Articles Tagged with Muscat

If all you have is a weekend to unplug, worry not. Spending a few days at these special hotels in spectacular spots across the Middle East and Africa is bound to rejuvenate you in unexpected…

Bringing together the richly spiced dishes of Arabian cuisine with influences from Oman’s history, seafaring past and cosmopolitan present, Muscat is one of the most captivating culinary cities in the region.   Dishes like qabuli (rice…

There’s nothing more romantic than making an escape à deux. From moonlit walks through atmospheric Edinburgh to candlelit dinners in Marrakech and lazy lie-ins in sultry Muscat, it’s time to cast off the quotidian and…

Life’s greatest milestones should begin with a flourish. From getting engaged to launching your own business, your achievements deserve to be celebrated in style. Wherever you are in your story, celebrate your progress and reflect…

Castle, palace, aristocratic estate — whatever you call it, a storybook-inspired stay is ideal for romantics and history buffs alike. Lucky for you, many around the world still stand and have been refurbished into high-end…

Whether you’re taking your first steps as a solo traveler, or looking for the next destination to explore in this fantastic way, the cities and countries below offer the perfect balance of adventure and intrigue,…

Intrigue abounds in Africa and the Middle East when you plan a road trip in such diverse countries as Egypt, Oman, Kenya, Zambia, Qatar and Jordan. Set your sights on ancient ruins and temples, beguiling…

If you haven’t visited the Arabian Peninsula before, you would be forgiven for thinking all cities are like Dubai — towering glass skyscrapers surrounded by swaths of desert. Muscat, however, is the antithesis of this….

Hotels are more than just places to bunker down — they encapsulate a certain lifestyle. And these cleverly thought-out hotels with views of glacial mountains, surrounded by desert canyons and carved into oceanside cliffs demonstrate…

Experience a slice of legendary Arabic hospitality and get a taste of Africa’s wilderness in these six exceptional cities. Even a long weekend is adequate to explore the highlights and get a flavor of these…