The rough guide to Oman / written and researched by Gavin Thomas.
By: Thomas, Gavin [author.]
Language: English Series: Rough guidesPublisher: London : Rough Guides, 2011Edition: First editionDescription: 263 pages : color illustrations, maps (some color) ; 20 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781848365988Other title: OmanSubject(s): Oman -- Guidebooks | OmanGenre/Form: Guidebooks. | Guidebooks.DDC classification: 915.353 LOC classification: DS247.O62 | R68Summary: Oman is one of the world's most exciting emerging tourist destinations-offering a genuine taste of old Arabia and an oasis of traditional culture amidst the frantically modernizing Gulf states. The country boasts a string of captivating attractions. Scenically, it's one of the region's most memorable destinations, from the craggy uplands of the Hajar mountains to the spectacular fjords of the Musandam peninsula and the dramatic dunes of the Wahiba Sands. Culturally, the country boasts a variety of absorbing sights, ranging from the traditional souks of Muscat, Nizwa, and Salalah to the atmospheric mudbrick towns and towering forts of the interior. The new Rough Guide to Oman is the first in-depth guide to this fascinating country, complete with detailed coverage of all sights, new state-of-the-art maps, and practical information including comprehensively road-tested information about driving and walking routes both on and off the beaten track.| Item type | Current location | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Includes index.
Oman is one of the world's most exciting emerging tourist destinations-offering a genuine taste of old Arabia and an oasis of traditional culture amidst the frantically modernizing Gulf states. The country boasts a string of captivating attractions. Scenically, it's one of the region's most memorable destinations, from the craggy uplands of the Hajar mountains to the spectacular fjords of the Musandam peninsula and the dramatic dunes of the Wahiba Sands. Culturally, the country boasts a variety of absorbing sights, ranging from the traditional souks of Muscat, Nizwa, and Salalah to the atmospheric mudbrick towns and towering forts of the interior.
The new Rough Guide to Oman is the first in-depth guide to this fascinating country, complete with
detailed coverage of all sights, new state-of-the-art maps, and practical information including comprehensively road-tested information about driving and walking routes both on and off the beaten track.
Gavin Thomas has worked for Rough Guides as a writer and editor since 1998; he is the author of the Rough Guide to Dubai, the Rough Guide to Sri Lanka, the forthcoming Rough Guide to Oman, and co-author of the Rough Guide to Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra.
Description based on: 1st ed., published 2011; title from title page.
Latest issue consulted: 1st ed., published 2011.
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