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A veteran Arugam Bay international tourism investor speaks

Published on 26/10/2024 in Arugam Surf Club, Arugambay Surf Club, From our own Correspondent, front page, hotels, Nature, new, people, press coverage, the bay and Traveler's Reports. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

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By Surya Vishwa

Dr. M.T.A. Netzband-Miller has been connected with Arugam Bay since 1977 and now lives there permanently. In this interview, he speaks about why he chose Arugam Bay to establish his tourism venture and shares insights on the potential of tourism in Sri Lanka, his adopted country.

The awesome View towards AbaY Main Surf Point. Taken from the Old Siam View Ocean Fronted location

Q: Please introduce yourself and your contribution to tourism in Sri Lanka.

I am Dr. M.T.A. Netzband-Miller; 75 years of age, who grew up in different countries. My mother was from Netherlands and my father from the Isle of Man. I grew up and studied in Kenya and Uganda. 

I have been connected with Arugam Bay in Sri Lanka since 1977 and am living there permanently. I owned a hotel in Arugam Bay which was one of the oldest hotels here which got partially destroyed where the rooms and roofing were affected during the tsunami and now it is restricted to a restaurant and music as well as sports pub. The name is Old Siam View Sports and Live Music Pub. In addition I currently own the oldest hostel in Arugam Bay which has around 40 beds. Both establishments are in the same complex. My current wife and children manage them.

My mission has always been to promote this area and we did so throughout the civil war in Sri Lanka and post-tsunami years.
I am the founder and administrator of a few dozen internet based groups and pages that promote Arugam Bay and its tourism.

Many of these social media promotions are in foreign languages. Most are neutral tourism based information platforms that promote Sri Lanka which is a wonderful tourism destination.

Q: Why did you choose Arugam Bay for establishing your tourism venture in this country?

 In my profession as a foreign consultant I had the blessing to visit and work in 119 nations; in all the continents.

In my travel I have not experienced any other resort which – in my view – has as much potential as Arugam Bay. It is a very blessed and very special place on earth.

Even now, after 47 years I have the same feeling once I cross the AbaY Bridge into our enclave!

I consider Sri Lanka and Arugam Bay to be my home and always feel happy to be back home whenever I travel elsewhere.


Q: What are your insights on the potential of tourism in your adopted country?

In short, I can say that the potential of Arugam Bay is incredible. 

I fell in love with Arugam Bay and also with my first wife – a Sri Lankan, on first sight in 1977 and we married soon after.

The nature based bounty of this nation is certainly incredible – but it needs a re-think on how to get it right in tourism strategy.

AbaY is special because of many factors:

Firstly, the weather. It hardly ever rains here. However, it is not arid, due to rivers ending here. Generally there is no rabies, no dengue, no sand flies and no COVID. 

We are also many kilometres away from the next towns so no industry and no pollution.

This means that there is around 100 km unspoiled oceanfront to the south and also to the north. There are dozens of fine surf breaks and no sharks. There is amazing wildlife. Not just Kumana or Lahugala but even all around Arugam Bay. 

Arugam Bay has a nice mixed community. There is no tension between residents in general. There is a great government hospital and now a state pharmacy. There are many other wonderful reasons why one should visit this part of the world. 



Q: What do you see as the supporting factors as well as obstacles for tourism here in this adopted country?

The supporting factors include the amazing nature, great climate. The factors that have to be rectified include the visa issues which are a real concern and way behind many competing nations.

The court system must be improved. It takes too long and is unfair to visitors. Budget airlines should be promoted.

Mattala is a perfect location for a tourist hub and this has to be seriously thought of.



Q: In Sri Lanka there is a new fear psychosis concerning an attack in Arugam Bay. With your long experience here how do you assess this situation? 

There is a total over reaction. No one here is worried. I have been talking to many foreigners here and they do not feel that their lives are under threat in anyway whatsoever. Nobody locally has been attacked. There seems to be only an overdose of rumours. It is said that there was a fear of an attack of some sort on a small Jewish community centre around 200 metres from our place. It is a premises which had chairs and tables and kitchenware to enable cooking and serving of meals. It has never been operating as far as I know as a synagogue. The military seems to be handling the situation very professionally. One thing I can say with certainty is that none of us feel we are threatened by any terror linked attack.



Q: So you reiterate that the situation is calm in Arugam Bay and safe for foreigners?

Yes. I was busy in Colombo trying to resolve a serious visa issue concerning my locally born and raised children when the news came in about a security issue in Arugam Bay.

We at once decided to return, to support their mother (home alone in AbaY).

In Colombo all warned us not to go claiming it’s dangerous.

We arrived this morning at sunrise to AbaY, our hometown.

We were totally surprised that all is calm, quiet and nobody seems to be concerned at all.

In fact most locals – and I know everyone under the age for 50 here – are unaware of what all this extra security on the street is all about. We generally feel that it is to show that this nation cares for its foreigners and we salute the Sri Lankan military for their efficiency.



Q: Could you comment on the concept of peacebuilding and tourism in this world as a whole which needs peace quite desperately?

 All my life we always insisted on treating everyone with respect and without any prejudice. No matter what skin colour, religion, race or nationality.

Every human has the same hope for life to be better each day. They all care for their own family, children, wish for peace and happiness. Only twisted agendas or misguided interpretations get people to hate and fight each other.

Even now, with the increasing global conflicts we admire when so-called enemies meet, talk, find solutions and end up with a hug. My advice is to clear the mind, ignore pre-programmed opinions and give everyone a chance by listening to each other.

We demarcate persons based on countries according to global popularity or disfavour as it may be at some given point. There is now focus on Israelis. But how many of us have actually had a civilised chat with a real person from these nations? We as tourism operators do that, every day and both sides always have a point. One thing all of us humans have to remember is that two wrongs never make it right.

Source:
https://www.ft.lk/harmony_page/A-veteran-Arugam-Bay-international-tourism-investor-speaks/10523-768434

AbaY – LIVE Music events. Daily!

Published on 02/09/2024 in hotels and restaurants. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Times are changing, and even Arugam Bay now has many
“Come and see my laptop: LIVE”
events.

However there are also DAILY Bands and Musicians performing in the more popular venues.
Supporting local talents, and they charge NO admission at all.

The Old Siam View Hotel (Brew & Music Pub) has a long tradition and hosts only LIVE performances.
Indeed, Every night during the week: There NEVER is a dull day – and this old concept still seems to be popular. Often ending up in Open Mic sessons where Guests join Inn.

Below is the initial program to kick off the Supen High Season September:


Rohantha and his band will be on
Today (Monday 2nd, 4th & 6th)

Awesome Mr. Dain will be on stage. And in between.
And whenever needed.

Both great artists played at the Old Siam View before (with great success)
But that was almost 20 years ago:
We are Happy to see them Back Home!

AbaY = Open All-Year- Round !

Published on 14/12/2023 in front page, guesthouse, hotels, restaurants and Traveler's Reports. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Arugam Bay.
The weather Wonder of Asia

Our remote, South/South Eastern Resort is a true All Year Round Destination.

The weather is unique,
Swimming is fine at all times; there are no dangerous currents.
In the Winter our wild Life is amazing, Kumana National Park is nearby
The population mainly speaks TAMIL (& English).
Indian/ Tamil Nadu Visitors will feel specially welcome!
Below are some of our areas most loyal Establishments, pledged to remain open 12 months / year:

Establishments who remain open all year:

1.) Way of the Bay
2.) AZURE Swim Store
3.) Riva de Sole
4.) GECKO
5.) Paddyway Resort & Restaurant
6.) Hideaway Resort
7.) Oasis Bay
8.) Wateredge Hotel
9.) Beach Wave
10.) Whisky Point Resort
11.) Atteriya Chill
12.) Sand Dune Beach Villa
13.) East Surf Cabanas
14.) Spice Trail (incl. Kaffi, LBK)
15.) Sandy Beach
16.) Hakuna Matata
17.) Popoyo Surf Resort
18.) Bay Vista Hotel & Restaurant
19.) Cresent Bay
20.) Oruwa Boutique Villa
21.) Surf & Sand Hotel
22.) Rams Resort
23.) Oceano Beach Villa
24.) Another World
25.) Surfers Park
26.) Star Rest Beach Hotel
27.) Flymoon Hotel
28.) Lazy Bay Surf Camp
29.) Sweet Home Villa
30.) Hotel Alaskabay
31.) The Surf Access Guest House
32.) Mermaids Village Restaurant
33.) Dream Garden Resort
34.) Shim Beach Resort
35.) Comfort Beach Hotel
36.) Cili Pizza and Room
37.) Sunset View Beach Hotel
38.)Beach Cab Resort
39.) Surf Beach Hotel
40.) Happy Bay Guest House
41.) Zimbay Guest House
42.) Family House
43.) Tropicana Home Stay
44.) PIZZA Hub & Dosa Station!
45.) Clear Point Super Market
46.) Arne’s Place
47.) Blue Wave Hotel
48.) SVH Thai Restaurant
49.) Arugam Bay Hostel
50.) Siam View Brew Pub

Plus some of the additions we received after the initial deadline:
51.) Danish Villa
52.) Artist Village
53.) m. Meena local Bar

Use Google Maps to look up and locate any of the above Places
Prices, Photos and Reviews are shown and will assist you to chose the Best for you.

Amazing AbaY

Published on 03/04/2023 in accomodation, Arugam Bay Surf Club, Arugambay Surf Club, bars, cabanas, front page, hotels, Nature and restaurants. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

Arugam Bay is a true ALL-Year-Round Destination.

True, the resort is mainly known as S.E. Asia’s and Sri Lanka’s prime Surf Destination.
And indeed the waves are best April – November in the East of our island.

But there are a lot more things to do – even if you are not a Surfer!

In fact:
More and more visitors have discovered that winters are the BEST times to enjoy the
Mild, not hot – not Cool.
But there is a very Dry Climate in Arugam Bay = November -to- April.
AbaY = The Weather Wonder of Asia: 340 days Sunshine / year!
No other report can offer such an amazing weather pattern.

Furthermore:
The Best, the perhaps most popular Arugam Establishments remain OPEN all Year round.
And as such AbaY never has an “Off- Season”. The resort never shuts down as such.

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Lankan’s biggest surfing event ever scheduled for June

Published on 04/02/2019 in bars, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page, parties, surf, Surf competition and Surf Federation News. 0 Comments

International Surf WQS planned at Arugam Bay this June!

With the growing success of the Surfing Federation of Sri Lanka (SFSL), it will host the World’s most accomplished Surfers in a World Qualifying Series (WQS) competition this June at Arugam Bay.

The SFSL is a member of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka and will play a big part in the proceedings.

Altogether, 145 competitors and 105 officials from 22 countries such as United States, Brazil, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Portugal, France, Japan and Indonesia, to name a few. are billed to participate, with the projected income for Sri Lanka set at US$ 450,000.

Surf Champ. Julian Wilson. Enjoying his winning with a cool Corona @ the Siam View

The World Surf League (WSL) is the home of professional Surfing, and the WQS events are given Star Ratings with this particular event made a 6 Star Event, the highest rating in this series, up with the Hawaiian events and attracting the very best of professional Surfers. In the exciting world of professional Surfing no one is safe on the “tour” and attendance and good results at these events, held worldwide, are vital in keeping the dreams alive of a possible world title one day.

The WQS is the only possible route into the final Championship Tour that decides a world champion from 32 Surfers, but those in the lower rankings of the Championship Tour have to compete in the WQS events to stay on that tour, so expect to see some of the biggest names in Surfing gracing our waves.

The global media presence at the WSL events is massive with an expected 120 million online viewers over an event window. This media exposure would be a huge boost to, not only Arugam Bay and Eastern Sri Lanka, but to the entire Sri Lankan tourism sector. Sri Lanka would be up in the rankings of Hawaii, California and Australia who of course are major venues for WSL events.

WSL events are expect to bring around US$ 450,000 of direct revenue to the area where the competitions are held, but it’s the aftermath of this exposure online that has made a huge and positive impact for many countries that have hosted these events.

So how do they find a winner? Surfers are judged by a panel of 5 professional judges who travel the tour and the Surfer will be judged according to a set criteria, with each wave judged out of a possible maximum 10 in a 20-30 minute period. Of course, they are surfing against their rivals but more than that, they are trying to catch the judges eyes with a solid performance. Its exciting stuff and quite easy to understand. Even the layman can often give a solid opinion on a spectacular surfing display. Surfers compete against one another in groups of 4 until the final exciting rounds where its man-on-man competition until the winner is crowned. They receive considerable prize money too for their efforts.

source (of the text content):
http://www.sundaytimes.lk/190203/sports/lankans-biggest-surfing-event-ever-scheduled-for-june-334099.html(0)

A FREE Happy New Year’s Eve Party @ The SVH

Published on 28/12/2018 in Arugam Bay Surf Club, Arugam Surf Club, Arugambay Surf Club, bars, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page and parties. 0 Comments

The Old Siam View Hotel is inviting EVERYONE to celebrate the NEW YEAR 2019.
The will be LIVE Music, a Magic Show and of course a fully licensed Bar with fine wines and draft beers.
Also of course, as “Siam” Stands for:
A great authentic THAI restaurant.
EVERYONE is most welcome to join in; especially Families and children!
Please keep drunks and aggressive guys out – and go easy on fireworks.
Everything else is completely free (Just pay for food & drinks pse)

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Luftwaffe Magazin mentions AbaY !

Published on 07/08/2018 in Arugam Surf Club, bars, blog, Blogs, front page, press coverage, presse-deutsch and Traveler's Reports. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

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ARUGAM BAY: POTHEADS, SURFERS AND A GREAT DREAM Cheap nasonex nasal spray A?Exploring the real Sri Lanka is best done by bus. What you should know: Buses never use their brakes, and love to overtake. Rock-hard benches, diesel engines that sound like tractors and a Bollywood-style soundtrack are all part of the trip to Arugam Bay. Ita??s a genuine experience and takes ten hours.

A two-kilometer stretch of street lined with huts, houses and small hotels: This is the east coasta??s legendary surf spot. West of the place also known as a??A-Bay,a?? peacocks strut across paddy fields, and further south, elephants lumber through the wilderness. I arrive with a headache, a backache and hurting ears: I need a beer. The Siam View Hotel, owned by A-Bay veteran Fred Netzband-A?Miller, 65, serves the best beer, I am told. a??I came here in the seventies, to smoke pot and surf,a?? says the Dutchman. a??Then I met a A?local woman. She said therea??d be nothing happening between us unless I married her first. So I did a?? ten days later.a??

We are on the roof of his hotel, on the Flower Power Terrace. Over a beer a?? homemade and excellent, by the way a?? Fred talks about the wild days in A-Bay a?? and about the civil war, the battles that raged on other beaches not far from here. Surfers still came to A-Bay, though a?? for the spectacular waves a?? if necessary even traveling through the region occupied by the rebel Tamil Tigers. Fred also experienced and survived the 2004 tsunami in A-Bay: a??I was up here, partying with my staff. All of a sudden, there was salt water sloshing into my gin and tonic. Absolutely unacceptable!a?? Then the easy smile he has worn until now disappears. a??But seriously, you know: The party saved our lives.a??

Others were not so fortunate: Up to 38 000 Sri Lankans lost their lives in the tsunami, among them the father of Irsah and Irfan. On the beach in the morning, I meet the 25-year-old twins, who work as surf instructors and fishermen today. a??We were 14,a?? Irfan says, a??and had to quit school because our mother had no money.a?? Today, they are short of cash again; this time to fullfill the great dream they share. Irsah points to a structure at the top of the beach with no walls, but a large roof about 14 to 15 square meters in area, made of palm leaves and supported by tree trunks. a??Thata??s going to be our surf school,a?? Irsah tells me, a??as soon as we have a few spare rupees, wea??ll carry on building, buy some second-hand boards. And then wea??ll really make a splash a?? youa??ll see!a??

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Extract from a Lufthansa Magazine Article
https://magazin.lufthansa.com/xx/en/travel-en/back-to-a-future-sri-lanka/

Introducing: New Places in Arugam Bay

Published on 11/02/2018 in front page, guesthouse and hotels. 0 Comments

The remote Bay of Arugam is developing fast.
Here we mention a few new places in town.
(Photos and text supplied by the establishment)

Beach Wave Hotel

Owner Name : A.B.M. NaleemA?(+94777274337)
Manager : J.M. SilmirA?(+94752733380)
Booking Details rates :
2A?Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Side Sea View ( Air Condition)
January – March = 16 US$
April = 30 US$
May – June = 45US$
July – AugustA? = 65 US$

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September = 60 US$
October = 50 US$A? 48
November – December = 25 US$
2A?A?Deluxe Double Room withA?A?Side Sea ViewA?(Fan)
January – March = 15 US$
April =A?25A?US$
May to June =A?42A?US$
July & August & September =61US$
October =A?58A?US$
November – December =A?23A?US$
* note:A?We have this room information right now. Because we are currently building some more rooms. After creating rooms we will give you more information.

Summer night Party @ the Old Siam View

Published on 03/06/2017 in Arugam Bay Surf Club, Arugam Surf Club, Arugambay Surf Club, bars, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page, Fun, parties, press coverage and presse-deutsch. 1 Comment

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AbaY’s Backpacker’s Dream (from $8)

Published on 14/04/2017 in accomodation, bars, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page, hotels and restaurants. 0 Comments

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LuftHansa Magazin: “Back to a future”

Published on 18/03/2017 in Arugam Bay Surf Club, Arugam Surf Club, bars, From our own Correspondent, front page, press coverage, presse-deutsch and Traveler's Reports. 0 Comments

Here is a short version of an article which was 1st published in a German onboard flight magazine:

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ARUGAM BAY: POTHEADS, SURFERS AND A GREAT DREAM

A?Exploring the real Sri Lanka is best done by bus. What you should know: Buses never use their brakes, and love to overtake. Rock-hard benches, diesel engines that sound like tractors and a Bollywood-style soundtrack are all part of the trip to Arugam Bay. Ita??s a genuine experience and takes ten hours.

A two-kilometer stretch of street lined with huts, houses and small hotels: This is the east coasta??s legendary surf spot. West of the place also known as a??A-Bay,a?? peacocks strut across paddy fields, and further south, elephants lumber through the wilderness. I arrive with a headache, a backache and hurting ears: I need a beer. The Siam View Hotel, owned by A-Bay veteran Fred Netzband-A?Miller, 65, serves the best beer, I am told. a??I came here in the seventies, to smoke XXX and surf,a?? says the Dutchman. a??Then I met a A?local woman…….a?? Purchase femcare

We are on the roof of his hotel, on the Flower Power Terrace. Over a beer a?? homemade and excellent, by the way a?? Fred talks about the wild days in A-Bay a?? and about the civil war, the battles that raged on other beaches not far from here. Surfers still came to A-Bay, though a?? for the spectacular waves a?? if necessary even traveling through the region occupied by the rebel Tamil Tigers. Fred also experienced and survived the 2004 tsunami in A-Bay: a??I was up here, partying with my staff. All of a sudden, there was salt water sloshing into my gin and tonic. Absolutely unacceptable!a?? Then the easy smile he has worn until now disappears. a??But seriously, you know: The party saved our lives.a??

Others were not so fortunate: Up to 38?000 Sri Lankans lost their lives in the tsunami, among them the father of Irsah and Irfan. On the beach in the morning, I meet the 25-year-old twins, who work as surf instructors and fishermen today. a??We were 14,a?? Irfan says, a??and had to quit school because our mother had no money.a?? Today, they are short of cash again; this time to fulfill the great dream they share. Irsah points to a structure at the top of the beach with no walls, but a large roof about 14 to 15 square meters in area, made of palm leaves and supported by tree trunks. a??Thata??s going to be our surf school,a?? Irsah tells me, a??as soon as we have a few spare rupees, wea??ll carry on building, buy some second-hand boards. And then wea??ll really make a splash a?? youa??ll see!a??

First civil war, then a tsunami a?? until recently, only fearless travelers sought out Sri Lanka. Thata??s changed and people are flocking to the island again. Our author went in search of its magic and discovered an urban jungle with a soul, legendary beaches and a holy mountain

Happiness, it seems, is here for the taking a?? the ocean so blue, the flowers such a blaze of color, the streets so clean. Glittering towers dreamed up by the worlda??s best architects reach for the sky. A tantalizing vision, but too good to be true. For now, at least, only a computer-generated idyll, this vision is plastered on construction site fences around Colombo. The reality is quite a different story: Sri Lankaa??s city of millions stinks. Ita??s a sweaty, noisy, rattletrap of a place that stifles your breath. Its streets are dangerous and the weather makes you suffer a?? one minute the tropical sun is frying your brain, the next, a cloudburst knocks you off your feet. Tourist attractions, parks, beaches? Palaces or museums? Such things barely exist here a?? as yet.

Civil war raged in Sri Lanka for a bitter 26 years. Although most of the fighting took place in the north and east, the entire island seemed paralyzed, including Colombo on the west coast. Today, more than six years since the end of the war, investors are flocking to the city. Tourists are also returning to Sri Lanka, their number nearly four times that in 2009. Most still give the unlovely urban sprawl that is Colombo a wide berth, but this is set to change. On Galle Road, just steps from the Indian Ocean, hotel tower blocks are taking shape, and therea??s an entire new neighborhood planned next door a?? an ambitious, classy, ultramodern development project built on land to be reclaimed from the ocean.

The mood on the art scene is also euphoric at present. a??We are seeing collectors and curators coming in from all over the world,a?? says Saskia Fernando, 33, whose art gallery shares her name. Its snow-white walls display works vaguely reminiscent of Frida Kahlo and Salvador DalA?: surreal, opulent, brilliantly colored. And yet, a sense of identity grounded somewhere between India and the South Seas is already apparent. a??For the first time in Sri Lanka, artists are able to make a living from their work,a?? says Fernando. a??When I set up my gallery six years ago, that was unthinkable.a??

How does she envision the future? a??Sometimes I am concerned for our soul,a?? she replies. a??Construction is in progress everywhere a?? at the expense of our environment, culture and tradition. But of course we urgently need development, tourism, jobs. And mostly I do feel positive because the soul of Sri Lanka is its people. They are so amazing, so irrepressible.a?? Later on, wandering through the city, I begin to understand what she meant. No matter how crowded, noisy or down-at-heel Colombo is, people smile at you as though their life depended on it; almost as if they had decided to be the happiest people on earth in spite of everything.
source & full article:
http://magazin.lufthansa.com/at/en/travel-en/back-to-a-future-sri-lanka/

A walk tru AbaY – Nov. 2016

Published on 10/11/2016 in accomodation, bars, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page, guesthouse, hotels and restaurants. 0 Comments

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New Year Party Invitation

Published on 25/12/2015 in bars, From our own Correspondent, front page, Music and parties. 0 Comments

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Join us as we Celebrate NYE at the Old, Original – non Commercial – Siam View, Arugam Bay.
Music provided by ALOKA with DJ DIL from the Maldives.
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NO dress Code!
FREE Entrance!
Be the 1st on Sri Lanka to welcome the New Year – on the still not too commercialized Eastern Coast.

PM makes revelations about a “mansion” in Arugam Bay

Published on 16/02/2015 in AbTa News, front page, hotels, Money Matters and press coverage. 0 Comments

…….“Sri lankaa??s best beach is in Arugam Bay” ……
Addressing a public meeting on Sunday, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe revealed facts about a mansion that was being built in Arugam Bay.

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The meeting was held in the Uluwitige area in Galle.

Prime Minister Wickremesinghe speaking at the meeting expressed these views,

a??Recently I located a palace. It is bigger than the Buckingham palace. This was found in Arugam Bay. This palace also has a name. It is called the International Coordinating Headquarters. What we have found here are chalets, in other words holiday bungalows. There were 57 chalets. They were VIP chalets with pools. There are three pools. This is in the sea and it is 100 feet long. Sri lankaa??s best beach is in Arugam Bay. There are pools here. What is the purpose of this. Can international coordination be done from Arugam Bay Canon imageprograf ipf755 prices ? For whom are these built? Now we have put a halt to it. They have already built 15. Only walls have been put up and we have stopped further work. The Parliament has not given approval for this. Money from the Presidential Secretariat has been given for this. All financial regulations have been violated. Who paid for these? When these expenses were stopped, we could lower the fuel prices.a??

Minister of Mass media and Parliamentary affairs Gayantha Karunathilake too expressed views at the meeting.

a??They filled their pockets with commissions from road construction. This government will initiate a new beginning where everything will be done in a transparent way. All this would be done within the one hundred day programme.a??

http://newsfirst.lk/english/2015/02/pm-makes-revelations-mansion-arugam-bay/78216

Always in Season: Arugam Bay

Published on 24/10/2014 in From our own Correspondent, front page, guesthouse and hotels. 4 Comments

Unless you are a surfer:
NOW is the BEST time to visit sunny Arugam Bay!
Brilliant weather
Mild & Sunny
Calm, Clear sea
Great Wild Life
Amazing Historical Places
Plenty of vacant rooms
Who says: It’s ‘Low’Season in the Bay of Arugam ?

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HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Published on 11/08/2014 in accomodation, Blogs, From our own Correspondent, front page, guesthouse, people, the bay and Traveler's Reports. 0 Comments

As with most Asian countries, ita??s not necessary to book accommodation, or anything else, in advance when visiting Sri Lanka. However, I knew that Ia??d be arriving into Arugam Bay in the middle of peak season aka surf season and so I emailed a couple of places to see whether they had any room. Most replied saying that they were full, with the exception of the Siam view hotel, whose reply was, well, intriguing:

No problem, dear Tom-Tom.
Just make your way.
(“But “Don’t mention the War” 😉
Drop in.
And all will fall into ita??s place.

No worries.

Arugam bay, and this hostel both sounded like my kind of places, and they havena??t disappointed. The town itself is a small, relaxed, hippy surf town, pretty much a Sri Lankan Byron bay. Except that ita??s much cheaper a?? a coconut costs less than 50 cents a?? is less busy, has pumping waves and there arena??t the stupidly strict drinking rules that exist in my usual hippy paradise. So far so good, then I got to the hostel.

AbaY Beach in front of the YMCA

AbaY Beach in front of the YMCA

The YMCA is right in the centre of town, and it is the first hostel Ia??ve come across in Sri Lanka, the first time that Ia??ve had air-conditioning, and the cheapest accommodation Ia??ve found. I wandered into the only dorm room, and I wandered into a new family. The floor was covered in sand (sorry Fred), a mouse ate through my iPhone case and 500 rupees, the power is intermittent, and I used a towel as a bedsheet for a week, but the YMCA is everything a hostel should be.

YMCArugam's Road front

YMCArugam’s Road front

Ita??s full of fascinating and fun people, inspiring quotes cover the walls, and the relaxed approach of the owners makes for an incredibly welcoming atmosphere. The guys running it didna??t even know that I was staying for the first 4 days, and Ia??ve now been here 7 days and I still havena??t paid for one yet, a perfect environment for someone that hasna??t had a house key for over a year.

YMCA Philosophy

YMCA Philosophy

Little Derek (great name for a baby!) runs around the hostel naked, therea??s a brightly painted VW camper can parked in the garden, and the locals chat to you while youa??re using the outdoor showers, with butterflies swooping overhead.

The owners, of various hippy and traveller backgrounds, even offer the rooms for free on couchsurfing.com if theya??re not occupied by paying guests. When I asked one of the owners why theya??re so relaxed, the response was a fairly obvious one: when youa??ve lived through a tsunami, nothing else seems worth worrying about.

If I ever do own my own hostel, I want the atmosphere to be based on this one. I wona??t make any money, like the guys here dona??t, but Ia??ll have a great time with great people and thata??s what really matters to me. Unfortunately, however, all good things must come to an end, and most of our family have gone their separate ways, despite staying for far longer than planned, and I will leave tomorrow too. Fortunately, thata??s because I have to catch my flight to the Maldives for some more sun, sea and surf, life is tough right now!

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