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Sunday, 06 January 2008 |
Times of Oman - MUSCAT — The Vogue Oracle 2008 by Conde Nast is one of the top-most magazines in the world and it publishes articles on art and culture, politics and society besides fashion.
Usama bin Karim Al Haremi, head of corporation communications at Oman Air, has pointed out that the Vogue’s 2008 Hot List published in the Daily Mail said: “Forget Dubai, its neighbour, Oman, is the place to visit in 2008. With its wadis, markets, and rich culture, Oman is becoming a hub for eco-tourists who explore its deserts, medieval cities and enjoy the mild winter climate. The Six Senses Evasion Hideaway at Zighy Bay opens next month, and will feature 82 luxury pool villas — just seven hours’ flight from London.
Al Haremi notified that The Vogue Oracle 2008 listed Oman exclusively as the ‘Destination for the New Year’.
“A shining new alternative to Dubai, the state of Oman attracts eco-tourists with its lush wadis, diverse markets and rich culture. Unlike its better-known neighbour, it is relatively undiscovered, with a wonderful climate during our winter, glorious mountains, spectacular deserts, medieval cities and a thousand-odd miles of seaside. His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has turned Oman into a modern travel destination, combining the traditional values of an ancient and rich civilisation with the attractions of an up-to-date luxury.
The latest of these is the Six Senses Evason Hideaway at Zighy Bay, on the remote northern coast of the peninsula, set to open in January 2008.
The ultimate in chic escapism, the hotel will have 82 pool villas nestled in a dramatic setting, with mountains on one side and a sandy beach on the other. What’s more — and we shouldn’t be telling you this — Oman is only a seven-hour direct flight from London. What are you waiting for?
The Sunday Telegraph too recently named Oman as one of the ‘Top Dozen Desirable Destinations’. Al Haremi stated. The Telegraph said that Muscat presents a gracious and accessible face of Islam”, adding that the country will be one of the top destinations of 2008.
Mark Jones in his article, which was published in the newspaper on December 31, said the destination, which has done most to give tourism a good name in the Middle East is undoubtedly Oman.
The Gulf state continues its expansion with the national carrier Oman Air’s direct service from Gatwick to Muscat. There’s a new resort and spa from Evason opening at Zighy Bay in March. Three months later, the monolithic Al Bustan Palace reopens after a lavish refurbishment. No doubt, the chandelier count will be even higher. But the Al Bustan feels to me like a gilded white elephant in a country that has made luxury, low-impact tourism work so well.
Conde Nast’s mission for The Vogue was simple to publish the finest magazine of style and culture anywhere, ever.
Over the past 115 years, Vogue has become synonymous with the best – in content, presentation, voice, and taste.
It has created international trends, helped in the growth of the fashion, beauty, and luxuries industries, and has become the ultimate fashion almanac. Arthur Baldwin Turnure founded Vogue in 1892. When he passed away in 1909, Conde Nast picked it up and slowly began growing the publication. Today, there are different editions of Vogue published around the world: Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and the United States.
Haremi recalled that book critic Caroline Weber in The New York Times had described Vogue as the most influential fashion magazine.
Under the ownership of New York-based magazine publisher Condé Nast and through a succession of women editors, Vogue is most famous as a presenter of images of high fashion and high society, but it also publishes writings on art, culture, politics, and ideas.
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