Sri Lanka has re-emerged as a hot destination for savvy travelers. It is an exotic confluence of ancient kingdoms, tropical shorelines, earthy cuisine, tea plantations, and religious sites. Sri Lanka was also recently named one of the top 15 most affordable destinations for 2012. Check out my recent article on Travelhoppers, Sri Lanka: A Paradise Rediscovered, where I explore 5 must-see attractions in the Emerald Isle of the Indian Ocean.