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    Hello All:

    I'm planning a trip to Oman this fall and would love to hear any suggestions on places to visit and accomodation.

    We are thinking of spending a couple of days in Muscat and then taking a scenic drive to Sur.

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    The Chedi Muscat in Oman is an absolutely gorgeous property right on the beach. However, it's not ideal if you have children under 16, which are restricted from accessing the private beach and the pool that sits on the beach.

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    thanks for your advice!

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    The Al Bustan Palace Muscat is often considered to be one of the top hotels in the Middle East. If I were going to Oman I would strongly consider the Al Bustan just based on its reputation. I can't say for sure if it lives up to it though. But it is on my list!

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    we stayed a few years ago in both al bustan and other smaller hotels in Oman on a tour.
    The hotel is set on a beach which is private - plenty of space and away from the main hotel grounds to explore. The hotel is set outside town so for most meals we relied on the in hotel dining facilities; on our couple of meals outside we took advise and used the Mumtiz Mahl and the Chedi . Both worth a taxi drive. Out of Muscat the hotels are frankly not so good though passable for the journey. The Al Bustan Palace Hotel was a treat and the attention from our local operator Oman Holidays was outstanding . We didnt stay in Sur but a small village beyond it so cant say much about the hotels in Sur.

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    You can try the Shangri-la. Great rooms, five restaurants, a great beach, an excellent Dive center, a private Marina and a Wonderful Cocktail Bar!!!
    http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/muscat/barraljissahresort

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    The Chedi in Muscat is one of my favorites and I've stayed a few times (I'm a travel writer so I've had the pleasure of writing about it on all three occasions), so just to clarify there are two swimming pools and while one is adult-only, the other (just a hop skip and a jump from the beach) is the family pool.

    While kids are welcome at The Chedi, I agree with Pierre that the Shangri-La is a better choice. (I was lucky enough to visit there for work too, soon after it opened). Keep in mind though that the Shangri-La is actually three hotels in one, a rather luxe over-the-top property, a more contemporary business style property best suited to couples, and a more family-style hotel, which is the one you want.

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