Shaw Travel News

Welcome to the Shaw Travel News Area. It’s here that I’ll post anything of interest taking place in Oman, Rajasthan – India and the Maldives.

Bespoke Saiing Trips Oman

Charter a catamaran, bareboat or skippered to explore the wonderful Oman coastline, for a  fortnight or more, a week or simply a day excursion

You can drop anchor in any of the numerous safe and sheltered bays with stunning backdrops.

Witness the abundant marine life from a variety of turtles, dolphins and fish.

Shaw Travel can offer a tailor made sailing itinerary to include hotel accommodation in Muscat 

 

Where to stay in the Interior – Oman

The View and Sahab Hotels are ideal for exploring Nizwa and the surrounding area.  The accommodation offered is very comfortable with stunning views!  Clients usually stay for a minimum of 2 nights at The View and Sahab Hotels. 

Shaw Travel can offer a tailor made itinerary to include trekking in the area

Luxury tented camps in Oman

Shaw Travel is offering tailor made itineraries in Oman, to include private luxurious tented camps. off the beaten track.  The bespoke camps can be set up on a secluded stretch of the coast, in the Hajar Mountains or deep within the Wahiba desert

Clients feedback has been very positive as the experience is tailored on a very personal level

Please enquire for further details or refer to the suggested tailor made itinerary on the Oman itineraries page

Kids Club at the Ritz Carlton Al Bustan Palace Hotel, Muscat

Ritz Carlton has recently taken over management of the Al Bustan Palace Hotel, Muscat.  The Hotel has announced the launch of ‘Ritz Kids;’ designed for children between the ages of 5 through to 12 years, the supervised program entertains children with educational games and activities.  Please enquire for further details.

Tailor-made Oman Tours

Shaw Travel offers bespoke tailor- made Oman Tours to all areas of the Sultanate.  With over 10 years experience and a passion for the country and its’ charming people, Shaw Travel is able to offer a very personal service.  Oman Tours are crafted to provide the discerning traveller with an insight into a fascinating and unspoilt country.  The private tailor made itineraries include experiencing a true desert, the mountains and a wonderful coastline.  The latest offerings included in the Oman Tours are the option of self drive, allowing the traveller to explore areas under their own steam, and an Oman Tour to include trekking with a guide in the Hajar Mountain range. 

MUSCAT HOTELS

The Al Bustan Palace, Chedi and Zighy Bay have special offers for next year

SAHAB HOTEL, Jebel Akhdar, Oman

I recently stayed at this wonderful ‘eco’ hotel in the Jebel Akhdar.  It has the most spectaculat views of the Hajar Mountains

GOLF IN OMAN

The Wave, Muscat launches the first 9 holes of their Golf Course

Muscat Hills Golf and Country Club will host Colin Montgomerie on 13th December

GOLF IN OMAN

The Wave, Muscat announces the opening of a golf course, the first 9 holes are open. 

Muscat Hills Golf and Country Club will host Colin Montgomerie on 13th December

The Royal Opera House, Muscat announce Puccini’s Opera “Turandot”

The Royal Opera House, Muscat will open its doors on 14th October with Puccini’s Opera “Turandot”

“The Power of Love”

This premiere production by Legendary Franco Zeffirelli specially commissioned by Royal Opera House Muscat for its inaugural season brings to light the mesmerizing recital of Puccini’s last Masterpiece “Turandot” with Placido Domingo conducting the orchestra of the Fondazione Arena di Verona.

Please enquire for further information or click here

Private yacht charters available

Private yacht charters are available for a day or overnight experience, please enquire for a tailor made itinerary.

Al Bustan Palace Hotel change of management

Ritz Carlton takes over management of the Al Bustan Palace Hotel, Muscat

Luxury Semi-permanent Camps in the Interior

Semi-permanent luxury camps have been established in the Wahiba Sands and at Tanuf, please enquire for further details.

Villa “Bondoni” for rental at Muscat Hills Golf and Country Club

Shaw Travel offers a 4 bedroom villa for rental overlooking the 8th Fairway of the Muscat Hills Golf and Country Club – please enquire or click here for further details

The Chedi Hotel, Muscat opens its 103-metre long pool

The Chedi Hotel, Muscat has opened The Long Pool, a 103-metre outdoor swimming pool (the longest pool in The Middle East) that is reserved for the exclusive use of adults like The Chedi Pool, bringing the total number of swimming pools to 3 (2 adult-only, 1 family pool)