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See. Mutrah Corniche Walk along the waterfront in Muscat. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Visit this grand mosque in Muscat. Damaniyat Islands Encounter whale sharks at these islands. Ras Al Jinz↗ Observe sea turtles nesting at this location.

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6, 2026

The Best Resorts in the World: 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards

The best resorts in the world, from Bali to Brazil, according to our readers.

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Lonely PlanetSep 21

The Best Things to Do in Oman

Here are the best experiences in Oman

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  • QurayyatNeighborhoodSmall fishing village on the way to Sur.
  • Bimmah SinkholeSightPlunges to 20m, a serene spot for swimming and cliff-diving.
  • Ras Al JinzSightEasternmost point of the Arabian Peninsula, turtle nesting site.
  • Ras Al Jinz Turtle ReserveHotelEco-lodge with tented accommodation and a scientific center.
  • SurNeighborhoodEpicenter of trade for long wooden boats called dhows.
  • Wadi Bani KhalidSightPicturesque wadi famed for its emerald waters and waterfalls.
  • BahlaNeighborhoodOman’s main center for pottery production in ancient times.
  • Bahla FortAttractionUNESCO-listed fortified outpost.
  • Jabreen CastleSightWhimsical castle.
  • Bait Al Radidah fortressSightObscure fortress.
  • Jebel AkhdarNeighborhoodRemote area in the Hajar Mountains with a green plateau.
  • Wadi GhulSightOman’s Grand Canyon with spectacular views.
  • Jebel ShamsSightOman’s highest peak, offering views into Wadi Ghul.
  • Misfat Al AbreyeenNeighborhoodMountain village with narrow alleyways and irrigation canals.
  • Misfah Old HouseHotelTraditional guesthouse where guests sleep on the floor.
  • Sharqiya SandsHotelDesert region with shifting sand dunes, perfect for adventure.
  • DhofarNeighborhoodWild frontier region that transforms into a tropical idyll.
  • SalalahNeighborhoodRegion's capital, flanked by Mughsail Beach and Wadi Darbat.
  • Mughsail BeachSightStunning beach flanking Salalah.
  • Elsewhere
  • Mutrah CornicheSightMuscat, OmanPromenade stretching alongside the Gulf of Oman.
  • Mutrah SouqMarketMuscat, OmanExplore stalls selling goods.
  • Sultan Qaboos Grand MosquePlace of worshipMuscat, OmanDominates the city skyline with its 91m minaret.
  • Damaniyat IslandsNeighborhoodMuscat, OmanChain of nine uninhabited islands, prime for snorkeling and diving.
  • Nizwa FortSightNizwa, OmanSite of the Friday cattle market.
  • Nizwa SouqMarketNizwa, OmanFind Omani halwa and shop for khanjar.
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Condé Nast TravelerSep 1

Asanas at Sea? The Best Places for Yoga Around the World Are Also the Most Unconventional

From a rocky mountainside to the middle of the ocean, explore these singular places to practice your suryanamaskars.

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AfarAug 7

These Luxury Hotels Want to Plan Your Entire Trip. Here’s Why You Should Let Them

From Bhutan to Peru, luxury hotel companies are increasingly expanding their offerings beyond a single property, designing trips that connect multiple retreats into one itinerary. Luxury hotels have ...

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  • AmankoraHotelParo, BhutanCollection of five lodges across Bhutan's five major valleys
  • WildernessHotelMaun, BotswanaSome journeys change the way you see the world.
  • Six SensesHotelThimphu, BhutanOpened five lodges in Bhutan in 2018
  • SongtsamHotelShangri-La, ChinaOrganizes guided itineraries between lodges in Yunnan and Tibet
  • AndeanHotelCusco, PeruCollection of camps and hotels across Peru's south
  • TinajaniHotelCusco, PeruSix-tent camp opened in 2025 in a rust-colored canyon
  • 62°NORDHotelÅlesund, NorwayOffers multi-night itineraries with bikes or electric cars
  • ShaktiHotelLeh, IndiaEmbraces hut-to-hut hiking with village walks
  • Mountain Lodges of NepalHotelKathmandu, NepalStrings lodges around Everest, Manang, and Annapurna regions
  • The MalkaiHotelMuscat, OmanScheduled to launch in 2026 as three distinct camps
  • Shinta Mani MustangHotelPokhara, NepalPlans to expand with two new retreats in Upper Mustang
  • andBeyondHotelJohannesburg, South Africa
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 23, 2025

This Two-Week Islamic Cruise Stops at Holy Sites Across Asia and the Middle East

Sailing from Malaysia's Port Klang to Saudi Arabia via Indonesia, the Maldives, and Oman.

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