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Muscat for the weekend - what would you do there?

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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 10:01

Have never been before - what is there to do/see in two days? We are staying at the Crowne Plaza and are quite happy to just chill out there if not much to see. Thanks.

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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 07:18
she has been answering the sleep threads for kids on the spectrum, so she is around. Maybe is avoiding me? That'll make for an awkward visit then! You have mail you donut. But then I thought you had it a few weeks ago also. Its a good job that sandy dogg wants to come and see me as well eh :) yup :) Got it this time DR....we must be good friends already as everyone I know calls me donut regularly. x
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 06:00
:) :) I used to live in Muscat. Man, I wish I knew you then!
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 05:48
she has been answering the sleep threads for kids on the spectrum, so she is around. Maybe is avoiding me? That'll make for an awkward visit then! You have mail you donut. But then I thought you had it a few weeks ago also. Its a good job that sandy dogg wants to come and see me as well eh :)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 20:39
There's a nice LeftBank bar too on a hill underneath the Mumtaz indian restaurant. The Chedi is nice for a posh meal and Al Bustan Palace is pretty spectacular for high tea. We drove out into the mountains towards Nisra for an afternoon which was very scenic.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 19:59
I'd second a trip to the Mutrah Souq - found some really nice jewellry for a friend in one of the stalls. After that we hired a taxi and he took us to the main sites - Sultan's Palace, Omani-French Museum, Al Bustan Palace (amazing chandeliers!) in an afternoon. Can recommend the cocktails in the Trader Vics @ Intercon too!
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 12:49
I'm sure she's just busy, that's all :)
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 12:33
Ooooh!!!! What did you dooooooo? um, nothing i don't think? Mind you, not thinking in general can be hazardous to health....
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 12:23
Ooooh!!!! What did you dooooooo?
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 12:21
she has been answering the sleep threads for kids on the spectrum, so she is around. Maybe is avoiding me? That'll make for an awkward visit then!
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 12:19
I haven't seen her on here for a while....
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 12:17
I'd go and visit Desertrose1958 :D Assuming she'd have me. think am supposed to be but havent heard from her? oh well, will hunt her down somehow! :D
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 12:13
I'd go and visit Desertrose1958 :D Assuming she'd have me.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 12:02
We're going this weekend and can't wait...seen so many beautiful photos that friends have taken.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 11:05
It may seem like a strange thing to post but it may be worth asking for room 341..!! Its got a huge balcony with sunloungers etc and a stunning view of both the mountains and the sea.... Sure we didn't pay extra for it, so it may be worth checking if its available....
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 10:40
The main souq is along the Cornische in Muttrah and well worth a visit, as is that whole area, although it is hard to buy authentic Omani silver these days! :( Perhaps take a dhow trip as the coastline is lovely....!
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 10:35
Thanks for the replies ladies, much appreciated. Are there any souk's worth a visit - any "nice" souvenirs specific to Oman?
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EW GURU
Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 10:07
We stayed at The Crowne Plaza and to be honest enjoyed sitting round the pool (Mind you, Vikram who was in Corrie was there so that was an added bonus!). But we also went on a half day fishing trip organized through the hotel which gave us an opportunity to see the stunning coastline. We also popped over to The Chedi, but much preferred Crown Plaza...
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 10:06
the oman dive centre is lovely, barasti huts that you can stay n, right on t he beach, and a nice restaurant. it's a bit of a trek though - up near the shangri la...
 
 

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