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12 Cheap Alternatives to Expensive Vacation Destinations

The saying “you get what you pay for” doesn’t always apply when it comes to traveling the globe. Sure, many bucket list destinations are worth their eye-popping price tags, but there are plenty of affordable — and arguably cooler — alternatives to these well-trodden, budget-busting destinations. Below, we listed the most expensive spots in the…

11 Reasons You Should Visit Oman Instead of Dubai and United Arab Emirates

Dubai and the United Arab Emirates are well-established destinations for travelers seeking splashy glamour and beachside luxury with a dash of sweeping desert landscapes. Meanwhile, neighboring Oman has been quietly surging on the tourism scene for its extraordinary natural beauty, rich cultural offerings, and more user-friendly towns and cities. While we aren’t suggesting that Dubai…

Top 8 Places to Visit in Oman

Pool at The Chedi Muscat – a GHM Hotel in Muscat, Oman/Oyster Oman doesn’t make the headlines like many of its neighbors on the Arabian Peninsula. Those who choose to venture to the far eastern tip of the peninsula will be met with diverse landscapes, encompassing magnificent mountains, striking sand dunes, and rugged coastlines. The…

Where It’s Safe to Travel in the Middle East

If you spend any time watching or reading the news, or scanning your Twitter feed for that matter, you might be apprehensive about traveling to the Middle East. Contrary to the often-sensationalized headlines, however, the region is not entirely dangerous, and war, terrorism, and controversy don’t define the place as a whole. While there are…

The Weirdest and Wildest Treatments at 6 Spa Getaways Around the World

A relaxing massage, toning body wrap, and a soothing facial are probably the usual treatments you would expect at a visit to a luxury spa. But what would you think of being massaged with common kitchen ingredients like salt, pepper, or coffee; having burning weeds placed on your body; or soaking in bathwater illuminated with…

14 Luxury Camping Trips Around the World

We all love camping…at least in theory we all love camping. In practice, some people take pleasure in the exhaustive prep work, set up, and break down more than others. For nature lovers who like to get their hands dirty, but also don’t mind a little white-glove service, these luxury camping retreats are ideal getaways.…

7 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Oman

Courtesy of Flickr/Andrew Moore The Sultanate of Oman, roughly the size of New Mexico, is perched on the far eastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula and stretches south along the Arabian Sea down to Yemen. The stunning landscape includes mountains, desert, oases, and coastline — all of which can be visited within a day’s drive…

The Top Travel Destinations for 2017

It’s that time of the year again — when the 2017 travel lists start pouring out and travel sites and experts make their bets on the top destinations for the upcoming year. While sites like TripAdvisor pick contenders based on identifiable trends from bookings in their system or directly through their users, Lonely Planet‘s managing…