SULTANATE OF OMAN, MINISTRY OF TOURISM

SULTANATE OF OMAN, MINISTRY OF TOURISM

SULTANATE OF OMAN, MINISTRY OF TOURISM

Thursday 18 September 2014

Top 6 Destinations for Spa & Wellness in Oman

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What is your aim when traveling? Do you look for get healthy and stay healthy besides enjoying your spare time?


If you are looking for a place with wellness purpose, that's a noble goal - one that many people make when traveling to Oman. 

When visiting Oman, there is plenty to see and do. Perfect for everyone from nature lovers and active travelers, to foodies and those just looking to relax with the family. Visitors have the opportunity to experience this southern paradise set amongst mountain ranges, fresh water springs and tropical scenery, at its best during rainy season, and home to the famous Frankincense Trails.

While wellness tourism is often correlated with Oman, Spas are also quite popular, and offer various personal care treatments.

This is our Top 6:

Shangri La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa Al Bandar - Muscat, Oman

A hidden retreat set amid 124 acres of ocean and desert scenery just fifteen minutes from the Sultanate's capital of Muscat, the luxurious Shangri - Las's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa expresses the welcoming heritage of Oman.



Shangri La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa Al Husn - Muscat, Oman

The 180 rooms and suites at Al Husn are among the largest and most luxurious in Oman, with an inviting decor inspired by royal Arabian palaces, accented by authentic Omani artworks.




Whether your plans include adventure, rejuvenation or pure relaxation, Shangri La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa offers an  enticing array of activities for both adults and young people.


The setting of the indigenous village style accommodations and private marina is dramatic, with mountains on one side and a 1.6 - kilometres sandy beach at Zighy Bay on the other.


Millenium Resort Mussanah

Newly opened, Zayna Spa at Millenium Resort Mussanah boasts 11 spacious treatment rooms, including one indulgent couples' suite and Oman's only Ayurvedic facility, Hammam, steam rooms, Jacuzzi and ladies lounge overlooking the private Marina.


The Chedi, Muscat, Oman

For those that want to maintain their fitness regime or simply want to stay active during their stay there is also a modern and well equipped gym. The Spa combine dramatic Omani architecture with calming Asian interiors.


Oman provides the perfect setting for relaxing and enjoying your chosen treatment and offer a blend of traditional and new therapies which are designed to promote better balance between mind, body and spirit.

Recently Oman was shortlisted for the Travel Agents Choice Awards. Nomination close on October 8.