Oman has a lot of cosy, welcoming guesthouses at one end of the spectrum, and uber sleek, 5* luxury resorts at the other. But there are far fewer mid range options. The View, a lovely hotel perched on the edge of Jebel Shams, is therefore a welcome addition. It is a fraction of the cost of the ...
A GUIDE TO THE COTSWOLDS
No matter how many times I visit, I simply cannot get over how absurdly picturesque the Cotswolds are. It is overflowing with fantastic places to eat, honey-hued villages so pretty they almost don’t seem real, rolling English countryside and some of the best hotels in England. The Cotswolds ...
A WEEKEND GUIDE TO THE SOUTHERN COSTA BLANCA – INCLUDING THE SPORT CLIMBING
In the UK, the southern Costa Blanca sometimes get the very unfair reputation of being a destination for nothing more than hen and stag parties wanting cheap booze and sunshine. The northern stretch, with the wonderful city of Valencia is much more popular for a weekend break. But I think that this ...
THE ATACAMA DESERT: SURVIVING THE DRIEST PLACE ON EARTH
The Atacama Desert in northern Chile sits at over 8,200 feet above sea level (2,500m), and is bordered by the Andes Mountains to the east and the Chilean Coastal Range to the west. It spans four countries – Chile, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia – and is the driest non-polar desert in the world. On ...
CHECK IN: THE CHEDI, OMAN
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 ...
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