GULF STATES
specialist tours. We exhibited at
Birdfair, in Rutland, for the fi rst time. Ornithology is another niche market for the sultanate. And as the main destination sponsor for Cowes Week, we promote sailing holidays in Oman. We also returned to the Dive Show in Birmingham in October, and as a result of our activities in this sector the Oman dive market is a growth area. Our new format roadshow kicked
off in September, with our fi rst tour operators’ golf day promoting the Sultanate’s three 18-hole courses. The following three days were spent in Glasgow, Manchester and London, with a short fi lm festival and tourism souk. This year, we have visited agents and operators across the country, and will celebrate 10 years at WTM.” Alison Cryer, UK Director, Oman Ministry of Tourism
Where to book it EMIRATES HOLIDAYS – 020 7590 1450
A 30% early booking discount is
available at the fi ve-star Yas Viceroy, Abu Dhabi. Three nights in a deluxe room cost from £825pp for travel between January 10 and April 12, 2014. The price includes Emirates fl ights from London Gatwick and resort transfers. Book by December 15.
emirates-holidays.com EXPRESSIONS HOLIDAYS – 01752 878050 Seven nights at the fi ve-star Shangri-La Barr al Jissah Resort & Spa, near Muscat, Oman, start at £1,340, including a 20% discount on bookings made before November 26, 2013. Included are Oman Air fl ights from London Heathrow and private transfers. The offer is valid for travel between January 11 and December 20, 2014.
expressionsholidays.co.uk GOLD MEDAL TRAVEL – 0800 0147777
Five nights at the fi ve-star Oryx Rotana, in Doha, Qatar, is from £1,199pp. The cost includes accommodation in a standard room, Qatar Airways’ fl ights from London
Heathrow and transfers. The offer is valid for selected dates between June 14 and August 26, 2014.
goldmedal.co.uk TRAVEL 2 - 0800 0224 182
Five nights at the four-star Ocean View Hotel, Dubai, start at £829pp, including fl ights from London, accommodation in a Seaview Room and transfers. The offer is valid for travel between January 10 and March 20, 2014.
travel2.com COSTA CRUISES – 0845 351 0552
Starting and ending in Dubai, a seven-night cruise aboard Costa Fortuna is priced from £399pp for an inside cabin, including port taxes. The itinerary includes Muscat and Khasab, Oman, and Abu Dhabi, with departures on March 7, 14 and 21, 2014.
costacruises.co.uk
WHO FLIES THERE
emirates.com/uk;
qantas.com.au;
virgin-atlantic.com;
batraveltrade.com;
Etihad.com;
gulfair.com; qatarairways. com;
omanair.com
Top: Stargazing on a Desert Nights Camp, Al Wasil, Oman and the fi ner details at the Park Hyatt, Abu Dahbi
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