Oman

If you think of Oman as an arid land of desert and oil, it's time to open the pages of this book and discover a very different country - rich in nature reserves, world-class diving sites and archaeological wonders. In this new Bradt Guide, Diana Darke and Sandra Shields lead you through the toasts, plains and mountains of this spellbinding sultanate. Browse the perfumes and spices in the souks, cheer on a camel race, visit the Queen of Sheba's Palace or camp with the Bedouin under the stars. You'll probably want to stay for 1,001 nights.