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Oman

Emerging from its shell and now a rising star on the luxury travel scene, the Sultanate of Oman is justifiably described as Arabia’s Jewel. Located on the south-east coast of the Arabian Peninsula, Oman is just an eight-hour flight, but a magical world away. In this dramatic and diverse landscape lie majestic luscious fjords, vast desert expanses, pristine reefs and dramatic rugged mountains plunging down to the stunning coastlines of the Arabian Sea.

To make your stay in Oman extra special, contact the Seasons in Style concierge department who will be happy to arrange the following for you:

- Diving provides adventure and enjoyment with dramatic wall drop-offs to scenic coral lined fjords, ranging in depth from 6-40m. Oman enjoys good sea conditions with an average visibility of 20-30m. Night dives are popular and divers are often astounded by the amount of phosphorescence found in Oman's night-time waters.

- The Omani desert is a large expanse of sand dunes extending from the mountains of Eastern Hajar towards the Arabian Sea, the most renowned of which is Sharqiyah Sands with its dunes rising to 200m. Desert adventures in Oman take more than one form; be it by camelback, four-wheel drive or in the traditional Bedouin style, thrill seekers will not be wanting for choice, and no desert tour would be complete without sand-boarding.

- Dolphins frequent the seas of the Sultanate on a regular basis and can be seen in close proximity to the coast from Musandam in the north all the way down to Dhofar in the south. Whales can also be seen, albeit less frequently, in particular the humpback and the orca. Trips are normally carried out using traditional Omani fishing boats; plenty of space, lots of shade and refreshments all help to maximise the experience. Trips are usually arranged in the early morning and at sunset.

All of the above activities and reservations and much more can be discussed and arranged by our concierge department.

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