Travel to Oman for an Exotic Vacation

Travel to Oman for an Exotic Vacation

Saint Augustine said, "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page". Travel has not only become a recreational activity but also a means of expanding one's dimensions in the world. Meeting new people, exploring unsullied places, trying different cuisines, and understanding novel cultures is not only an experience, but also fun. Oman is one such destination that is fast becoming a favorite on the travel map.

 

Housing "Arabia's Jewel", the capital city of Muscat, Oman is a blend of the long forgotten and the yet-to-be-discovered character that every travel must embody. Muscat is an awesome mixture of old and new. It boasts of all modern amenities and yet preserves an ancient charm.

 

The additional attractions in Oman are Sur, a coastal town that has retained the more traditional lifestyle. Nizwa is a city famous for its handicrafts, and Oman's ancient monument, the Nizwa Fort. Salalah, known for its beaches, which are ideal for scuba diving, diving, jet skiing, sailing, and canoeing. Musandam peninsula is known for its striking mountains with unusual textures and patterns.

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One can book a dhow and visit Khawr Ash Shamm from Musandam, to see marine life in placid waters for a breathtaking experience. Masirah Island is a stark rocky landscape rimmed with secluded beaches and loggerhead turtles that come to nest there. This island also has a variety of shellfish and other marine life.

 

Apart from these exclusive places to see one may enjoy other activities such as photography, filming, rock climbing, scuba diving, ice skating, trekking, camel racing, game fishing, sailing, and horseback riding. From mountains to desert to seascapes, Oman is thriving in multiplicity and thus offers something special for every traveler.

 

Oman is predominantly an Islamic country, but because of its liberal outlook it not only has highly structured mosques, but also beautiful churches and strikingly detailed temples. Arabic is the official language, though English, Hindi, Urdu, and Swahili are widely spoken, so a tourist can easily manage without knowing how to speak Arabic. However, knowing the local language definitely has its advantages,

 

As a country, Oman is rich in history, culture, and picturesque locations. From great prophets to adventurers like Sinbad the sailor have called Oman home. This grand country proffers miles of untouched sandy beaches, fresh water oases, unexplored caves, grand forts, sparkling springs, date palms, stunning palaces, mystical souks, twilight cruises and more. A photographer's delight, <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link/4122372']);" href="http://www.zaharatours.com/">travel to Oman</a> has varied landscapes and ancient architecture that please the eyes and warm the soul.

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Sustainable Local Travel in Cappadocia, Turkey

by ~suchitra~

Sustainable Local Travel in Cappadocia, Turkey

The rich history and magical lunar landscape of Cappadocia, Turkey can be experienced today in a unique type of accommodation: the cave hotel. Built straight into the rock or the facades of old manmade caves, cave hotels are no dark dungeons or cold, musty homes. Instead, Cappadocia's got everything from 5-star caverns to brightly lit grottos for tourists on a budget. They're positively primeval! And they're just one part of an overall approach to travel that emphasizes what's local and sustainable.

The first cave hotel opened its doors in 1990 in the Cappadocian town of Ürgüp. Beginning an abandoned 5th-century cave that had all but collapsed, the owner began by gathering stones and rock hewn from the interior of the cave as sustainable building materials and hired workers from the town in order to keep the restoration local. Upon opening its doors, the Esbelli Evi Cave Boutique Hotel was an immediate success.

There are now more than 400 cave hotels in Cappadocia ranging from family-run grottos to lavish 50-room underground resorts. The cave-hotel industry in Cappadocia has become a unique selling point in this region of Turkey.

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The otherworldly experience of staying in the 5th- and 6th-century caves of Cappadocia is matched only by the unusual natural landscape. Dotted with 'fairy chimneys', the moonlike surroundings have inspired artists, travelers, philosophers and historians since as far back as the days of Herodotus. For a bird's-eye view of the extraordinary geography, hot-air balloon trips are a truly special experience.

Even more impressive than Cappadocia's show-stopping scenery, well-preserved churches and caves and mouthwatering Mediterranean cuisine is the region's commitment is to preserving all of this.  Responsible travel operators Zafer Yazici and Fuyo Ichikawa of Lirita Tours, the whl.travel local connection in Cappadocia, have worked locally for seven years to preserve a traditional way of life in ancient Cappadocia, one of the most sustainable tourist destinations in Turkey.

"There are of course sightseeing spots you cannot miss," explains Yazici, "but local tours are really run in a local way. Selected restaurants are more like family restaurants and typical Cappadocian handcrafts artisans, like carpet weavers, stone carvers or potters, are visited on these tours."

"The biggest advantage of visiting Cappadocia is that it is not a mass-tourism destination," Zafer adds. "We have to keep it this way."

whl.travel is a wholly owned business unit of the WHL Group, the largest local-travel company in the world. Originally started in 2002 as a pilot project of the IFC (part of the World Bank Group), it was spun off as a private company in 2006 and has since grown into a global franchise network of award-winning companies that help travellers find unique ways to experience a destination through local tourism professionals present in more than 100 countries. WHL Group companies empower local partners who have practice in experiential and mindful travel and a local's knack for identifying, explaining and sustaining the distinctive qualities of a place.

 

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How to Get Paid for Your Travel Videos

by Train Chartering & Private Rail Cars

How to Get Paid for Your Travel Videos

Have you ever wondered how to get paid for traveling? What if I could tell you that by documenting your travels on film, you could get paid for it? It's not as hard as you may imagine… so let's get started.

Most people would imagine selling their videos to The Travel Channel or to The Discovery Channel, that is not the method you're going to take. Those are sometimes well-paid jobs, but they don't meet our criteria of getting paid quickly and allowing us to travel wherever we desire.

So how do you use travel videos to get paid? The answer is simple: By using your videos to drive traffic to third party websites who give you money for doing so.

Here is how it's done:

Unless you've lived in a cave, you have probably heard of YouTube (actually, even people in caves have heard of it). It is not uncommon for basic, elementary videos to get 10's and 100's of thousands of views. Even videos with millions of views are becoming more common by the day. So how do you drive traffic to a third party site with these videos?

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When you post a video to YouTube, you are allowed to make a description of your video. To drive traffic, put a hyperlink in the description to your affiliate link of your third party site. Simply format the address you want to send people to with 'http://YourAffiliateLink.com' and it will become a live link within YouTube's description.

So where do you send people to? There are thousands of affiliate programs out there, but the easiest way to get started is to search Clickbank for products that are related to your video. For example, if you recently went to an Italian Vineyard, you could direct people to a product that teaches "wine tasting" or "how to create your own wine."

You will make a commission on each sale that is made. So, if 10,000 people watch your video over the next year, and 10% of them click your link, you send 1,000 visitors to the site. If 10% of those visitors buy, you make 100 sales. Oftentimes that's at - dollars per sale, so based on this model, you can make 00 to 00 dollars for that video!

You are probably getting excited now. That's for only ONE video! If you have 10 videos out there, you're now making ,000 to ,000 dollars per year just for having some silly videos on the web.

To be entirely realistic, it can be difficult to get that many views for that many videos... but it's NOT impossible. Many people are doing it, so there's no reason you can't do it as well. You just need to know what you're doing!

Here are some last minute keys: First, make videos people are going to share with their friends. They should be instructional, funny, or amazing. Second, consider putting your link ON the video itself. That way, people type the address into their browser if they like your video, and if people embed your video, you'll still drive traffic. Third, find GOOD affiliate programs that 'convert' well… meaning they sell a lot of their stuff.

Using this model, and with a little more training, you'll be off to the races, traveling the world while you make money for filming your adventures!

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have all made a substantial internet income while traveling or they have been hired and paid well to travel the world and will show you how to do the same.

Business Flights : Best Way For Comfortable Travel

by Laughing Squid

Business Flights : Best Way For Comfortable Travel

Traveling in business class flights is no more a luxury enjoyed by the business travelers. The convenience and comfort in cheap business class airlines have made more and more people opting for it. Generally the services in executive class flights would differ in each airline. The large carriers offer more luxurious services to the passengers compared to the small carriers. This is because in large carriers, the executive class would be competing with the first class for providing more luxury and comfort. People are willing to pay for such luxury thereby accomplishing the target of the carriers.

Sometimes if the flight is not fully booked, the airlines would allow passengers to upgrade the position from economy to business class seats. Generally in executive class, basic amenities like tooth paste, mouth wash, travel kit etc would be given to the passengers. It would be better if you could manage to get a seat in front of the plane. This would help you to be the last one on and first one to come out. It is better to take advantage of pre-boarding too.

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It is a known fact that if the basics or the fundamentals of flying are not clear then it could gravely affect the performance of a pilot in the later stages of pilot training. As a commercial airline pilot the individual has the added responsibility of other passengers who are on board and thus it is vital to possess quality education on aviation. Usually the start-up CPL course lasts a few months and in this period a lot of emphasis is laid on theory and flight instructors take added measures in detailing all the elements of aviation. For students aspiring to be pilot the start-up CPL course is a significant step and introduces them to the incredible world of aviation.

If proper research is done then you will find a number of ways to avail cheap air tickets. Travel industry is facing a tough competition and you can take advantage of this. Many travel sites offer cheap air ticket and discount deals. Sometimes you may even get the last minute offers to avail cheap air tickets. You have to be very sharp to find out the fluctuating prices. You have to find out when and who provide these cheap tickets.

Most airport lounges are owned by the different airlines. They will offer you a variety of business services such as phone, fax, and Internet access among others. They will also offer you certain refreshments and a much quieter atmosphere than that noisy and crowded airport terminal.

Passengers who want to avoid the airport chaos can benefit from these airport lounges for a few pounds. Airport lounges offer a haven from noisy children and provide you with privacy so that you can complete your official work or simply read a book with a snack and a drink!

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Stop Over Egypt Travel Package ( 4 Nights / 5 Days )

by LucaDeravignone.com

Stop Over Egypt Travel Package ( 4 Nights / 5 Days )

Unforgettable tour package to see Egypt, what you hear about for many times, explore famous Pyramids of Giza with Sphinx,  Egyptian Museum, Oldest part of Cairo, Memphis with Step Pyramid of Zoser, Citadel of Saladin, Alexandrian Library, Pompey's Pillar, Catacombs, beautiful Montazah and have shopping at Khan El Khalili.

Our Rep will meet you in the airport in your arriving to assist you with airport formalities and afterwards transfer to your hotel in and help with check in. Overnight stay in .

After breakfast in the hotel and check out from hotel, you will start your in with your guide to visit Great Pyramids of Giza - one of the Wonder of the World and famous Sphinx, guard of the those Pyramids. Then you will proceed to Memphis - the legendary city of Menes, the King who united Upper and Lower , and huge cemetery of ancient Memphis, was an active burial ground for more than 3500 years, and is Egypt's largest archaeological site. Also u will see Sakkara - one section of the great necropolis of Memphis, best known for the Step Pyramid, the oldest known of Egypt's pyramids built for King Zoser. Lunch will be served during in . Afterwards you will be check in hotel in for overnight.

Take your breakfast in the hotel and with your guide drive to , city on Mediterranean Sea in . You will visit there the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa found in 1900 and unique for their plan and decorations, Pompey's Pillar rising from the ruins of the ancient and famous Serapeion, Fort Qait Bey built near the place of the famous Pharos of , and famous Library. Take break with lunch at local restaurant and proceed to wonderful El-Montazah palace finished in a fantastic Turkish-Florentine style with park area covered with palm trees. Afterwards drive back to for overnight stay in the hotel.

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Morning breakfast in hotel will be followed by in to see Egyptian Museum with huge collection of antiquities and famous mask of Tutankhamen, impressive Citadel of Saladin and Mohamed Ali Mosque also known as Alabaster Mosque. Continue your to area in called "Complex of Three Religion" to see Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue and finish your tour by shopping at biggest bazaar Khan El Khalili for souvenirs. Then transfer back to your hotel in for overnight.

After breakfast check out from hotel with followed transfer to International airport to fly to your country.


- Meet and assist by our REP upon arrival and departure in all airports
- Assistance during your stay, and excursions
- All airport transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicles
- 4 nights accommodation in hotel on bed and buffet breakfast basis
- All as per itinerary
- Lunch meals during in , Giza and
- Professional Egyptologist English speaking guide
- Entrance fees to the as per itinerary
- All hotel taxes and charges


- Personal expenses
- Optional Stop Over Egypt Travel Package ( 4 Nights / 5 Days )

- Sound and Light show at the Pyramids

All our tour guides in Cairo are knowledgeable Egyptologist with at least 5 years experience. Also they have academic qualifications to make your tour such a success.

nataly@egypttravelhotdeals.com
www.egypttravelhotdeals.com

 

Egypt Gift Of The Nile Travel Package (8 Nights / 9 Days)

by MinkiDynamite / Sandra *In Lettland*

Egypt Gift Of The Nile Travel Package (8 Nights / 9 Days)

Gift Of The Nile will let you to explore Cairo and Giza Pyramids with Sphinx, visit Temples of Abu Simbel and enjoy at board luxury cruise ship.

Meet & assist by our representative who will help you in handling all your procedures through passport control, customs formalities & luggage area, then transfer you to your hotel via air conditioned modern vehicle & overnight in .


Breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a full day to visit the enigmatic Pyramids of Giza of King Cheops, Chefren, Mykernuis, Sphinx & Valley temple which are the most famous monuments of ancient , you can feel the mysteries surrounding their symbolism, design & purpose have inspired passionate debate, it's likely that many of these mysteries will never be solved, then proceed your fantastic to visit the Egyptian antiquities museum commonly known as the Egyptian Museum, which located in - the capital city of , where you can see the most extensive collection of ancient antiquities & the famous golden mask of Tutankhamun among other amazing pharaonic artifacts, finally continue your to visit Old ( Mary Gerges church, Hanging church, Ben Ezra Synagogue ), then back to your hotel & overnight in .


Breakfast at your hotel, transfer to airport for flight to Aswan, arrival Aswan airport, meet & assist by our representative, transfer to your for Embarkation before lunch.  Enjoy your time free at leisure in Aswan. Dinner and overnight.

Enjoy your breakfast on board wile sailing to Kalabsha where you will visit Kalabsha Temple dedicated to the Nubian god Mandulis. Continue to Beit El Wali and visit the temple dedicated to the goddess Hathor then visit the beautiful Kiosk of Kertassi. Back to the ship and sail to Wadi el Seboua. Overnight on board .

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After breakfast you will visit Wadi El Seboua, then take a camel ride or walk to El Dakka and Mehraka. Back to the ship for lunch. You will then continue sailing to Amada. Visit Amada temple, Ed Deir and the Tomb of Pennut then return to the ship. Enjoy your lunch while sailing to .
Overnight in .

Early breakfast while sailing to Kasr Ibrim. View the fortress from the sun deck and continue sailing to . Once in you will marvel at the beautiful Temples of the mighty king Ramses II and his beautiful wife Nefertari. Overnight in .


Check out after breakfast, transfer to airport for flight back to , arrival airport, meet & assist then transfer to your hotel & overnight in .


Breakfast at your hotel, enjoy free day in or an optional to Alexandria, "the shinning pearl of the Mediterranean" where born the most famous love story for Queen Cleopatra & Marc Anthony, Alexandria considered the second largest city in founded by the Alexander the Great in 331 BC, & became the capital of Greco–Roman , you will enjoy visiting Fort of Qait bay, Pompays' Pillar, Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa & finally Montazah Palace, then drive back to & overnight in tour hotel in .


Breakfast at your hotel, transfer to International airport for final departure, assistance through formalities by our representative.


- Meet & assist upon arrival and departure in by our representative
- All transfers by a air-conditioned vehicle
- Flight tickets - , -
- Accommodation in for 04 nights including daily breakfast
- Accommodation in Luxury for 04 nights on full board basis
- All shore excursions according itinerary
- Professional English speaking guide
- All sightseeing in are () according itinerary
- Entrance fees to all sites according itinerary
- Lunch meals during as per itinerary
- All taxes & services charges


- Personal expenses
- Any optional

Egypt Gift Of The Nile Travel Package (8 Nights / 9 Days)

All our guides in are knowledgeable Egyptologist with at least 5 years experience. Also they have academic qualifications to make your tour such a success

nataly@egypttravelhotdeals.com
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All Over Egypt Travel Package (10 Nights / 11 Days)

by chiaralily

All Over Egypt Travel Package (10 Nights / 11 Days)

You are invited to join our , which will take you through a , starting visit to Giza Pyramids of king Cheops, Chephren, Mykernuis & Great Sphinx, proceed to the Egyptian antiquites Museum where you will see the most precious collection of artifacts, then visit Aswan & Luxor via a luxury , finally have a relaxing few days in .

Arrival Cairo International airport, meet & assist by our representative who will help you in handling all your procedures through passport control, customs formalities & luggage area, then transfer you to your hotel via air conditioned modern vehicle & overnight in

Breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a full day to visit the enigmatic Pyramids of Giza of King Cheops, Chefren, Mykernuis, Sphinx & Valley temple, which are the most famous monuments of ancient , you can feel the mysteries surrounding their symbolism, design & purpose have inspired passionate debate, it's likely that many of these mysteries will never be solved, then proceed your fantastic to visit the Egyptian antiquities museum commonly known as the Egyptian Museum, which located in the capital city of , where you can see the most extensive collection of ancient antiquities & the famous golden mask of Tutankhamun  among other amazing pharaonic artifacts, then back to your hotel & overnight in .


Breakfast at your hotel, transfer to airport for departure to by flight, arrival airport, meet & assist by our representative, transfer to your boat for embarkation before lunch. In the afternoon, you will discover the gigantic High Dam; the unfinished Obelisk and Philae temple dedicated to the goddess ISIS. Dinner and overnight on board in .

In the early morning, your ship will sail to Kom Ombo where you will visit the unusual double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the god Haroeris. Lunch on board. Admire the beautiful scenery of the while sailing to Edfu where you will discover the huge temple dedicated to the God Horus by horse carriage and tour it with your guide. Visit the colorful local bazaars on your way where you can buy your souvenirs. Dinner and overnight on board .

After breakfast it is time to focus on the West Bank of : explore the great Valleys of the Kings and Queens where generations of Pharaohs and Nobles were buried in crypts cut into the cliffs and guarded by the two huge Colossi of Memnon. You will then visit the temple of Queen Hatchepsut. Back to the ship for lunch. Enjoy the afternoon in the East Bank of : walk among the pillars of the temple dedicated to the god Amun Ra and along the avenue of the Sphinxes at Karnak and temples, an experience which you will treasure for the rest of your life. Dinner and overnight in

Check out after having your breakfast, transfer for airport for flight to , arrival airport, meet & assist by our representative, transfer to your hotel for refreshment & overnight. 

Breakfast at your hotel in , enjoy with the sunny & sandy beach where all of water sports are available on request such as, diving, snorkeling & windsurfing. Also there are other tours available on request to Petra Jordan, Jeep safari . You will have a great chance in to enjoy with the amazing nightlife, overnight in .


Breakfast at your hotel in , transfer to airport for flight back to , arrival airport, meet & assist, transfer to your hotel & overnight.


Breakfast at your hotel, transfer to international airport for final departure, assistance through formalities by our representative.


- Meet & assist upon arrival and departure by our representative
- All transfers by a air-conditioned vehicle
- Flight tickets - , - - with Egypt Air
- Accommodation in for 03 nights including daily breakfast
- Accommodation in for 03 nights on full board basis
- All shore excursions according itinerary
- English speaking guide
- Accommodation in for 04 nights including daily breakfast & dinner
- All sightseeing in are (Private tours) according itinerary
- Entrance fees to all sites according itinerary
- Lunch meals during as per itinerary
- All taxes & services charges


- Personal expenses
- Any optional on request

All Over Egypt Travel Package (10 Nights / 11 Days)

All our guides in Cairo are knowledgeable Egyptologist with at least 5 years experience. Also they have academic qualifications to make your such a success

: nataly@egypttravelhotdeals.com
: www.egypttravelhotdeals.com