If the dark January days are getting you down, start plotting a sunshine escape - or just indulge in a little holiday fantasy - by reading our guide to the luxury Six Senses Zighy Bay resort in Oman...
Oman is one of 2012's must-visit destinations - a sophisticated alternative to Dubai, it's known for its beautiful landscape, history and for being one of the only places in the world where frankincense still grows naturally. Zighy Bay is a village-style resort on Oman's northern Musandam Peninsula which is framed by the dramatic Hajar mountains on one side and a stunning 1.6km sandy beach on the other. The way that the mountains run straight down into the turquoise waters of the Strait of Hormuz, fjord-style, explain why Musandam is known as the 'Norway of the Middle East'.
One of the most luxurious hotels on the peninsula is the Six Senses Zighy Bay. Accomodation consists of 79 poolside villas, plus the Private Reserve and two retreats, which blend traditional Omani village style with modern touches and technology. Decks with comfy daybeds for sunbathing, outdoor showers and your very own infinity pool tick all our fantasy holiday boxes.
The Summer House has 42 delicious flavours of ice cream to choose from, while Drinks on the Edge - a lounge bar perched high up in the mountains - is the perfect spot for pre-dinner cocktails with a panoramic view. And did we mention the spa? Oh yes, there's a spa alright, with nine treatment rooms, a juice bar and two Arabian hammams. Sheer bliss. If you can peel yourself off your lounger there are lush gardens to explore and boats available to charter for cruising the crystal clear waters of the Arabian ocean. If you're looking for a restorative holiday that will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to face the world again, Six Senses has it all.
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