http://www.smh.com.au/advertisers/oman/In case you didn’t know, ‘Ahlan wa salan!’ is Omani for ‘Welcome’. And it’s one word you’ll hear in abundance from the friendly locals as you explore the untouched beauty of Oman – with its stunning mountain ranges, spectacular desert landscapes, and its 2,700 kilometres of pristine sandy beaches.
The legendary home of Sinbad the Sailor, Oman is bordered on the north by the United Arab Emirates, on the northwest by Saudi Arabia, and on the southwest by the Republic of Yemen.
Far more traditional and less hectic than its neighbours, many Omanis still tend flocks of sheep and herds of camels, with tribal groups living traditional lifestyles in the mountains and having little contact with the outside world.
Ringed by jagged mountains and guarded by 17th-century forts, the capital Muscat is the jewel in Oman’s crown. Here, in this thriving port, visitors can watch traditional Arab shows sail out to sea, try their haggling skills for perfumes and fabrics in the local souk, or enjoy a delicious dinner at a charming wayside restaurant.
A chance to see the real Arabia - as opposed to a mass of shopping malls and hotels - Oman truly is a place where beauty has an address and Creative Holidays can help you create your ultimate Omani experience.
Creative Holidays - create your kind of Holiday.
Fairfax Oman Competition Terms and Conditions
How to Enter
1. This competition is a game of skill
2. Entries are registered on the Fairfax online network by completing the required question complete with required personal details
3. Correct entries will be collated and a winner drawn based on accuracy, creativity and knowledge. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence being entered into.
4. Only 1 entry per person will be accepted.
5. The promoter is Creative Holidays ABN 23 003 286 459
Conditions of Entry
1. Information on How to Enter and prizes form part of these Conditions of Entry. Entry into this promotion is deemed to be acceptance of these Conditions of Entry.
2. Entry is only open to Australian residents. Employees and their immediate families of the Promoter, participating retail stores and their agencies associated with this promotion are ineligible. Entries are not open to employees of Creative Holidays, Oman Tourism and representatives in Australia
3. Entries are open from midnight 12th November 2010 to midnight Saturday 11th December 2010. Entries received outside of these dates cannot be accepted into the prize draw
4. The winner will be decided on or before the 20th December 2010 at the offices of Creative Holidays, 35 Grafton St, Bondi Junction
5. Winners will be contacted via a phone call to their mobile telephone number and/or email. If the winner does not answer their phone or respond to email after three attempts, the prize will be allocated to the participant in second place. The winner of the draw will be notified by midnight 22nd December 2010
6. The prizes are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
7. This promotion has been organised by Creative Holidays ABN: 23 003 286 459. The promoter shall not be responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss), or personal injury suffered or sustained as a result of accepting the prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.
The Prize
1. Return flights ex Sydney or Perth (only) flying Emirates Airlines economy to Dubai. Entrants outside of these cities will need to arrange their own transport to these cities if required. Plus Classical Oman tour for 2 persons as supplied by Creative Holidays (see appendix)
2. Total prize is valued at approximately $10,000.
3. Travel must be taken between 20th January 2011 and 30th September 2011
4. Prize redemption is strictly subject to availability
5. Black out dates will apply
6. Prize is valid for two adults travelling together on the same travel itinerary, twin share.
7. The winner must provide Creative Holidays with a minimum of 21 days advance notice of intention to travel. Additional spending money, meals, insurance, airfare taxes, travel to and from departure point, and all other ancillary costs are the responsibility of the winner.
8. Prizes must be taken as offered and are not transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash. Prize cannot be used as part payment for another airfare package. Frequent flyer miles cannot be accrued on this prize. Unless expressly stated all other expenses become the responsibility of the winner.
9. Creative Holidays strongly recommends travel insurance valid for the entire duration of your holiday, to protect against the additional costs incurred in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
10. Creative Holidays shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for personal injury which is suffered or sustained, as a result of taking any of the prizes, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law. It is a condition of accepting the prize that the winner may be required to sign a legal release in a form determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion.
11. The Promoter is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, either caused by the website user or for any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilised in this competition, or for any technical error, or any combination thereof that may occur in the course of the administration of this competition including any omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line or telephone, mobile or satellite network failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to or alteration of entries.
12. If for any reason this competition is not capable of running as planned (including but not limited to) technical failures, unauthorized intervention, fraud or any other causes beyond the control of the Promoter which corrupts or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this competition, the Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, and, subject to any written directions given by the various Lottery Departments, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the competition.
13. No responsibility is accepted for late, lost or mis-directed entries. All entries are deemed to be received at the time of receipt and NOT at time of transmission by the entrant.
14. Creative Holidays accepts no responsibility for any tax implications that may arise from the prize winnings. Independent financial advice should be sought by winners.
15. All entries become and remain the property of the Promoter. The Promoter collects personal information about you to enable you to participate in this promotion. To do this, the Promoter may disclose your personal information to other companies associated with this promotion and to State and Territory lottery departments. Winners' names will be published as required under the relevant lottery legislation. If you do not provide your personal information, the Promoter will not be able to enter you into this promotion.
16. By entering any Creative Holidays promotions you acknowledge that may receive promotional messages in the future.
17. These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and Creative Holidays.
Appendix
Classical Oman Tour
8 Days 7 Nights
This unique journey takes you from Muscat in the industrious north to Salalah in the more laid back south for a contrast in scenery.
Inclusions:
* 7 nights in 3-Star accommodation
* Meals as per itinerary
* Transfers & sightseeing with English speaking driver
* Entrance fees
* Return airfare Muscat/Salalah
ITINERARY
* DAY 1: ARRIVE MUSCAT Meet and assist on arrival and transfer to hotel.
* DAY 2: MUSCAT City tour covering parts of old Muscat, the Grand Mosque, Natural History Museum and Bait Zubair museum. Evening visit of Muttrah Souq. (B)
* DAY 3: MUSCAT - SUR Depart by 4WD to Sur via the scenic and rugged coastal route. First stop Bimah sinkhole then Fins beach. Drive the winding road to Wadi Tiwi. (B,L)
* DAY 4: SUR - WAHIBA SANDS* - NIZWA Depart for Wadi Bani Khalid - an Oasis in the middle of the barren dry mountains and then to Wahiba - the great Arabian Desert with sight seeing en route. *May to end July tour does not include Wahiba due to heat. Alternate route via Bu Hasan and Bu Ali old villages with fortified ruins. (B)
* DAY 5: FULL DAY NIZWA Stops include Nizwa souq, Nizwa Fort, Al Hamra one of the oldest villages with up to 400 year old mud houses, Al Hoota caves, Bahla a mystical village followed by Jabrin castle built in the 17th century. (B)
* DAY 6: NIZWA - MUSCAT - SALALAH Transfer to Seeb Airport to connect with a flight to Salalah. Rest of the day at leisure. (B)
* DAY 7: SALALAH Visits to Village Taqa, the ruins of Samhurum and Mirbat. See where The Queen of Sheba traded frankincense to the rest of the world. Afternoon half day city tour of West Salalah including visit to Job's tomb and Mughsail Beach. (B)
* DAY 8: SALALAH - MUSCAT Start with a Salalah city tour. Visit Al Husn Souq where frankincense crystals of Dhofar are sold. Evening transfer to Airport to connect with the flight back to Muscat. (B)
