Oman - a stunning contrast of deserts, mountains, beaches with all the comforts of a bustling, modern metropolis.

Oman offers an array of opportunities for exploration and discovery due to its diverse natural beauty and its colorful cultural heritage.  Musandam in the north offers majestic Fjords while the south offers virgin sandy beaches, magnificent desert and rugged mountains and lush.

Oman takes pride in its rich cultural and archaeological heritage dating back to hundreds of years of trade and foreign influence which is depicted in Oman’s more than 500 forts & castles.

Oman is situated on the southeast corner of the Arabian Peninsula. Oman coastline extends 1,700 Km from the straits of Hormuz in the north, to the borders of Yemen in the south and overlooks three seas: The Arabian Gulf, The Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.   Oman borders Saudi Arabia in the west; the United Arab Emirates in the northeast, Yemen in the south; straits of Hormuz in the north and Arabian Sea in the east.

The hottest months are June through August. The summer monsoon just touches the southern coast of Dhofar during these months bringing regular light rain to Salalah and reducing the average daytime highs to 30° C.

The most pleasant months to visit Oman are mid October through May when daytime temperatures fall into the lower 30s and below.

Flying Time: Approx 07 hours to Oman.

Time: GMT +4 hours.

Visa Requirements: British passport holders do not require a visa for stay of less than 30 days.

Health Requirements: Polio, Malaria, Hepatitis B & Typhoid are recommended, however please check with your GP prior to departure.

Currency: Oman Rial (approx. OMR 0.7 = £1)

Best Buys: Gold

Tourist Office: www.omantourism.gov.om