Where is Queenstown?

Queenstown From Gondola

Queenstown is in southern New Zealand and the largest town in Central Otago. It is known as the ‘Adventure Capital of the World’ and a travel destination where people fly, fall and ride at very fast speeds. Jet boating, whitewater rafting, bungy jumping, mountain biking are just a few of the popular activities in Queenstown. Being surrounded by mountains has also made Queenstown the ultimate ski destination. Its four main skifields are Cardrona Alpine Resort, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Treble Cone.

For the weaker-stomached, Queenstown’s stunning scenery can still be viewed safely from the skyline gondola, by taking a trip on the Edwardian steamer TSS Earnslaw around Lake Wakatipu or going out to one of its excellent lakeside restaurants or bars. The costly local pinot noir is reputed to be the worlds’ most southern produced wine.

Queenstown is an excellent base to explore the nearby historic gold-mining village of Arrowtown or scenic Wanaka, just an hours drive over the Crown Ranges. Many locations used in filming Lord of the Rings were also set in and around the Queenstown area.

If you are considering an adventure or ski trip to Queenstown, you might like to consider ‘Avalanche Ski Training’ - Your Guide to Carving Down the Mountain with the Power of an Avalanche.

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One great reason to visit Queenstown Queenstown is to soak at Onsen, a luxury spa with automated panoramic windows which, when opened, immerse you into amazing alpine scenery from the comfort of your heated pool.

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Where is Muscat?

Al Jelali Fort, Muscat

Muscat is the capital of The Sultanate of Oman, a small country bordering Saudi Arabia, Yemen and the United Arab Emirates. Muscat itself is made up of a number of coastal towns on the Gulf of Oman that have joined overtime. Each town is sandwiched between the coast and the barren desert mountains.

Muscat has strict building regulations and there are very few high rise buildings and even the newest, most functional building is required to reflect the traditions of a dome or an arabesque window. Muscat in places has a medieval feel resulting from the Portuguese occupation during the 1500s and two old forts, Al Jelali and Al Merani are testimony to this era. Whilst visitors are unable to enter ‘Al Alam Royal Palace’, photos of the entrance are permitted. The maze-like market of Mutrah Souk, which also includes the fish market, is often described as the best in the Gulf region.

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One great reason to visit Muscat is for the beautiful position on the Arabian Peninsula.

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