Category: Oman

12 of the dreamiest pool villas on the planet

12 of the dreamiest pool villas on the planet

By on Dec 31, 2015 in Accommodation, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Asia, Barbados, Caribbean, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Seychelles, Speciality Travel, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe

Discerning travellers are becoming increasingly hard to impress; impeccable service, fancy bathroom toiletries and spacious rooms are all taken for granted when you stay at a 5-star hotel. But there’s one room type that even the most hard-to-please globetrotters still get excited about: the pool villa. There’s something about staying somewhere with your very own […]

5 of the most family friendly destinations to consider for your next trip

5 of the most family friendly destinations to consider for your next trip

By on Oct 14, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Attractions, Family Travel, Florida, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Middle East, New York, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Oman, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, USA

The perfect family holiday requires copious amounts of planning, but before any of that can begin you and your loved ones need to decide where to travel! With so many diverse landscapes gracing the planet, it can be difficult figuring out which of them you want to explore. However, whether you’re in search of a […]

11 great reasons to visit amazing Oman now

11 great reasons to visit amazing Oman now

By on May 29, 2015 in Middle East, Oman, Regions

The Sultanate of Oman is a country of dramatic landscapes, endless coastline, rich history and friendly people. Enjoy the luxury hotels of the laidback capital Muscat, hike a mountain or escape into the Empty Quarter. This little known gem on the Arabian peninsula is just waiting to be discovered. With ambitious plans to grow tourism […]

Where to watch in 2015

Where to watch in 2015

By on Dec 06, 2014 in Asia, Attractions, Colombia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Romania, South America, Sri Lanka, Vietnam

As the end of the year approaches, travel plans for 2015 are afoot. But with so many countries to choose from, where should you pick? Looking at the major events, trends and political changes around the world, our top five predictions for 2015 are Sri Lanka, Romania, Vietnam, Colombia and Oman. Here’s why you should […]

Top 10 luxury beach retreats

Top 10 luxury beach retreats

By on Sep 12, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Honeymoons, Hotels, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Middle East, Mozambique, Oceania, Oman, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Worldwide

We all need a trip to the beach every now and then to relax with a good book and get lost in our thoughts. So we’ve compiled our favourite beach retreats from the dazzling waters of the Maldives to the mystical mountains of Oman. The chilly end to this summer may have left you yearning […]

6 of the best... places to sleep under the stars

6 of the best… places to sleep under the stars

By on Jul 05, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Botswana, Ecuador, India, Middle East, Morocco, Oceania, Oman, Regions, Resorts, South America

Living in London, surrounded by artificial light at all hours, it is easy to forget the beauty of the stars above us. But Professor Brian Cox has been doing his best to inspire Britain to look at the night sky and newspapers are filled with stories of magnificent northern lights, leaving me to wonder where […]

6 of the best adventure destinations

6 of the best adventure destinations

By on May 31, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Central America, Costa Rica, Featured, Middle East, Morocco, Nepal, Oman, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Thailand

Adventure holidays no longer have to be the exclusive domain of the intrepid, young, single traveller, ready to rough it in the world’s most remote places. Many couples and families like a bit of an adrenaline rush too. Here are just some ideas for those who would like to inject a spot of action into […]

Top 5 places to go in February

Top 5 places to go in February

By on Dec 30, 2013 in Africa, Asia, Barbados, Caribbean, Events, Mauritius, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

We all know that February is the season of amore, with love ballads blaring in shops, red and pink dotting every street corner, and restaurants filling up for that special Valentine’s Day dinner. So escape the commercial madness taking hold of the country, and spoil yourself by taking a trip to the following sunlit destinations: […]

10 of the most luxurious spas on the planet

10 of the most luxurious spas on the planet

By on Nov 30, 2013 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Barbados, Caribbean, Central America, China, Costa Rica, Europe, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Middle East, Oceania, Oman, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Tibet, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide, Zambia

In an effort to tempt even the world’s most discerning customers, spas these days are introducing cutting-edge technologies, and treatments with influences from far-flung corners of the globe. Gone are the days where just a hot oil massage will do; now we’re expecting unique touches that make a visit to the spa that little bit […]

5 top ‘Arabian nights’ experiences

5 top ‘Arabian nights’ experiences

By on Nov 25, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Jordan, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

Have you have ever dreamed of entering the world of the Arabian Nights and  exploring a land where the golden and salmon coloured dunes stretch from the horizon on to the horizon;  discovering  exotic markets  laden with the heavy scent of frankincense; or cruising – Sinbad-like – along a dramatic rugged coastline to find pristine […]

Oman's first booze-free luxury hotel

Oman’s first booze-free luxury hotel

By on Sep 20, 2013 in Accommodation, Business Travel, Family Travel, Food and Drink, Hotels, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Singapore’s international hotelier, Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc (M&C) continues to tap into the potential of the Sultanate of Oman with the announcement of its second hotel in the region. M&C has signed an agreement with Shaza Muscat Company (SMC) to manage and operate Oman’s first Sharia-compliant five-star property named the Muscat Grand Millennium Hotel. The […]

Where are the best places to visit in Autumn?

Where are the best places to visit in Autumn?

By on Aug 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Caribbean, Croatia, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Hungary, Italy, Middle East, Morocco, New York, North America, Oman, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Serbia and Montenegro, Spain, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

For many destinations, Autumn is by far the best time of year to visit. Take the Middle East, for example; the temperatures during the day decrease to a more comfortable level, making Oman with its rugged coastline and Abu Dhabi with its glamorous hotels and beach-resorts ideal for the Autumn months. Must stays: Six Senses […]

4 of the world's best luxury honeymoon combinations

4 of the world’s best luxury honeymoon combinations

By on Jun 19, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Botswana, Honeymoons, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Maldives, Middle East, Namibia, Oman, Regions, Speciality Travel

With the nuptial season slowly but surely creeping upon us, there’s a flurry of weddings on the way… and with weddings, of course, come honeymoons. Calling all grooms (and untrusting brides), here is our guide to some of the top honeymoon destination combinations around the world. Oman & the Maldives  Best to travel during and […]

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

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

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 […]

4x4 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

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 […]