Thursday 07 / November / 2024
Muscat: Oman’s capital, Muscat, has been named on a list of must-see locations around the world where people can travel to unwind from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with nature.
The list, which has been put out by resort chain Shangri-La, features a smattering of cities around the world, including Abu Dhabi, Bengaluru, Delhi, Dubai, Istanbul, Jeddah, London, Mauritius, Muscat, Paris, Toronto and Vancouver.
Together called the 2022 Shangri-La Bucket List, the list has been curated with different travellers in mind, so that there is an experience for everyone, whether driven by a desire to get out to nature, to seek out epicurean experiences or to create family memories together.
“Nature-lovers will be able to rediscover the great outdoors with simple walks in city parks to escaping to a private island, riding a horse at golden hour, kayaking beneath towering cliffs or simply soak it all up on one of Shangri-La’s sandy beaches,” said the resort chain. “Adventurists will have plenty of new horizons to explore, whether it’s the soft adventure of a sunset desert safari in Abu Dhabi or the thrill of exploring British Columbia’s ice caves on a private helicopter tour.
“After so many months of lost time, families will be able to create new travel memories together, from skiing in the Canadian Rockies to splashing in Jeddah’s Red Sea waters, floating down Muscat’s only lazy river or exploring Toronto by bike,” added the organisation.
With wellness at the core of Shangri-La, seekers looking to soothe body and mind after the past turbulent months, experiences include a traditional hammam in Istanbul, Ayurveda in Delhi, meditation in Bengaluru and many more.
“It’s also time to claim back all those missed celebrations. From engagements to birthdays, weddings to anniversaries or just celebrating the joy of finally being back together again, Shangri-La has settings, experiences and skill to make every celebration even more meaningful this year,” added the resort chain.
“From exceptional Chinese cuisine at Shang Palace restaurants to Michelin stars in Paris, sky-high dining in London, floating breakfasts in Dubai and Shangri-La insiders’ favourite spots in local markets, foodies’ appetites will be fed at every turn,” the company said.
For a high-brow holiday, culture connoisseurs will enjoy wandering to some of the world’s greatest museums in London, exploring Istanbul’s cutting-edge galleries and private ateliers or spotting the latest haute-couture at Paris Fashion Week.
With making a difference through travel being so important these days, Shangri-La hotels and resorts around the world offer a variety of programmes that let guests make a difference. Whether it’s learning about the local environment, discovering protected wildlife or taking part in sustainability-based activities, there are plenty of ways to make a change.
