From the Musandam Peninsular in the north to the Dhofar region in the south, The Sultanate of Oman boasts an incredible 1,700km of coastline that ranges from rocky deepwater fjords to beautiful, never ending, stretches of pristine beach. The interior consists of rugged mountains, spectacular dunes, expansive salt flat and a surprising amount of lush & fertile green hills.

But it’s the people of Oman, who are some of the friendliest and most welcoming you are likely to meet, that really make this the outstanding destination it is.

Oman has learnt much from some of its Arabian Gulf neighbours and has enforced strictly implemented measures that control the growth of the region’s tourist industry and its hotels and resorts.

If you’re looking to sample some true Middle Eastern hospitality and would prefer to escape some of the more frenetic cities in the region then Oman is a highly recommended stopover.