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At the start of this year, Sri Lanka was experiencing a tourism boom and with visitor arrivals up 12 per cent from 2018. Following April’s terrorist attacks , Sri Lanka’s international arrivals fell by 71 per cent, the lowest since Sri Lanka’s civil war ended a decade ago, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. To combat this drastic drop, the Sri Lankan government is now waiving the visa fee for tourists from 48 countries (the UK included) saving Brits £30. The new initiative came into place on August 1 and will be available for one-month visas. The British Foreign Office downgraded its travel warnings on June 6 and Sri Lanka has seen a slow uptick in visitor arrivals ever since. A tranquil place, Sri Lanka is full of happy people, misty mountaintops, lush waterfalls, great waves, seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Geoffrey Bawa architecture and chilled vibes. Not only that, it is also home to the oldest and most holistic … [Read more...] about The best hotels in Sri Lanka

Samuel Stebbins and Michael B. Sauter 24/7 Wall Street Published 7:27 AM EDT Jun 27, 2019 By several economic indicators, the United States is in a historic era of prosperity. The unemployment rate recently hit 3.3%, its lowest point since the 1960s; the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached an all-time high last year; and over the past decade, incomes have climbed by 14% nationwide, and by at least 16% in over a dozen states. In this context, it can be easy to overlook the parts of the country that have been left behind. In nearly every state in the nation, there is at least one county where social and economic measures reflect a poor quality of life. To identify the worst counties to live in, 24/7 Wall St. used U.S. Census Bureau data to construct an index of three measures: poverty, the percentage of adults who have at least a bachelor’s degree, and average life expectancy at birth. Only counties with populations of at least 10,000 were considered. County equivalents … [Read more...] about The worst county to live in all 50 states

Samuel Stebbins 24/7 Wall Street Published 8:27 AM EDT May 14, 2019 Quality of life is subject to countless quantitative and qualitative factors – not the least of which is environment. While living in an ideal city by no means assures personal contentment, conditions like crime, unemployment, and inordinately high living costs can detract from the quality of life in any city. 24/7 Wall St. created an index consisting of over two dozen measures to identify the worst cities to live in in every state. Our list includes cities, towns, villages, boroughs, and Census designated places. We did not include places with fewer than 8,000 residents in our analysis. Because no two states are exactly alike, the kinds of issues affecting the cities on this list vary considerably. U.S. News rankings: Washington is the best state in America Rich cities: Here's the list of the most affluent town in every state in the US For many of these cities, the problems are serious and deeply … [Read more...] about Worst cities to live in, state by state. Here’s the list

Food Joe Rogers 17 Apr 2019 Read on London’s best underground bars and restaurants Marie-Claire Chappet London’s food scene may be world class but come summer time there is an obvious gap in the market for al fresco dining. The problem is, at least in part, architectural; there isn’t much room for rooftop terraces and pavement cafés in ancient Soho, for instance. But new developments across the capital are acknowledging the fact that London’s summers can lend themselves to outdoor eating that city dwellers love to eat outside when it’s part of a new dining experience. Here are a few such new openings to look out for this spring. Vinegar Yard, London Bridge Credit: Harvey Pearson If you were planning on walking from Borough Market to Maltby Street Ropewalk but were worried about getting ravenous on the way then fear not, Vinegar Yard has you covered. This open-air market promises casual dining of the communal bench on astro-turf … [Read more...] about London’s best outdoor eateries

Justin Rose turns the page in on Thursday at Augusta of what has already been an extraordinary career.   Firmly established as a modern great, yet many are unaware of just how special Rose is due to his unassuming nature. The 38-year-old will begin The Masters, the year’s first major, as the world No 1, a feat established with a meticulous approach in recent years that has ground down his opponents. Rose has already secured himself copious amounts of cash (ranking sixth in the all-time money list), legendary Ryder Cup status and that elusive major after triumphing back in 2013 at the US Open. Yet, entering 2019, Rose threatened to disrupt a flawless, methodical approach, discarding his trusted TaylorMade clubs for the flashy, premium Japanese manufacturer Honma. We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view. From 15p €0.18 $0.18 USD 0.27 a day, more exclusives, analysis and extras. Subscribe now The move is evidence of … [Read more...] about Why The Masters could elevate Justin Rose to even greater heights