Oman
Deals
Belinda Jackson scours Australia and the globe to discover top deals from Perth to La Paz.
Oman
Fragrance for the ages
Kerry van der Jagt joins the Queen of Sheba and Emperor Nero in succumbing to the lure of frankincense.
2013: a place odyssey
Lance Richardson does the legwork for your guide to the planet's most compelling destinations for the new year.
Middle East
Gentle path to Islam
In the deserts and souks of Oman, Lance Richardson gains some insight into the nation's distinctive and defining faith.
Postcard
Oman ... for the ultimate Arabic makeover
Lance Richardson This is the story of how I became the Islamic Eliza Doolittle, transformed from a clueless Westerner into something approaching Arab authenticity.
Oman
Hot on the trail of a mountain ghost
The desert comes alive for Kevin Rushby but a legendary big cat remains elusive.
Oman
On the edge of Arabia
In a land best known for its deserts, Sean Mooney finds beehive tombs and royal honey as he navigates Oman's spectacular mountains and caves.
Oman
Sand, sea and surf
In the Omani desert of Sharqiya Sands, Sean Mooney crosses an ocean of dunes to reach the water.
Oman
Where the bold take giant steps
Through the towering dunes and vast valleys of Oman, Rob McFarland follows the path of a great 20th-century explorer, and makes his own discoveries along the way.
Middle East
Ancient forts, Persian ports
From its glitzy shopping to enormous mosques, the Middle East makes an impact, writes Joanna Hall.
United Arab Emirates
Dunes and dates, sea and sand
Gabrielle Costa joins a new cruise route around the United Arab Emirates.
Trends
Attention-grabbing hotels: sleeping with show-offs
Hotel beds now come with boasting rights, where the only limit is imagination, writes Rachael Oakes-Ash.
