I first saw a photograph of Muscat's Chedi Hotel about ten years ago, and knew instantly that I wanted to stay there! Long before we had any idea we would ever live in Oman, I would pester The Husband with pictures of its gorgeous pool and grand plans for an Omani roadtrip! So it is very exciting to ...
CHECK IN: THE AL BUSTAN PALACE, OMAN
The Al Bustan Palace (known locally as “The Bustan”) is one of the Middle East’s most iconic hotels. It was originally built as an Omani Royal Palace in 1985 to host the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the late Sultan Qaboos’ ...
CHECK IN: ALILA JEBEL AKHDAR, OMAN
I really love the Alila hotels. The whole chain is focused on offering luxury accommodation in adventurous locations, integrating traditional cultures and crafts, and showcasing local communities. Environmental sustainability is at the heart of what they do: many of their hotels are designed and ...


