With one foot in its storied past and the other stepping into a promising future, Oman is a diverse and exciting destination topped off with a wealth of staggeringly beautiful landscapes you can click your camera at. This is a place where warm Arabian hospitality ripples through the mountainous slopes of Jebel Akhdar and into the deep canyons of the Hajar Mountains. The Oman landscapes offer swoops of sand dunes, golden crescent beaches and mountains that carve their way across the skyline.
24th November 2022 - Oman The Natural World
Oman, the most beautiful and peaceful of all the Gulf monarchies, is neatly divided between mountains, beaches and deserts. It's the antithesis of its neighbouring Emirates, described by Moroccan explorer Ibn Battuta as 'a fertile land of streams, trees, orchards and palm groves' in the 14th century. The statement remains true today and we think there's no better way to discover the country than through its amazing wadis.
28th August 2021 - Oman The Natural World
Muscat, sitting between the Hajar Mountains and the shores of the Gulf of Oman, was a great maritime power until the late 18th century. The city has a gentle pace of life, which can be felt everywhere from the beaches to the old fishing harbour - an atmosphere that is a manifestation of a country with a long history and whose sailors and navigators criss-crossed the Indian Ocean for many centuries. Here's how we would spend 24 hours in Muscat.
28th June 2021 - Oman 24 Hours In
If you're looking for a long weekend away (or a Big Short Break, as we like to call them), then look no further than Oman. Now, we know you may be thinking that there is no way you can cram all the highlights of this vast and varied country into a long weekend, but let us prove you wrong. Read on to discover how one of our team spent the perfect long weekend in Oman... First Stop - Muscat First stop - the capital city Muscat, where I stayed at the Al Bustan Palace.
28th June 2021 - Oman Big Short Breaks
Undoubtedly one of our favourite regions in Oman, with its dramatic scenery and fantastic diving, the Musandam Peninsula has some wonderful accommodation options. Below are two of our favourite places to stay while on holiday to the Musandam Peninsula... Six Senses Dhahab Dhow Built in the style of a traditional Omani dhow, Dhahab is the Six Senses Zighy Bay's latest accommodation and experience venture.
28th June 2021 - Oman Hotels
Whether a stay in Muscat is just a jumping off point to explore the rest of Oman, or you're here for a longer beach break, it's important to choose your accommodation in Muscat wisely. Luckily, that's where we come in. Here are just a couple of our favourite luxury hotels in Muscat... (although there's plenty more where those came from if they don't quite float your boat) Al Bustan Palace The luxurious Al Bustan Palace has the most comprehensive facilities in the region, including over half a mile of sandy beach and 200 acres of tropical gardens dotted with palm trees.
28th June 2021 - Oman Hotels
Whether you're after a desert camp or a five star resort on your holiday to Nizwa, the mountains and the Wahiba Sands, we've compiled a list of some of our favourite accommodation options in the desert and mountains of Oman. Desert Nights Camp Located in the heart of the Wahiba Sands, a vast expanse in the Omani desert, Desert Nights Camp is the ultimate desert refuge, with an added dose of luxury. Accommodation is comprised of 30 Bedouin style tents - two of which are specifically for families and four of which are attached - and all take desert camping to another level.
28th June 2021 - Oman Hotels
Dashing through the sand, on a one-humped camel train, through the wadis you go, laughing all the way... about the fact you've managed to escape the Great British Christmas rush. If you'd rather swap Brussels sprouts for beach scenes, Oman fits the 'Chirstmas getaway' bill perfectly with its blend of beautiful coastline, captivating culture, majestic desert scenery and some of our favourite hotels in the world.
28th June 2021 - Oman Travel Inspiration
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