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The 3 places in the world to be stripped of their UNESCO World Heritage status

By Paul Johnson on Jul 21, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Middle East, Oman, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The announcement today that Liverpool is being stripped of its World Heritage status will come as a huge disappointment to people throughout Merseyside and beyond. But did you know that this is not the first time the UN has used its powers to strip a site of its World Heritage status? Since UNESCO World Heritage

Luxury travel news this week

By Paul Johnson on Feb 16, 2020 in Africa, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Egypt, Europe, Going Out, Health & Safety, Maldives, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to

Family holidays with a difference: our top five family beach hotels for 2020

By Thomas Ryves on Jan 20, 2020 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Europe, Family Travel, Greece, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Oman, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Treat your family to a memorable luxury beach holiday by picking the perfect hotel in the perfect destination, offering everything your family could want – and more. We have handpicked our top five hotels and resorts for an extra-special family holiday in 2020, where children can enjoy adventures from water sports to wildlife tracking, while

Oman - the Middle East... but not as you know it!

By Camilla Symington on Jan 16, 2020 in Health & Safety, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Travel Miscellany

A visit to the Middle East may not appeal to everyone in the current political climate of the region. However, The Sultanate of Oman is a peaceful and beautiful country which has much to offer to family travellers, couples and individuals alike. I have highlighted below a few reasons to visit Oman (in particular the

Start your New Year with a luxurious halal holiday

By Nabeel Shariff on Dec 30, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Hotels, Maldives, Mauritius, Middle East, Oman, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles

With the holiday season here, it also means New Year is shortly following. For most people, if not all, it only seems like yesterday that they were celebrating the New Year of 2019. The year has gone by so fast, and it just shows how busy everyone has been, working and getting on with their

Oman and the Emirates: your luxury guide to the best of the UAE

By Nabeel Shariff on Apr 17, 2019 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Resorts, United Arab Emirates

When you hear of the UAE or the United Arab Emirates, a few things probably come to mind. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Burj Khalifa, ultra-modern architecture, enormous shopping centers, extravagant entertainment attractions, and a whole lot more. But aside from the well-known tourist attractions and modern-day features, the UAE is known for one

10 reasons why Oman is more luxurious than Dubai

By Michael Edwards on Dec 05, 2017 in Attractions, Going Out, Middle East, Oman, Regions

Oman is more Arabia than Armani, more Lawrence of Arabia than Levi jeans, more Sultanate than Starbucks: a dreamy destination increasingly on discerning travellers’ wish-lists. South of brash and glitzy Dubai, Oman is the quiet good-living neighbour. Sultan Qaboos, the Mr Nice Guy of the world’s absolute rulers, who deposed his father in a coup

5 cool boutique hotels to visit in 2018

By Spencer Groves on Oct 19, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Indonesia, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Thailand, Worldwide

Instagrammable gems of the accommodation world, the best boutique hotels deliver memorable escapes with bucket-loads of originality and panache. Warm, personal service is a given – as are bespoke, well-considered interiors. Read on for our top-picks to add to your wander-lust wishlist for 2018 and beyond: Alila Jabal Akhdar, Oman This clifftop retreat rests 2,000m

Top 5 luxury desert escapes

By Spencer Groves on Mar 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Hotels, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

A stay in the desert is the closest most of us will get to holidaying on another planet. These resorts perfectly embody the trend for pared-back luxury, shifting the focus from overblown opulence to one of pampering and soul-soothing; favouring enriching experiences over materialism. Their remote locations, coupled with other-worldly vistas and five-star comforts make

Horse carriage at Taj Falaknuma Palace Hyderabad India

5 of most spectacular hotel arrivals in the world

By Chinmoy Lad on Jan 27, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Asia, China, Hong Kong, Hotels, India, Maldives, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates, Worldwide

Long gone are the days of arriving to a hotel to tediously queue at a lobby and await your turn so someone at the reception desk is free to attend to you. Luxury travelers demand more, much, much more. Many of the more boutique hotels and resorts have done away with reception desks, and even

14 of the world's most romantic retreats

By Spencer Groves on Jan 13, 2017 in Accommodation, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Asia, Barbados, Caribbean, Hotels, Indonesia, Maldives, Mauritius, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, Thailand, United Arab Emirates

With February 14th on the horizon, take five minutes to fantasise about these swoon-worthy sanctuaries: our handpicked selection of the most romantic retreats in the world… Maldives – Jumeirah Dhevanafushi The Maldives – one of the most exclusive destinations on the planet – has to be the top choice for a once-in-a-lifetime escape. Jumeirah Dhevanafushi

4 new hotels in Oman you'll want to visit in 2017

By Spencer Groves on Oct 19, 2016 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Oman, Regions

Expect to be hearing a lot more about Oman in 2017. With new flight routes from Heathrow and Manchester and the construction of several stylish new hotels, Oman’s rugged landscapes, sandy beaches, and diver-drawing seas are becoming even more appealing (and easier to get to) than ever before. From luxurious mountain retreats to opulent developments

Top 6 Winter sun destinations

By Craig Burkinshaw on Sep 22, 2016 in Africa, Asia, Australia, India, Indonesia, Middle East, Mozambique, Oceania, Oman, Regions, South America, Uruguay, Worldwide

As the nights draw in and the clouds roll over, it’s all too tempting to head off to warmer, sunnier climes. Many destinations come into their own during our winter months, offering sunbathing and snorkeling, as well as cultural experiences and wildlife encounters. We’ve put together a few of the best places to visit for

6 of the world's best bucket-list breaks

By Spencer Groves on Aug 17, 2016 in Africa, Asia, Florida, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Oman, Regions, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, USA

When choosing a holiday, do you ever struggle to decide whether to embark on an action-packed adventure, or default to a lazy beach-based getaway? Go for a snappy city break, or relaxed romantic retreat? Or how about – both? Combine two, three or even four destinations for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday – there’s nothing quite like

6 questions and answers on extraordinary Oman

By Celine Renaud on May 02, 2016 in Attractions, Going Out, Middle East, Oman, Regions

The Sultanate of Oman, on the Arabian Peninsula, is traditionally not on top of the list of popular tourist destinations around the world. This interesting country consists of desert terrain, sand dunes inhabited by Bedouins, barren mountain ranges and oases in ancient riverbeds. Oman, the oldest independent state in the Arab world, has extended coastlines along the

7 new hotels opening in 2016 that you won't want to miss

By Spencer Groves on Mar 17, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, Barbados, Caribbean, Europe, Hotels, Indonesia, Maldives, Middle East, Oman, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe, Worldwide

Throughout 2016 they’ll be a diverse array of new and noteworthy hotels opening around the world. From eco-minded mountain hideaways to family-friendly fun next-the-sea, here’s our roundup of seven soon-to-open resorts to keep an eye on… Ozen by Atmosphere Maldives – opening July 2016 Following multi-million dollar development, the Ozen resort at Maadhoo is set to take

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