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zenbabytravel · 6 years ago

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We started our Omani wonderful roadtrip with Shangri La Barr Al Jissah, blessed with some of the best beaches in Muscat, a glorious setting with bare mountains in the background and a great starting point for dolphin watching Oman and snorkelling with sea turtles.

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You know it's been a good day when you saw over 50 dolphins, lots of fish and the biggest turtle ever. And yes by the time we got there the kids woke up up from the speed boat trance #omantravel #middleeastdreams #omanturtles #loveturtles #turtles🐢 #omandolphins #dolphins🐬 #snorkellingwithturtles #dolphintrip #snorkelingwithkids #omansea #omanwithkids #culturedkids #countrykidsfun #shangrilaexperience #loveoman #omaninstalove #shangrilahotels #kempinskimuscat @mafiadiver777 #gofurther #loveyourtimetogether #goadventuretogether #bebevoyage #mytinyatlas #passionpassport #takeyourkidseverywhere #familytravel #worldschooling @omanmagazineofficial @cometooman @experienceoman #shangrilabarraljissah

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There are 3 Shangri La hotels catering graciously for various circumstances: Al Waha – at one end, casual and best for families (kids club is in there along with a glorious playground by the sea, many tobogganing pool slides and even a football pitch); Al Bandar – in the middle, combining families and business and many glorious restaurants; and Al Husn – the other end, upscale and adults only, perfect for grown up escapes and honeymoons.

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The beach between the Shangri La hotels is large, beautiful and with soft sand – perfect for strolls along the coast, swimming and snorkelling with colourful fish.

Shangri la Barr Al Jissah: best beaches in Muscat

The waters are blue and calm and one gets to appreciate the beauty of Omani coast properly from the sea – kayaking, paddle boarding or sailing.

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I investigated with the 5 years old the nearby coves on our 2nd day. We also had glimpses of Al Hussn elegant beach beds and cabanas, as well as villas – wished we had an extra day to leave the kids at the Club and indulge into a peaceful half day pampering us with no kids shouting of excitement or various !

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Good morning! And checkmate 🤩 #fridaygoals🙌 #muscatbeach #shangrilabeach #kiddiemundo #checkmate #holidays #muscat #muscatoman🇴🇲 #nofilter #omanwithkids #muscatwithkids #familytravel #snappyhappybritmums #familytravelme

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The 3rd day we were in for a proper treat with Al Quantab divers: dolphin watching Oman and snorkelling with sea turtles rarely gets better than this!

Best beaches in Muscat and dolphin watching Oman

The yacht was sleek and comfortable: my boys love to snooze / go into a certain type of trance with the sea motions – which we as parents love and laugh about (afterall they are hyper active most of the time so this is a nice break!) , waking up in excitement to see the dolphins (especially the 5 years old!) and loving to swim with me (especially the 2 years old!).

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We even attempted a first time snorkeling in 4, which was not too bad logistically considering our 2 years old shouty little dictator – even awarded by the biggest ever turtle i have seen swimming graciously next to me!

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Some of our fellow snorkelers reported seeing up to 4 – wow, what a treat! The green turtles that I have seen on this trip including at Ras Al Jinz have been my highlight if years of diving worldwide – Oman has been that kind of experience when snorkeling is as good as diving!

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Turtle love 💚 When snorkelling is as good as diving 💙 Biggest #turtle 🐢 ever #omanturtles #omansea #snorkellingwithturtles #snorkelingwithkids #shangrilaexperience #goproshoot #snorkeling🐠 #omanwithkids #wow_places #wearetravelmums #water_captures #wildlifeonearth #wateradventures #wanderlustkids #welltravelledkids #wildlifephotography #worldschooling

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The setting of Bandar Al Khiran bay is stunning: bare mountains and crystal turquoise waters, filled with dolphins, huge green turtles and colourful fish – pure magic!

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We stayed at Al Bandar in a large beautiful room with views over green gardens and Arabian Sea, indulging into daily rides on the lazy river, the array of cool swimming pools and the beautiful beach.

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Made it in one piece! But 4 hours of sleep on the plane are not going to stop us 😂 straight to the beach and kids club! #omanwithkids #shangrilamuscat #culturedkids #voyagefamille #wanderlustkids #farawayfiles #citytripping #kensingtonmums #middleeasttravels #kiddiemundo

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Dining at Shangri La was a lovely affair – spoilt for choices between restaurants. We opted twice for tapas at the Sablah and once for the buffet at Al Tanoor.

Shangri la Barr Al Jissah: Al Bandar

The kids loved the caual outdoors dinners watching the moon ad the stars and theafter heading back for the beach for more fun by the campfire – cool bands and socialising!

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3 days at Shangri La Al Bandar were glorious but barely enough to exhaust all parties wishlists. One needs longer when hotels come with such extensive range of facilities catering all ages, souls and circumstances!

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Disclosure: Many thanks to Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah for the media rates. All overexcited kids and opinions in here entirely ours.

Shangri la Barr Al Jissah: best beaches in Muscat and dolphin watching Oman We started our Omani wonderful roadtrip with Shangri La Barr Al Jissah, blessed with some of the best beaches in Muscat, a glorious setting with bare mountains in the background and a great starting point for dolphin watching Oman and snorkelling with sea turtles.

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zenbabytravel · 6 years ago

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Just wrapped up our fabulous adventure holidays Oman with kids and can’t stop raving about these magic lands with rugged coastlines and vast deserts where tradition and progress go hand in hand. 10 days in Oman were fantastic, enriching and so diverse: we took in the stunning turquoise shades of the Arabian sea, breathless landscapes of the Hajar Mountains and the shifting sands of Wahiba, swam in lush wadis, trekked in dramatic canyons, explored an awesome turtle reserve and then headed back to Muscat blue shores.

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You know it's been a good day when you saw over 50 dolphins, lots of fish and the biggest turtle ever. And yes by the time we got there the kids woke up up from the speed boat trance #omantravel #middleeastdreams #omanturtles #loveturtles #turtles🐢 #omandolphins #dolphins🐬 #snorkellingwithturtles #dolphintrip #snorkelingwithkids #omansea #omanwithkids #culturedkids #countrykidsfun #shangrilaexperience #loveoman #omaninstalove #shangrilahotels @mafiadiver777 #gofurther #loveyourtimetogether #goadventuretogether #bebevoyage #mytinyatlas #passionpassport #takeyourkidseverywhere #familytravel #worldschooling @omanmagazineofficial @cometooman @experienceoman #shangrilabarraljissah

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It was a journey of incredible contrasts, following in the footsteps of the pioneering explorers of old and taking in rich natural highlights that Oman offers. Self driving has been easy, infrastructure in great shape, petrol and 4X4 affordable and Omani super friendly.

We started these wonderful adventure holidays Oman with Shangri La nearby Muscat, with its glorious natural setting with bare mountains in the background – that one truly gets to appreciate best on a boat, paddle boarding or kayaking. The highlight of those 3 days was the sailing where one can soak in the bare mountains versus the turquoise shades of the Arabian sea, spotting dolphins and snorkeling with lots of colourful fish and huge green turtles at Bandar Al Khayran.

The kids were smitten by Shangri-La array of pools and activities, lazy river that one hops in, floats or swims with a gentle current. The beach between the hotels is large, beautiful and with soft sand – perfect for strolls along the coast as well as swimming with colourful fish.

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The waters are blue and calm, perfect for Oman with kids holidays or simply exploring the nearby coves kayaking. We stayed at Al Bandar in a large beautiful room with views over green gardens and Arabian Sea, in between Al Waha (the dedicated family resort with endless kids facilities) and Al Husn (the dedicated separate adult only hotel). A dedicated post to Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah will follow shortly.

Sunset Wahiba Sands

The fourth day we left for Arabian Oryx Camp in the Bedu deserts midday to allow for a relaxed journey through the beautiful red shifting Wahiba sands. Once we arrived at Al Wasil (the last little town on the road), we deflated the tyres of our 4X4 and drove off road through the red sanded dunes staring at the surreal Dali-esque landscapes.

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Glorious sweet conquer of the dunes at sunrise. Tiny bedouins in #emptyquarters #ArabianOryxCamp #Wahibadesert #dalishapes #deserwithtoddler #desertwithkids #tinyexplorer #tuesdaygoals #omanwithkids #moyenorient #aveclesefants #sunrise #dunes #duneconqueror #halfterm #octoberhalfterm #travelinspiration #beautifulmatters #beautifuldestinationsaroundworld #emptyquarterdesert #bedouinlife #thisworldexists #thisworldexistsambassador #littlePrince #lepetitprince #stantoineexupery

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We spent at Oryx Camp 2 nights to make the most out of the desert and nearby wadis – dune climbing at sunset and sunrise, camel riding, indulging into camp fires at night, Bedu dinners and music, as well as stargazing. There’s also dune bashing, sand boarding and quad riding for the adventurous souls !

We were hosted the first night and given the wonderful treatment and warm hospitality we extended for the second. We had a very spacious 2 beds Arabian villa, big enough to fit 2 families like ours and with a beautiful travertine porch and outside sitting space to allow extensive stargazing and indulging into coffee at sunrise.

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Green and blue desert dreams. #Wadi #BaniKhalid #omantravels #oasis #exploreoman #wadibanikhalid #famillevoyageuse #voyagefamille #wanderlustkids #palmtrees🌴 #middleasterntravel #palmtrees #middleeasterndessert #gofurther #goexplore #omanroadtrip #naturalpools #omanitinerary #omanwithchildren #moyenorient #swimwithkids and #cheekyfish #naturepedicure #greenoasis

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A dedicated post will follow shortly, this has been the perfect base for exploring the area around, including the lush Wadi Bani Khalid.

The 6th day we headed thereafter for the mountains for some serious climbing in dramatic canyons and luxury pampering at Alila Jabal Akhdar. In less than an hour drive deep into mountains, temperatures go from 36 degrees to a pleasantly refreshing 18 degrees celsius. Nearby there is the heart of the old Omani Imamate, including the unesco patrimony Nizwa and fortresses.

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Seriously on the edge. The scariest and most fabulous descent and ascent I've ever done with the most fantastic guide 🧡. It's called Via Ferrata and it's in a stunning canyon neighbouring the second biggest worldwide. This Oman trip is a fairytale coming true 🧡 #Alilamoments #notforthefainthearted #mindovermountain #ridge #mind over #canyon #viaferrata #alilajabalakhdar #alilahotels #beautifuldestination serious #climbing #omanjabalakhdar #omanmountains #vertigo #blast #omancanyon @explore_oman_ @ig_oman @insta__oman #ontheedge2018 #livingontheedge #jebelshams #grandcanyonofarabia #sheisnotlost she is #feelingalive

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Alila has been as usual an amazing stay with refined cuisine, perfect sleek integration in the rocky landscapes, warm service – a wonderful unique memorable experience. Via Ferrata climb dazzled my head and senses with its vertiginous slopes, rocks and caves and thereafter there was some well deserved pampering in Alila infinity pool soaking in the sunsets. Nizwa fortresses will have to wait our next trip as we stuck to the nature on these adventure holidays Oman and Alila pampering for those 2 days!

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Everything is sore after yesterday climb but Alila is the master of zen and pampering #alilamoments #alilajabalakhdar post #viaferrata #omancanyon #sheisnotlost #lovetrekking #mumswhotravel #wanderlustkids #voyagefamille #moyenorient #beautifulday #feelingalive #omanwithkids #omanmountains #over2000m glorious #Thursday #Omanroadtrip #kensingtonmums #halfterm #October2018 #tlpicks #topdreamdestinations #guardiantravelsnaps #luxurylifestyle #snaphappybritmums #luxuryresort #alilahotels #epitome of sustainable #luxury #wow_places

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On our 8th day we headed to Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve from Alila and broke the 4.5 hours roadtrip in Sur.

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Eco glamping is the way to go in here and make sure you book a family tent well in advance as it’s jut 3 of them.

Ras al jinz is a once in a lifetime experience seeing turtles laying eggs at moonlight and babies recently hatched heading back to the sea at night or at sunrise.

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These little guys stole the show at sunrise yesterday. Takes about 50 days to hatch 💚🐢 #Babyturtle versus #mamaturtle. The size and speed differences are truly amazing. #omanturtle #Rasaljinz #rasaljinz_turtlereserve #rasaljinzturtlereserve #greenturtles #turtleeggs🐢 #omannature #wildlifeonearth #wildlifevideos #videowildlife #omanwildlife @explore_oman_ @insta__oman @ig_oman #wildlifewithkids #turtlesofinstagram #Turtlelover #turtlevideo #turtle🐢 #turtlelife #turtleconservation #ecologycenter #ecologytours #culturedkids #welltraveled#kidslovenature #kidsloveturtles #countrykidsfun #wanderlustkids

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We left Ras Al Jinz 11am next day feeling enriched and blessed. The drive to Kempinski Muscat is less than 3 hours by the coast and we broke it with the scenic Wadi Shab. Some stunning landscapes but more difficult than Wadi Bani Khalid with 2 young kids – so just explored for an hour or so.

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Our last leg of these very active adventure holidays Oman was Kempinski in Muscat – the city’s latest 5 star addition, where grand sleek design with Arabic influences meets European sophistication, cuisine and wines are great and service is impeccable. We took it easy for the last 2 days with dips in the sea and pool as well as catching up with friends.

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Wrapping up our amazing Oman adventure holidays with the stunning Kempinski. Opened for barely 5 months, this place charmed us instantly with the sophisticated cuisine, impeccable service, kids treated royally and stunning sleek design. #omantrip #muscat #muscatfoodies #muscatwithkids #muscatmums #middleeasttravel #voyagefamille #moyenorient #gofurther #goexplore #wanderlustkids #kempinski #kempinskihotel #kempinskimuscat #kempinski_hotel #kensingtonmums #omanwithkids #sheisnotlost #characterdesign #luxuryfamilytravel #boutiquehotelfinds #chichotels #sunsetlight

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Kempinski is conveniently close to the airport (less than 10min drive), so the last morning we wrapped it up with another beautiful sunrise over a delicious breakfast.

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Good morning and good bye Oman, it's been a fabulous trip! #kempinski_hotel #kempinskioman #omansunrise

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10 days in Oman have been fabulous and left us seriously craving for more! On our list for the next times also: Daymaniyat islands – for fabulous diving, Salalah – the very southern tip for green mountains, streams, waterfalls and more vibrant blue waters and at the other side, closer to Dubai, Zighy Bay. Oman we had a blast and we will be back!

Disclosure: Many thanks to Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Alila Jabal Akhdar, Kempinski Muscat and Arabian Oryx Camp for the media rates and complimentary treats. All overexcited kids and opinions in here entirely ours.

Luxury and adventure holidays Oman with kids: 10 days itinerary Just wrapped up our fabulous adventure holidays Oman with kids and can’t stop raving about these magic lands with rugged coastlines and vast deserts where tradition and progress go hand in hand.

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