Tony Walsh – author on Oman & Arabia
a journey
Making the most of Oman’s coast Ernest Meili took a journey down the 1700kms or so of Oman’s coastline. He talked about his experience, in one of the best talks held by the ESO.
I really look forward to doing the same journey with Nobel Caledonia on their Oman Cruise and hope my talks will be as interesting.
in the mountains and desert
Though weve had a few refunds to make because of the Eyjafjallajökull Volcano we also had people who could arrive for their Oman Holidays and fortunately leave on schedule afterwards.
For one we travelled during the latter part of April through the Omans desert and mountains. April is of course when Oman ‘hots up’ but its also when the Roses bloom making for great scenery and unexpected subjects.
Then through storms Continue reading “Oman Photos”
on the road warning signs
Our guests here on their Oman Holidays and Camels, though dwarfed by the sand dune they needed to ascend, eventually made their way to the top and , importantly, back down.
Here in Oman Camels are not confined to Oman’s sand deserts – and a souvenir photo makes a good reminder of the many different places they are found .
is being prepared for in Salalah
Though it’s a few months away the preparations for Oman 40th National Day on 18th November 2010 are under way.
Here, in Salalah, new street lighting is being put up – the main road to Thumrait & Muscat has been done up to the foothills and it looks as though all arterial routes in town will soon have their own striking light system.
– well away from my swimming beach but getting closer
It looks as if its not only cruise ships that are coming into Oman from a long way away. Yesterday Pirates are off Oman about 150kms from Sur & Masirah Island – the last such indecent was over a year ago – better not swim a long way from the shore
what a great gig
Tom Jones will play in Oman says HiFM .
Well done – and it looks like somebody worked hard to get it – as he arriving in a month and its not on his own web site. Be interesting to see if he breaks the magic 30 Rial barrier .
AL-JALALI FORT, IS ONE OF THE TWO PRINCIPAL FORTS IN MUSCAT. It sits opposite its partner Mirani Fort, with the picturesque harbour of Muscat between them.
Probably the existing fort was Continue reading “AL-JALALI FORT MUSCAT visiting this landmark fort in Muscat“
from a BBC program
Late 2009 we organized a Camel week in Oman for a TV program – culminating in their participating in a Couple of Camel Races .
Well – here is part of the resulting TV program – the really chaotic pursuit of the racing Camels by their trainers in cars.
You can also read about a visit we made to camel races in Oman a few years ago
to be joined in Muscat by Seabourn Legend in a couple of years
Joining the Costa and Aida ships, Brilliance of the Seas is now a regular arrival for us in Muscat bringing people for a visit into Oman
As its a new destination for her it will take time for the cruise excursions to be tailored to her passengers needs but I am confident that Muscat will be one of her more popular port calls in the Gulf cruises.
shown on a NASA image
We have been having over a week of dusty skies covering Oman. Unusually it really does cover the entire country as I found on my drive to Salalah last week. And here is the reason –
an enormous dust cloud moving down from Iraq and spreading out over the Arabian Sea. Of course its not one of my photos so – a nice thank you to NASA for the image
looks as if it will be a nice hotel for Oman
Having just opened, it was nice to be able to visit the new Marriott Resort near Mirbat Oman. Set on a very interesting beach with some areas of white sand and others of rock it will be a good hotel to relax in, especially as its isolated at almost 80kms from Salalah.
On the drive back I made a visit into Shuwaymiyah, whose pale cliffs drop into the Arabian Sea , as I was staying in a small village nearby.
from the Shangri-la to Muttrah
On its last day Continue reading “Tour of Oman”
for a different Honeymoon
Spending a night in the desert during a holiday in Oman with the stars sparkling overhead is a memorable experience; especially if the afternoon arrival and morning departure is a trek by Camel .
Then onto a second night in a traditional Bedouin tent – with a very traditional musical accompaniment during dinner.
attended a lecture hosted by the Oman Ministry of Tourism
It was nice to be able to attend a presentation by Professor Ross Dowling.
Organised by the Oman Ministry of Tourism it was designed to give an overview about ‘Enhancing Visitor Experiences’ for Omani Tour Guides
from Salalah to Dubai
This time next year I should be on board the MS Island Sky for a wonderful cruise from Salalah along Oman’s coast and on up to Sir bani Yas in Abu Dhabi – plenty of subjects for talks.
Its 10 years since I first stepped on board a ship as cruise lecturer. This was also with Nobel Caledonia’s Shearwater when it undertook their first Gulf Cruise in 2000 – we ventured from Muscat up to Bahrain .
Cruising in the Gulf has become more popular since then – warm winter sun might be a factor! But the Island Sky will go where other ships cannot reach and add in spectacular scenery, extraordinary birdlife along the coast, the historical monuments in Oman and of course the fabulous Omani’s themselves and it should again be a journey to remember.
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