Author: Team Bariza

Dreamy travelers call it ‘an oasis in the middle of the city’. Regular pinstripers identify it as a ‘rather splendid waterside courtyard’. Whatever be the identity it follows, the courtyard and open pool,interspersed by landscaped gardens and awe-inspiring architecture aresome of the most striking areas in the Hormuz Grand Muscat. A proud part of the popular Radisson Collection Hotels, Hormuz Grand expertly merges the best of both worlds – a getaway for the leisure traveler and an ideal choice as a business hotel.Deriving inspiration from the Strait of Hormuz famed for its strategic location, the Hormuz Grand is situated close…

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A perfect bath is de-stressing, energizing and offers a very unique ‘me’ time that even lets you tap into your creative side. All you need is a tub to toss in our list of bath essentials.  Bring in some candles, tune in to your favorite music and most importantly, make sure you aren’t in a rush to go anywhere! Forget the traditional utilitarian purpose of the bathroom and turn it into your own spa. Bath melts Want a luxurious long soak in the tub? Throw in one of these and let it slowly engulf your body (and mind) in sweet…

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The expansive Gulf Sea tenderly laps the smooth sands of a cozy private beach dotted with palm trees. It then seemingly blends into a terrace of deep greens, pristine whites, and shimmering blues of what forms a two-tiered infinity pool. As the sun sets, the marine blues assume crimson-gold hues until night falls and the terrace comes alive with ambient yellow lights speckled to frame the still sparkling waters of the pool. That is the view from the 5th floor of the Suite at Crowne Plaza Muscat. Mirror my spot from the far end of the horizon and you’ll see…

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