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NEW TOUR - WHITE DESERT OF ANTARCTICA FROM CAPE TOWN

White Desert, Antarctica

We are pleased to add to our portfolio a brand new and unique journey to Antarctica. From Cape Town, South Africa embark on your adventure to the ‘White Continent’ of Antarctica. A landscape so rarely visited and unlike anywhere else on the planet... Read more...

BRAND NEW WELL IN CAMBODIA

AKP Sam's Well

The Orient sales team in the UK A&K office has contributed funds for a brand new well in Prei village, twenty miles north-east of Siem Reap... Read more...

WEST LAKE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE IN HANGZHOU MADE A WORLD HERITAGE SITE BY UNESCO

Hangzhou

We are delighted to announce that UNESCO has announced the award of World Heritage Status to the West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou. The inscribed landscape has inspired famous poets, scholars and artists since the 9th century. Read more...

Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort - Al Bandar  

Muscat , Oman


Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa in Oman has just been voted 'Best Beach Resort in the World 2011' by the readers of prestigious Ultratravel magazine...
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Observe the lush landscaped gardens and pools towards the Gulf of Oman from the balcony of your expansive speciality suite. With a contemporary Arabian-inspired décor, the vibrant Al Bandar is at the heart of the Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa. Cover yourself with mineral-infused muds and discover the healing benefits of rasul therapies in the spa. Choose from one of the wide array of signature cocktails in the sunset lounge of the The Long Bar before dinner. Sample a selection of enticing Middle Eastern dishes prepared for you at the open cooking station at Al Tanoor, whilst you dine under an Arabian tent.

North Africa and Middle East

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Best time to be there

Oman's climate differs from one area to another. It is hot and humid in the coastal areas in the summer between May and August, while it is hot and dry in the interior with the exception of the higher mountains, which enjoy a moderate climate round the year. The climate is best from September through to April.

Fly to

Muscat (British Airways - daily: Oman Air - daily)

flying time

7 hrs 50 minutes direct

time difference

GMT +4 hours

Visas

Required - obtainable in advance or on arrival

Health Requirements

No mandatory vaccinations