OMAN MINISTRY OF TOURISM EXHIBITING AT THE BIRMINGHAM CRUISE SHOW

OMAN MINISTRY OF TOURISM EXHIBITING AT THE BIRMINGHAM  CRUISE SHOW

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In the last decade, Oman has seen cruise passenger
arrivals increase to in excess of quarter of a million per annum.  With cruise ships stopping on round-the-world
voyages, repositioning voyages to and from Asia or as a key feature of
itineraries by ships operating in Arabian Water, Oman has firmly established

MUSCAT, THE EAGLE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

THE OMAN
MINISTRY OF TOURISM SPENT THE WEEKEND AT RUTLAND BIRDFAIR – “MUSCAT, THE EAGLE
CAPITAL OF THE WORLD”







Oman’s bird-watching scene is ever increasing with 517
species recorded on the Oman Bird list an impressive number considering Oman is
an arid country with no real forests and vast areas of deserts. The country is
a bird-watcher’s paradise, including scores of unusual

Celebs Take to Oman for Serenity and Soft Adventure

Celebs are one and
the same when it comes to wanting a few days off the job and a place to relax
and unwind on holiday. Stay cations in the UK may be on the up but with the
British weather living up to its unreliable reputation, sun-seeking celebs are
hunting out destinations that have comfort, culture and constant sunshine
during their precious summer holidays. Oman is hotting up as a

Oman Sail Breaks Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race World Record

photo © Mark Lloyd / www.lloydimages.com



Musandam-Oman Sail on top of the world after breaking Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Record



Off the back of Cowes Week 2014, Oman Sail along with Sidney Gavignet and the crew- including three Omani's- of Musandam-Oman Sail, a MOD70
Trimaran, crossed the finish line of the 2014 Sevenstar Round Britain and
Ireland Race off the Royal Yacht

Top 5 Ultimate Ideas in Oman: Cultural and Social Interest

1. The Middle East’s new fashion scene.



2. On the trail of Sinbad the Sailor: in Sohar, Oman’s “Gateway to China”, and in the footsteps of Tim Severin’s Sindbad Voyage

3. Behind the scenes in the building of Muscat's new designer fish market - how will it change the lives of those who work and shop there?











4. Muscat as Oman’s cultural capital: Muscat Festival, Opera House et al

Top 9 Ultimate Ideas in Oman: Adventure holidays

1. Women’s sailing in the Gulf (new trend): in 2012, 21 locals were the first women to be awarded instructor’s certificates



2. Hardcore hiking in Jabal Akhdar









3. Cycling in the tracks of the Tour of Oman



4. Kayaking and canoeing through Musandam fjords   



5. Kiteboarding on Masirah Island









6. Circumnavigation of Masirah Island by bike as experienced by the European

Top 5 Ultimate Ideas in Oman: Off the beaten track

1.Hardcore hiking in Jabal Akhdar









2. Wild camping and dune-exploring in Oman’s desert interior









3. Hunting down traces of Ras Al Hadd’s hidden air base, built during World War II










4. Discovering the traditional village of Balad Sayt, coined “Shangri-La” by the Rough Guide to Oman









5. The luxury desert camp archipelago (Desert Nights, Hud Hud and others)

Top 7 Ultimate Ideas in Oman: Travelling With Kids

1. Wild camping and dune-exploring in Oman’s desert interior







2. Top five Omani campsites with kids









3. Oman’s fairy castle forts from Nizwa to Khasab









4. GPS geocaching in Oman









5. Hunting down hidden wadis and secret caves









6. Family travel through the gentle monsoon season









7. Wildlife spotting: the Arabian Oryx Sanctuary, turtles nesting at Ras