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ARABIA & INDIA
SALĀLAH, OMAN
The tropical atmosphere in Salālah is a striking contrast to the otherwise
arid landscapes of the Arabian Peninsula. The beautiful sand beaches,
cultural history, archaeology and natural diversity draw visitors to
this ancient paradise.
SIR BANI YAS ISLAND, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Sir Bani Yas is a huge ecological experiment that explores “greening
the desert” by re-introducing native and endangered species. The
island is a popular resort, where visitors indulge in active land and
water sports and walk or drive to view free-roaming wild animals.
COCHIN, INDIA
Cochin is a vibrant city situated on the southwest coast of the Indian
peninsula. It has one of the finest natural harbors in the world and
for centuries was the center of the spice trade.
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka is a land of jungles inhabited by leopards and elephants,
wondrous ruins of the great civilizations of ages past, and a modern
city, Colombo, where western technology is superimposed on the
passion of a traditional Asian metropolis.
SALĀLAH, OMAN