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A Dune Dream Desert Rose Camp, OMAN

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Magnificen­tly isolated, with a final section on a dirt road that entails a four-wheel drive to wrestle the dunes, this luxury camp outlines quintessen­tial honeymoon chic. A rough two hours from Muscat, it emerges almost like a mirage from amid a colony of dunes. It’s an overwhelmi­ng setting, with the infinite sands looking exceptiona­l at sunset where they flirt with a hazy pink sun. Time loses meaning in the endless drama of the sandy vistas where the ivory tented safari-style bungalows sit delicately on the powdery sand. While the backdrop is wild and remote, the lodging is surprising­ly luxe. The camp is fenced but feel free stroll around or bash the dunes on cheery Cherokee jeeps. To bliss out and blot out the world, the Sand Dune Spa is perfect to chill or bury in the hot sand in a zone specifical­ly designed for that purpose, or the hot water pools. To beat the languor of the desert, banquet under the stars, snooze in the desert breeze, or swoon with the passion of an Arabian-Nights themed romance. For more involved pursuits, draw on dawn camel rides and dune buggies or enjoy a coffee date with a Bedouin family. This is an ideal getaway for those who prefer tame adventure, and appreciate privacy, and place a premium on superlativ­e service. The luxury of losing yourself in the sands of time is indeed an experience worth totting up. Where Rakkah Bidiya, OM, 102, Oman Cost Premium suite tent starts from `48,000 Contact https://desertrose­camp.com

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