It was great to be able to welcome the ‘Travel Management Team’ into Oman again with their corporate clients.

After a non-stop flight into Muscat from London the 40 strong group arrived at Al Husn hotel, part of Shangri La's Barr al Jissah Resort and Spa for a long weekend of rest and relaxation in Omans winter sun.

Though the infinity pool set on the cliffs of Al Husn has its attractions, we provided a cruise along the coast for several hours which was probably the highlight of their stay - there is nothing like sun, sea and a catamaran when on holiday.

While anchored alongside a deserted beach a couple of small pods of Dolphins skirted the bay adding to the sense of having made a bit of an exploration.

The group arrived after Oman had experienced a cooler period of weather. The newspapers and talk here was of chill weather which culminated in snow on the higher mountains . Chill however is relative and at 20c daytime Muscat was hardly in the grip of frost - its simply that people adjust to a 30-40c normal range.