Oman

The Jewel of the Arabian Peninsula and source of gold, frankincense and delicious fresh dates, this wonderful country has been nurtured by her proud people for centuries and is now a blissful oasis of calm in the heart of this fascinating part of the world. Ever since the Sultan took over from his Father in 1970, the country has developed into a key trading centre with close links to Britain and the Indian subcontinent. Oman has one of the most sophisticated and tolerant societies in the Middle East where they have preserved much of their heritage and Muslim traditions whilst offering warm hospitality to Western visitors.

The Omanis have embraced many of the benefits that have come with their new found oil wealth, but they have resisted the worst excesses of consumer society and have much to offer the discerning traveller.