Where are the best places to visit in Autumn?
For many destinations, Autumn is by far the best time of year to visit. Take the Middle East, for…
4 of the world’s best luxury honeymoon combinations
With the nuptial season slowly but surely creeping upon us, theres a flurry of weddings on the way… and…
Oman – Muscat Chedi or Shangri-La Al Waha?
7 days in Oman in November blissful memories of 2 very different 5* hotels! Id thought before we…
Extraordinary cruises part 1: cruising the Arabian Gulf
The Queen Mary II called on Abu Dhabi for the first time in March. Dubai is moving again at…
4×4 driving in the Wahiba Sands, and other adventures in Oman
The Sultanate of Oman is a haven for adventure seekers, from rock climbing and hiking in the fjords of…
Arriving in style at Zighy Bay
There are not many hotels and resorts where you can arrive in style by paragliding in, but Oman’s Six…
Top 10 places in the Middle East to take your loved one this Valentine’s
Often overlooked as a holiday destination, the Middle East is home to some of the most luxurious hotels in…
The top 25 luxury hotels in the world
Tripadvisor has once again published its Travellers’ Choice awards – this time for 2012. The top 25 hotels…
A deluxe desert stay: The Chedi, Muscat
Hotel-hopping for a living has the tendency to reduce travelling to a hazy blur of feathery pillows and eiderdown…
Interview with Anupam Dasgupta, General Manager of Ananda in the Himalayas
Anupam Dasgupta has been with the IHHR group for over 6 years in several roles and is now the General…
Great Hotels Organisation welcomes new members
Great Hotels Organisation is welcoming a number of new members into its alliances (Great Hotels of the World, Special…
Al Bustan Palace to get Six Senses Spa
Six Senses Spas has officially signed a partnership agreement to operate a world-class spa at the Al Bustan Palace…
Original and Best!
At last – some relief from the ubiquitous doom and gloom surrounding the luxury travel industry in the current…
Grand Hyatt Muscat, Oman
The areas surrounding Muscat city are diverse in scenery and culturally rich, and for all round sun, luxury and…
Suite of the week: The Chedi Club Suite at The Chedi Muscat
Suite name: The Chedi Club Suite Hotel: The Chedi Muscat, Oman Size of accommodation: 62.5 sq m Cost per…
Manila’s Shangri-La Spa Academy
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has opened its first dedicated spa training centre – the Shangri-La Spa Academy – in…
