TRAVEL TIPS
Tips for Travelling Between
Land and Sea.
Memories with the scent of Oman.
"Wandering around the alleys of the gold souk and the antique shops of Mutrah was a unique emotion. You can find jewellery, daggers, masks and even coffee shops! And the silver? In Oman, it was a readily available resource, so much so that the thalers of Maria Theresa of Austria were melted in these workshops! Not to mention gold: here it is still sold by weight! Being a textile enthusiast, then, I was fascinated by the colourful keffiyehs and kufis, the typical caps with exquisite embroidery. It is impossible not to talk about Oman without mentioning dates: I discovered that there are more than 250 varieties! Sweet, fragrant, offered everywhere... the Nizwa souk is the ideal place to stock up on these wonderful fruits. What about Omani incense? It is so prized around the world that it is a UNESCO heritage, but by then only a small terracotta burner fit in the suitcase (Ed. laughs)!” Fabio, Gold member
The Caribbean in 8 days, as Clooney would say: "What else?"
Saint Kitts and Basseterre.
Explore a new corner of the Caribbean, among rejuvenating sunbathing, unique panoramas and azure blue bays. The beaches of Saint Kitts are calm and quiet havens, with seabeds perfect for admiring barracudas, stingrays, turtles and clownfish. In front of White House Bay you discover sea sponges and typical black corals wherever you dive, while Dieppe Bay Beach, at the foot of the Liamuiga volcano, is the ideal place to sunbathe, lying on the volcanic sand. By driving along Circle Island Road from Basseterre, you can see all the beauty of the island in a single day or climb the volcano to 1156 metres above sea level and admire extraordinary views. Then go down to Pinney's Beach, have a coconut milk and you will be ready to climb another volcano!
Fort-de-France, Martinique.
Tropical plants and exotic, brightly coloured flowers await you in the famous Balata Botanical Garden, nestled in the dense rainforest of Martinique. The work of horticulturist Jean-Philippe Thoze, this garden is also home to thousands of plant and animal species and Zen pools covered with water lilies. Now you are ready to stretch out on one of the most beautiful beaches in the East Indies, Anse Figuier, easily accessible from Fort-de-France!
