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TRAVEL OMAN pouring over the mountains and trekkers heading into the dawn light. Donkey safaris, mountain biking, rock collecting hikes, cultural excursions and nature walks set off from the campsite, attracting visitors who shun the fi ve-star hotels and residents who need time out from the daily slog. Businessman Steve, a British expat who has lived in Muscat for seven years, regularly heads to the hills on the local Th ursday/Friday weekend. “Once the cooler weather has arrived, we pack up the car every other weekend, camping on the beach or a place like this, just to get away from the air-conditioning and to stretch the legs aft er a week in the offi ce. Friends back home never suspect that Oman has an outdoor scene — they either think it’s shiny and full of malls like Dubai, or that we’re working all the time. I can’t get out of my desk chair quick enough come Wednesday aft ernoon when I’ve got a weekend of hiking ahead of me. And it’s normally about 10 degrees cooler in the mountains than it is in Muscat, too.” He packs up the family Toyota Prado — complete with booster seats in the back — and drives deeper into the mountains, camera resting on the dashboard. It’s an experience that comes highly recommended. v 58 Holland Herald A trader in Nizwa Oman fact fi le Yemen Arabian Gulf United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia Undemarcated borders Bordered by the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Yemen, Oman adopted Islam in the 7th century and was conquered by several foreign powers, with evidence of British infl uence from the 19th and 20th centuries still visible. GETTING THERE KLM operates fi ve direct fl ights per week to Muscat International Airport from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. WHY GO? The warmth of the people, and stunning landscapes that will have you reaching for the extra camera batteries and memory cards. WHERE TO STAY For fi ve-star luxury in Muscat, opt for The Chedi (lhw. com), which is 10 minutes from the airport, boasting a sleek, dark-tiled infi nity pool and the ideal location for exploring the capital (lhw. N Oman Gulf of Oman Europe Africa Muscat Muscat International Airport Wahiba Sands Arabian Sea com). A further 30 minute drive away is the Al Bustan Palace (ritzcarlton.com), which sits on the coastline with views of the mountains and some of the fi nest restaurants in Muscat. If travelling south, The View (theviewoman.com) is a permanent camping spot that can help with outdoor activities plus cultural trips to nearby towns and attractions. MORE INFORMATION omantourism.gov.om DON’T FORGET You can take this magazine with you, or read the article again at holland-herald.com. Oman Map: Allan Grotjohann
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