Oman Travel Stories

Mar 8, 2022 • 6 min read

Wondering if you need a visa to go to Oman? Here’s the lowdown on the latest visa rules to get you into this desert sultanate with the minimum of fuss.

Mar 6, 2022 • 8 min read

From uninhabited islands with abundant marine life to mountain reserves home to the rare Arabian leopard, these are Oman’s best national parks.

Mar 4, 2022 • 8 min read

From coastal drives past fishing villages and white sand beaches to journeys to see historic forts, these are the best road trips in Oman.

Feb 22, 2022 • 7 min read

With some planning – and our expert guide – it’s not a challenge to enjoy the natural beauty and hospitality of Oman on a limited budget.

Feb 11, 2022 • 8 min read

Visitors can enjoy travel between and among the stunning landscapes of Oman by plane, boat and car. Here’s our guide to getting around the country.

Feb 4, 2022 • 7 min read

Hiking in Oman will take you through terraced fields, along craggy mountain trails, to turquoise pools in wadis and more.

Jan 30, 2022 • 7 min read

From palm-fringed beaches and rocky coasts where you can camp to some of the region’s best dive sites, here are the best beaches in Oman.

Jan 20, 2022 • 6 min read

Oman's natural wonders are surprisingly easy and inexpensive to explore. These are the 10 best.

Jan 2, 2022 • 10 min read

Oman is the third-largest country in the Arabian Peninsula, famed for its long coastline, high mountains and rugged canyons. Here are the top things to do.

Aug 11, 2019 • 6 min read

We’ve hit peak wedding season, and just like the rest of us, celebrities love a summer ceremony. The past few weeks have seen Zoe Kravitz and Karl Glusman…

Apr 17, 2019 • 5 min read

With a dazzling bounty of underwater attractions to explore and improved access to key diving hubs, there has arguably never been a better time to strap…

Aug 9, 2018 • 5 min read

With more than 2000km of coastline, Oman is a spectacular dive destination with many of the same species of coral and marine life as the Red Sea, but a…

Jul 3, 2018 • 5 min read

Frankincense, an aromatic resin harvested from the sap of scraggly desert trees, has been treasured for thousands of years for its distinctive fragrance…

Dec 4, 2017 • 9 min read

Say the word ‘desert’ and chances are that rolling sand dunes and expansive horizontal space spring to mind. In Oman, however, the desert landscape…

Oct 24, 2017 • 6 min read

Travel with your kids can broaden their understanding of other people and societies. Expand the whole family’s cultural horizons on these inspiring trips.

Sep 30, 2016 • 4 min read

Hinged between mountains and sea, the elongated city of Muscat – where buildings are painted a uniform white by royal decree and where the regional…