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Welcome to
Signature from Thomas Cook, the first name in international travel.
A holiday that will live with you forever starts
here.

Wherever you want to go, and whatever kind of trip you have in
mind, the expert knowledge and unrivalled experience of Signature
are at your service. It's your holiday, so just tell us what you'd
like and leave everything to us.
Why Signature? Because when you're planning a
really special holiday, only we can offer you this winning
combination:
- Total flexibility
- Higher standards
- Complete peace of mind
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Signature can offer
something for everyone, along with that all important flexibility
to tailor-make your own dream holiday, whatever that might mean to
you. Whether you are looking for that perfect family-friendly
resort complete with award-winning kids' clubs or an intimate,
romantic retreat to provide the idyllic backdrop to one of the
biggest days of your life, Signature delivers.
We've expanded our product range and made it even better. Whether
you're looking for a beach retreat, a city escape or an exotic
voyage of discovery you won't be disappointed, and with total
flexibility in terms of length of stay, date of departure and board
basis you can rest assured of great quality and even better value;
it's that simple.
So, where would you like to go? If you're looking for inspiration
why not check out our carefully selected 'best bits' from every
destination and if you simply can't decide why not pick more than
one?! Multi-centre trips can be a great way to combine several
experiences, bring you the best of both worlds and guarantee a
holiday of a lifetime.
In
sharp contrast to many of the other Gulf States, Oman remains
relatively undiscovered, undeveloped and under the radar, making it
perfect for the curious traveller who wants to explore a new
territory. It has opened its arms to welcome in the world and with
that gesture comes beautiful hotels, excellent service and
hospitality - yet Oman still retains its authenticity. Only
recently have roads been built across Oman, meaning those who
venture into its desert and mountainous areas are often amongst the
first to tread there. Despite its relative remoteness, Oman is
famed for its friendly people and visitors here are very welcome to
share in the beauty and solitude of this stunning corner of the
Middle East.
See Oman
Time seems to stand still in Muscat, the capital city, which is
nestled in a basin between hills and the sea. It's elegant and
quite uniform, with very few tall buildings, testament to the
desire to keep Muscat relatively traditional and undeveloped. That
said, Oman is forward-thinking and a relatively liberal place to
visit and travellers are guaranteed a warm and hospitable
welcome.
Flight time from the UK (London) Approximately
8 hours.
Arrival Airport Muscat International
Airport.
Entry details (for British passport holders) A
one month visa will be issued on arrival. Passports need 6 months
validity from date of entry. Visit www.fco.gov.uk for the latest
travel advice.
Time difference GMT +4 hours
Currency Omani Riyal.
Language English and Arabic.
Public Holidays Ramadan 9 July - 7 Aug
2013.
Here to help
A local Signature representative will meet and direct you to your
pre-booked transfer. You'll receive a welcome pack containing local
information and contact details and a welcome meeting will be
arranged at your hotel. A representative will also contact you
during your stay.
Muscat City Tour
This half-day tour will take you to visit the magnificent Grand
Mosque - the 14 metre tall chandelier in the praying hall being a
must-see. You will also get the chance to shop at the markets and
in Muttrah Souk, its local name 'Al Dhalam' meaning darkness, makes
perfect sense when you see the crowded stalls and lanes - in fact a
lamp is useful to navigate your way around.
A drive past Sultan's Palace flanked by Portuguese forts and a
visit to the Al Zubair Museum will also fill your senses with the
wonder of Oman
Oman is
based in the heart of the Middle East so you can expect high
temperatures, long hot days of sunshine and very little
rainfall.

All aspects
of our outstanding range of Indian Ocean holidays and tours are
expertly organised with every detail going into our Signature
Indian brochures. For more information on airlines, destinations,
multi-centres, tours and excursions download our Signature Indian
Ocean, Dubai & Arabia brochure.
Far away from the modern expansion of the other Gulf States Muscat is an interesting holiday destination.
