The great Indian vacation season is in full swing. Everyone has their bags packed and is raring to go places. A delay in the visa process, skyrocketing flight costs, and fully booked hotels might become roadblocks to a dream holiday though. This year, skip the rush and hop onto a short-haul flight to Oman to indulge in an unhurried, luxurious vacay at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat. Whether someone is looking to spend quality time with family, seeking adventure activities or curated experiences, guests are spoilt for choice. Need a reason to holiday at this stunning Middle Eastern resort tucked between the majestic mountains and the Sea of Oman? Here’s a perfect itinerary for a memorable family vacation in Muscat. Cool water-based activities Picture this: Drifting slowly o...
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Valentine’s Day is not just about hearts and cake. It’s also no more just about a day. It is a celebration which starts much before and even continues after. There are more ways to celebrate the season of love. Whether a grand gesture or tiny thoughtful moments, whichever you plan to celebrate, here is a curated list of experiences picked from each side of the hemisphere for an indulgent Valentine’s Day week in 2023. A dreamy photo shoot in Seychelles It’s not for nothing that Seychelles is touted as the site of the original Garden of Eden, thanks to it being home to the sensuously-shaped coco-de-mer. Ride on a ferry to La Digue, the third largest island in the Seychelles archipelago, and nearly car-free. Rent bikes on arrival at the jetty and set on a journey to Anse Sour...
Read MoreWith the ‘Week of Love’ soon upon us, Anantara Hotels & Resorts’ collection of properties will embody different versions of romance, whether that be a love for gastronomy, culture, or an act of self-love to expand one’s horizons and experience a destination anew. Here is a selection of Anantara experiences underpinned by a genuine sense of place and authenticity that have become synonymous with the brand. Dining and Rock Climbing in the Mountains Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort in Oman offers the perfect setting for romance this Valentine’s Day. Winding up the mountainside just as the sun sets, an exclusive romantic dinner for two will be waiting at Bella Vista. Chef Alexis Teboul, from a sister property in Toulouse, will be hosting dinners from 11 to 14 February. B...
Read MoreFollowing an exciting yet gentle industry rebound, 2023 is billed as the year to book those truly unforgettable experiences in far-flung and exotic destinations that dreams are made of. To help travellers choose where to go and which trip of a lifetime to take, Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas have created a wish list of 23 awe-inspiring adventures for 2023, from surfing in Sri Lanka, snorkelling with sharks in the Maldives, dining in the ancient temples of Angkor to zooming around the streets of Rome by Vespa. 1) Dine in a hidden Angkor temple At Anantara Angkor Resort in Cambodia dinner is served in the heart of an ancient civilisation, in the central sanctuary of a heritage Angkor Wat temple hidden among a lush jungle, with nothing but stars and carefully restored ancient statua...
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