The culture of Oman is rich and diverse which you can experience in a luxurious manner on your holidays to Oman. The hospitality of Omani people will linger on your mind even after your vacation ends. This is particularly because Oman will make you feel just like royalty. There are many luxury hotels which provide you with the insight of the richness and wealth of the country. The combination of luxury hotels with the Omani hospitality ensures you a fascinating experience which is one of a kind.
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If you are on a tour or holiday to Oman, you can enrich yourself with the various traditions of the country and indulge in the local specialties of carpeting, weaving and pottery, ancient forts and souks, and remote terraced farming villages. The locals of Oman are known as Bedouins. You can get yourself a local tourist guide to enjoy your holidays to Oman. A local guide is sure to enhance your travel experience with his knowledge about the place. He can take you to the visit the exotic locations, showing Oman’s beauty along with providing you with insights on the history of the country while explaining the finer traditions and heritage. Oman is a beautiful mix of modern lifestyle and ancient culture.
Oman is located at the cross roads which connects many shipping routes from other countries. The sea surrounding Oman has been a major advantage to the country for its exports and imports. Trade, pearl diving and fishing have provided the country with profitable business. The central location of the country has in turn made it a powerful political country. The dhow is very popular in Oman and you can make your trip more exciting by chartering your own traditional dhow or yacht. If you are on holidays to Oman then dhow cruising is worth trying.
A yacht and dhow can be rented; you can spend some personal time alone along the serene coastline. A traditional dhow is made up of simple tools, ropes and nails – these tools transform a simple boat into a strong dhow with ropes and nails which can last up to 60-100 years. A traditional dhow is known as Al Boum. There are 12 different types of traditional dhow which are used for different purposes. The dhow is decorated with traditional Omani carpets, majlis seating, lanterns and cushions.
Though traditional, a dhow is provided with all modern facilities like electricity, toilet, life jackets, life raft, fishing and snorkeling equipment, safety boat, fire extinguisher, stereo, food and water. The local dhow sailor can take you around Muscat’s beautiful coastline and you can stop by a secluded bay for snorkeling, dolphin watching, scuba diving, sea kayaking, sport fishing, water sports and sailing on request. If you want your own private time you can have a private boat charter. With various options available you can make your holidays to Oman enjoyable and memorable.
If you are not an adventurous person and want to treat yourself to some plain luxury then you can book yourself a room in luxury hotels like Hilton Salalah Resort, Al Falaj Hotel Muscat, Duqm Hotels, Zigh Bay Hotels, Diba Al Bay Ah Hotels and many more, which will give you some luxurious time on your holidays to Oman.
