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Muscat, the capital city of Oman holds strategic importance along with endless beauty that encapsulates it. Blue beaches, striking mountain peaks and the charming heritage buildings, altogether make the city a beautiful destination that draws tourists from all over the world. Apart from the scenic beauty and cultural significance, the city plays a vital role in the eastern and western trade. The high amount of trade and the presence of industries define the commercial superiority of the city. 
Best Time to Visit
Muscat experience hot summers and pleasant winters, hence, the months from November-March are considered to the best ideal months to visit the city. Goibibo offers the best deals on Muscat hotels.
Places to Visit
The opulent mosques, ancient forts and attractive museums are the must-visit sites for tourists in Muscat. Al Jalali Fort, Al Mirani fort and Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque are true examples of the grand and royal infrastructural masterpieces present in the city. Bait al-Zubair Museum, Natural History Museum, and Bait Muzna Gallery are few among the numerous museums in the city that display archives representing the vivid history. Al Bustan Beach, Qurum Public Beach and Marjan Public Beach are the ideal beaches to spend leisure time and experience captivating scenic beauty. Mutrah Souq, Sabco Centre and Omani Heritage Gallery are the famous shopping centres that you can visit to buy Omani handicraft products and traditional souvenirs. 
Food and Restaurants
For trying the authentic Omani cuisine and scrumptious Lebanese dishes, you can choose to visit restaurants such as Bin Ateeq, Kargeen Begum’s, Al Angham and Ubhar. If you looking for restaurants that offer Indian cuisine you can go to Sarvana Bhavan and Gujrat Bhojan Shala. 
Transportation
A well developed and efficient transportation system connects Muscat to the rest of the world. Muscat International Airport handles the air operations of the city with several airlines plying regular flights to and from various international and domestic locations. Thai AirAsia, Oman Air, Emirates and Air Arabia are some of the airlines you can prefer. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Oman National Transport Company runs buses to short as well as long haul routes to destinations like Dubai, Burimi and Salalah. Commuting within the city can easily be done by Maxi taxis and rented cars. 

Tropical heaven on the earth,  Maldives, is located in the Indian Ocean and comprises of roughly 1190 coral islands. Absolutely perfect for honeymoons and family vacations to escape from the mundane stress, Maldives proposes its tourists a lot of exciting things to do than just wandering beaches. Talk about beaches, Maldives has some of the best and paradisiacal beaches with powdery-white sand and bluest of the blue water. Nothing amazes more than its awe-inspiring beauty, a unique habitat of marine life with corals, manta rays and white sharks, water activities and clusters of luxury resorts. 
Best Time to Visit
The dry season from December to April is considered as the best time to visit the Maldives. Months from May to August receive heavy rainfall, so it is preferable to avoid planning in these months. Book luxury hotels in Maldives from Goibibo.
Places to Visit
If you are looking for island hopping, then Baros Island, Huvahendhoo Island, Male, Hulhumale, and Mudhdhoo Island are some of the best ones to visit. Couples looking for a romantic vacation  on the islands can ideally plan to visit Meeru Island, Emboodhu Island and COMO Cocoa Island with a handful of resorts. For family-friendly excursions, Fua Mulaku, National Museum, Grand Friday Mosque, Whale Submarine and Tsunami Monument are ideal. Underwater excursions can be done best at Maldive Victory, HP Reefs, Banana Reefs and Hanifaru Bay. Water temperature is usually warm in the Maldives and best for scuba diving, snorkelling and surfing. Male Local Market, Chaandhanee Magu, Nala Boutique and Orchid Magu are a few popular shopping destinations. 
Food and Restaurants
Dining is mostly inclusive in the bookings for tourists staying in the resorts. However, tourists looking for independent dining experiences can look for a number of restaurants and food stalls at Male. Pan Asian and exotic European cuisine are typically served in the high-end resorts of Maldives. Varieties of smoked and barbequed fish, crabs, prawns and other seafood dishes among South-Indian and Sri Lankan dishes are also available. The Seagull Cafe, Royal Garden Cafe, Maaniya Restaurant, Reethi Restaurant and Symphony are some of the recommended places to eat at. 
Transportation
Maldives is easily accessible to reach via air. Male International Airport is the main airport of the Maldives. The airport connects this beautiful island nation to many countries such as South-East Asia, Europe and the Middle East. A number of direct flights from Kochi and Chennai, and several connecting flights from New Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata and Mumbai connect to this island nation. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. With a simpler visa policy of free 30-day stay on arrival, Maldives is a sought-after holiday destination. Charter planes, seaplanes, boats and dhoni are available for travel within the Maldives, while speed boats and ferries are good for island hopping. Taxis are easily available in the cities of Addu and Male for visiting places of interest.