Category: Oman

Oman – Muscat Chedi or Shangri-La Al Waha?

Oman – Muscat Chedi or Shangri-La Al Waha?

By on May 28, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel   - Read 1526 times

7 days in Oman in November – blissful memories of 2 very different 5* hotels! I’d thought before we went that this would be a less-balanced comparison having longed to go to The Chedi since Original Travel included it in their ‘Big Short Trip’ book, but actually there are great positives to both.  The Chedi [...]

Extraordinary cruises part 1: cruising the Arabian Gulf

Extraordinary cruises part 1: cruising the Arabian Gulf

By on Apr 08, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bahrain, Cruises & Boat Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates   - Read 3002 times

The Queen Mary II called on Abu Dhabi for the first time in March. Dubai is moving again at warp speed to entice and enthral travelers with new hotels and experiences. Other ports in the Middle East are a little iffy at this time and pirates are still trolling the Horn of Africa. So am [...]

4×4 driving in the Wahiba Sands, and other adventures in Oman

4×4 driving in the Wahiba Sands, and other adventures in Oman

By on Mar 30, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 1961 times

The Sultanate of Oman is a haven for adventure seekers, from rock climbing and hiking in the fjords of the Musandam Peninsula to abseiling into one of the world’s largest cave chambers, Majlis al Jinn in Selma Plateau, 100km south-east of Muscat. Just reaching the Cave opening requires strenuous physical effort, trekking through rugged mountain [...]

Arriving in style at Zighy Bay

Arriving in style at Zighy Bay

By on Feb 24, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Hotels, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel   - Read 4944 times

There are not many hotels and resorts where you can arrive in style by paragliding in, but Oman’s Six Senses Zighy Bay is one where you can do just that. Situated on Musandam Peninsula in the Sultanate of Oman, you fly from a height of about 450 metres up in the Hajar Mountains Here’s Zighy [...]

Top 10 places in the Middle East to take your loved one this Valentine’s

Top 10 places in the Middle East to take your loved one this Valentine’s

By on Feb 10, 2013 in Accommodation, Featured, Hotels, Middle East, Oman, Qatar, Resorts, Turkey, United Arab Emirates   - Read 6417 times

Often overlooked as a holiday destination, the Middle East is home to some of the most luxurious hotels in the world. Whether you are looking for an urban getaway to celebrate Valentine’s Day or simply wish to relax in the tranquillity of the desert, here’s a varied of selection of places to stay that’ll help [...]

The top 25 luxury hotels in the world

The top 25 luxury hotels in the world

By on Jan 23, 2012 in Accommodation, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Austria, Barbados, California, Caribbean, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Illinois, Indonesia, Japan, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Oman, Regions, Resorts, South America, Spain, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Utah, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 5012 times

Tripadvisor has once again published its Travellers’ Choice awards – this time for 2012.   The top 25 hotels in the worldwide luxury category are as follows: 1. Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo – Chiyoda, Japan 2. Hotel Imperial Vienna – Vienna, Austria 3. Hotel Palacio de la Magdalena – Soto del Barco, Spain 4. La Casa [...]

A deluxe desert stay: The Chedi, Muscat

By on May 05, 2011 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Oman, Regions   - Read 2385 times

Hotel-hopping for a living has the tendency to reduce travelling to a hazy blur of feathery pillows and eiderdown throws. After all, comfort and luxury are hard to attain when you are forced to live out of a pint-sized suitcase and adhere to a lengthy itinerary looming over you like an overbearing wife. However, if [...]

Interview with Anupam Dasgupta, General Manager of Ananda in the Himalayas

Interview with Anupam Dasgupta, General Manager of Ananda in the Himalayas

By on Mar 21, 2011 in Africa, Asia, Celebrities, Europe, Food and Drink, India, Interviews, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 604 times

Anupam Dasgupta has been with the IHHR group for over 6 years in several roles and is now the General Manager at Ananda. Ananda, located in the foothills of the Himalayas, is a world-leading spa where a holistic approach is taken towards rejuvenation using the three ancient Indian philosphies of Yoga, Ayurveda and Vedanta. The award-winning retreat combines [...]

Great Hotels Organisation welcomes new members

By on Mar 11, 2010 in Accommodation, Germany, Hotels, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 419 times

Great Hotels Organisation is welcoming a number of new members into its alliances (Great Hotels of the World, Special Hotels of the World and Metro Hotels).  Here’s a summary: Great Hotels of the World Eurostars Madrid Tower, Madrid, Spain Located in Madrid’s business district, the five-star Eurostars Madrid Tower offers 475 modern and luxurious rooms [...]

Al Bustan Palace to get Six Senses Spa

Al Bustan Palace to get Six Senses Spa

By on May 03, 2009 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 196 times

Six Senses Spas has officially signed a partnership agreement to operate a world-class spa at the Al Bustan Palace InterContinental Muscat. Set amongst Oman’s Hajjar Mountains and adjacent to the property’s palatial grounds, the spa boasts spectacular ocean and mountain views. The Six Senses Spa, with an area of more than 3,500 square metres,  will [...]

Original and Best!

By on Feb 06, 2009 in Africa, Europe, Madagascar, Mali, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Sweden, Western Europe   - Read 291 times

At last – some relief from the ubiquitous doom and gloom surrounding the luxury travel industry in the current economic climate.   While the press doom-mongers focus on specialist operators shrinking or going out of business, two independently owned luxury tour operators have joined forces, with Original Travel acquiring Tim Best Travel  yesterday (5th February [...]

Grand Hyatt Muscat, Oman

Grand Hyatt Muscat, Oman

By on Mar 30, 2008 in Accommodation, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 209 times

The areas surrounding Muscat city are diverse in scenery and culturally rich, and for all round sun, luxury and leisure at its very opulent, the Grand Hyatt Muscat is an offer you cannot refuse! A haven for water-sports enthusiasts, Omani waters are home to some of the most amazing marine life in the world, and [...]

Suite of the week: The Chedi Club Suite at The Chedi Muscat

Suite of the week: The Chedi Club Suite at The Chedi Muscat

By on May 14, 2007 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Suite of the Week   - Read 698 times

Suite name: The Chedi Club Suite Hotel: The Chedi Muscat, Oman Size of accommodation: 62.5 sq m Cost per night: RO 360++ inclusive of breakfast for two persons and subject to 17% tax and service charges What makes it special? This beautiful accommodation is on the stunning Boushar Beachfront in Oman, where crystal Gulf waters [...]

Manila’s Shangri-La Spa Academy

Manila’s Shangri-La Spa Academy

By on Feb 08, 2007 in Asia, China, Malaysia, Middle East, Oman, Philippines, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand   - Read 265 times

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has opened its first dedicated spa training centre – the Shangri-La Spa Academy – in Manila, Philippines. The Spa Academy will train therapists to meet the demands of the rapid expansion of CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La – Shangri-La’s signature spa brand. Five CHI spas have so far opened: in Bangkok, [...]

New Royal Tulip brand from Golden Tulip Hospitality

New Royal Tulip brand from Golden Tulip Hospitality

By on Sep 20, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Middle East, Morocco, Netherlands, North America, Oman, Regions, Texas, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 198 times

According to news just in, Golden Tulip Hospitality are introducing a new luxury brand.   The Royal Tulip, as it will be known, will be a five-star brand and be first introduced to Amsterdam, Berlin, Casablanca, Mirbat and Dallas TX.   Golden Tulip Hotels and Golden Tulip Resorts will continue to cater for the four [...]

Muscat’s Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa

Muscat’s Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa

By on Jul 29, 2006 in Accommodation, Bars, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 188 times

The Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa in Muscat, Oman,  is set against a dramatic backdrop of rugged mountains overlooking the Gulf of Oman. This five-star  complex is set in 124 acres of beautiful scenery and comprises three hotels (Al Waha, Al Bandar, and Al Husn),  6 main  restaurants, two  bars, a nightclub, a [...]

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