Oman
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This new, fully updated fifth edition of Bradt's Oman offers all the information needed to plan a visit to this rapidly developing Arabian nation, written by experts Tony Walsh, a veteran of Oman's travel industry, and Diana Darke, who originally worked for the Omani government in 1980 and has remained acquainted with the country ever since. All parts of the country are covered, including areas not featured by other guides, and Arabic script for town names is detailed to aid on-the-ground navigation and exploration. New for this edition are coverage of the restored medieval walled town of Manah, with its labyrinth of passages and mud-brick houses, developments at the UNESCO site of Ubar at Ash Shisr, and in Muscat the fort at Mutrah, with its panoramic views over the Corniche. Also covered are the seasonal cloudforest in Dhofar in the south, the mountains of the north that leap from the plains to over 3,000 metres, the two major international airports in Muscat and Salalah, transport and road developments making access from Dubai quicker and improving the journey into the Wihibah Sands, and new hotels and restaurants, from luxury to simple. For outdoor enthusiasts, adventure tourism, extreme sports (including caving and the via ferrata climbing route) and catamaran sailing are all covered, as well as birdwatching. Whether trekking little used mountain paths or visiting small villages wrapped around date oases, browsing the local market or enjoying the weekend camel and horse races, Bradt's Oman is an indispensable companion. From the famed Rub Al Khali, the world's largest sand desert, to the northern coastal town of Qurayyat, it offers everything you need for a successful trip.
| Dimensions | 5.43 x 0.85 x 8.58 inches |
| Edition | 5th |
| Isbn 10 | 1784776807 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-1784776800 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 416 pages |
| Publication Date | July 1, 2022 |
| Publisher | Bradt Travel Guides |
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Essential travel information for OMAN
Using it to plan my family leisure trip to Oman during mid-December,2024.
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This is one of the worst guide books I've ever used. Museum hours and fees are wrong, hotel descriptions are inaccurate, list of sights puzzling. For example, it describes Muttrah Souq as one of the best in the Middle East, and very authentic, while in reality it is full of junk from India and the prices are so high (USD 125 for a Omani cap) it is impossible to bargain. It described the Muscat Corniche as one of the most beautiful walks in the country but it was completely devoid of all charm. It directed us to restaurants that were blatant tourist traps (they bring you plates you didn't order and try to charge you for it), Worst, it failed to provide significant background on the sights. It failed to warn of the country-wide taxi scam, where prices are all fixed at an outrageously high rate (USD 16 for a 1.6 km ride) and none of the taxis have meters or accept credit cards. This is the 2022 edition so it should have been up to date.
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Disappointing, Poorly Written
In general I have liked and been impressed by Bradt Guides. This one to Oman is an exception, written in a list-like style in which it is difficult to glean what might be of interest. It’s as though it’s been compiled by a cartographer rather than a travel guide writer, with special emphasis on how to drive into towns and little about their qualities or sites. An example: “Khasab, 42km from the UAE border, is Musandam’s main town (although only a relatively small fishing port) and is the next town you come to when traveling around the west coast. Khasab and its associated villages are home to 29,688 of Musandam’s approximate population of 49,062. This is the northernmost wilayat in Oman and its geographic area overlooks both the Arabian Gulf to the northwest and the Seo of Oman to the east. Khasab’s previous mainstays were fishing and agriculture…”. One learns that “government employment, tourism and trade, notably with Iran, are key elements of the economy,” but not why one would, or would not, be interested in the place. The whole guide is like this. The excellent Rough Guide Oman and compact but informative Insights Guide are far superior, from my point of view.
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Few maps and photos
Very very detailed. Seems to be a guide for self drive tourists. Few maps and photos. Not easy to get overall picture of country and key attractions.
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Great guide
As usual, Beadt guides are very detailed with off the beaten path tips.
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Pratique et adapté pour un voyage en indépendant
Comme à chaque fois, le guide Bradt donne les informations pratiques pour un voyage en indépendant. Il est complet et contient cartes et plans pour gérer son voyage. Récent et pertinent.
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Oman
Mi piacerebbe visitare l’Oman a seguito Podcast the Essential dove si parlava dei viaggi di Kipling
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Relativ aktueller Reiseführer
Zusammen mit einem weiteren (etwas weniger aktuellen) Reiseführer von Dumont war der relativ aktuelle Bradt Travel Guide ein guter und auch durchaus unterhaltsamer Begleiter im Oman. Die Schwierigkeit beim Reiseführer begleiteten Reisen derzeit ist ja überall ähnlich - durch die Pandemie hat sich das touristischen Angebot teils drastisch geändert und vieles in noch nicht überarbeiteten Reiseführern existiert einfach nicht mehr oder hat relevante Änderungen erfahren. Diesen Reiseführer kann ich für aktuelle Reisen im Oman (und die Vorbereitung darauf) ohne Vorbehalte empfehlen, wenngleich auch ein paar Sachen hier ebenfalls schon nicht mehr aktuell waren. Da man dafür ja nun sensibilisiert ist, überprüft man eh nochmal online/vor Ort, wie die Lage ist.
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