019ve never laid eyes on before. So, let\u2019s take a quick dive into what you\u2019re getting yourself into! For instance, it\u2019s not all about bustling innovation and life-changing reflections of the future. Underneath all the exterior that makes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/holidays-to-dubai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#0693e3\">Dubai<\/span><\/strong><\/a> look more advanced than a sci-fi film, the city is also a safe haven for adrenaline junkies, shopaholics and night owls who love beat-blaring nightclubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Some people have trouble connecting with the city&#8217;s vibe in a few days, but I&#8217;m here to tell you that you could see almost all of it within a frame of just 48 hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">From taking a tour of the Jumeirah Mosque A.K.A one of the most photographed mosques in Dubai to sky diving above the Palm islands. Two whole days is all you need to get in line &amp; do all of the best things that make Dubai such a fantastic tourist highlight. You could catch the sunset by Burj Al Arab, dine &amp; shop at the Dubai Mall, explore Old Dubai and have your very own desert adventures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d1dade\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">S<\/span><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#313131\">uggested Read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/adrenaline-rushing-adventures-in-dubai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#ff6900\">Here&#8217;s why you won&#8217;t stop talking about Dubai<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d5b97fb03275f46366e343360e5c3e89\">If you want a more detailed summary of all things bright &amp; beautiful Dubai, just know that you&#8217;re one click away from it all with our <span class=\"tadv-color\">Dubai E-Book<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#020304\">All three of these destinations can be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/holiday-deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#0693e3\">any type of holiday<\/span><\/strong><\/a> you want! It could be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/family-holidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#0693e3\">family holiday<\/span><\/strong><\/a> for you to spend some quality time with the entire clan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">It could be a solo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/luxury-holidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#0693e3\">luxury getaway<\/span><\/strong><\/a> because I know all of these places have what it takes to give you an experience that drips with the most exceptional amenities you&#8217;ll ever see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">If these places haven&#8217;t left your mind (understandably), you could always check in with us on what prices we have for all three of the above. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/multi-centre-holidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#0693e3\">Booking a multi-centre holiday<\/span><\/strong><\/a> gets more relaxing with us, all it takes is a <span class=\"tadv-color\">call<\/span> or an email. Yup, it\u2019s that easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Isn&#8217;t it a tad bit suspicious? Sri Lanka, Maldives &amp; Dubai have been off the charts when it comes to travel. Every person who has a penchant for travelling seems to be serenaded by the vivacious cascade of wonders these destinations bestow. 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