Oman Travel Guide

General Information

• Oanda - Currency Converter - This amazing site even has wallet size conversion chart that can be printed out so that you don't have to bumble about with a calculator during your trip.

• The U.S. Department of State's Guide to Getting a Passport - Instructions for U.S. citizens who need to apply for or renew their passport. Also contains information about travel advisories and updated regulations for traveling internationally.

• Oman Country Guide - Everything you need to know about Oman and its people

Getting There & Around

• Oman Air - Oman's national airline.

Hotels & Restaurants

• Restaurant reviews - Real restaurant reviews from real travelers.

• Shangri-La - One of few major resorts on Oman's vast and beautiful coastline.

Language Related

• AmeriSpan Unlimited - AmeriSpan specializes in Language Immersion, Volunteer & Internship programs for travelers, students and businesspeople. There are over 80 program locations and 14 languages offered!

• Arabic Language - A general overview of useful words, phrases and grammar structures of Oman's national language.

News & Culture

• Oman News Agency - One of Oman's leading news agencies.

• Oman Observer - Daily updates on Oman's politics and culture.

Travel & Tourism

• Destination Oman - An inclusive guide to most all of what Oman has to offer and how best to get it done.

• Arabic Study Abroad Gaining Popularity (Press Releases) - AmeriSpan observes the increase in students studying Arabic abroad and the factors that may cause it.

• Things To Know When Learning Arabic (Learning A language) - Great insight on which Arabic is the "right" Arabic to study and why.

• Tips for Traveling Inexpensively (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - These days, from the weak dollar to the outrageous airfares, traveling abroad may seem out of the question. We beg to differ! There are many ways you can travel that are budget-friendly. We’ve gathered together some of our favorite cheap travel tips to help you make your trip a reality!

• Save Money by Volunteering Abroad (Learning A language) - Volunteer abroad to save money over traditional language programs and get an incredible immersion experience.

• Get an Edge in the Job Market (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - AmeriSpan's Business and Professional language programs can give you an edge in the job market and make your resume stand out.

• Learning a Language? Add Some Fun! (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - Discover AmeriSpan's 'Language and Fun' programs

• Discount: Get Into College or Graduate School (Press Releases) - Save $150 if a college or graduate application resulted in a rejection or "wait listed" letter

• Discount: Save 10% on any AmeriSpan Spain program (Press Releases) - AmeriSpan announced a 10% discount

• La Manzanilla Junior Immersion Homestay Movie (Articles/Travelogues) - Watch a movie of a teen participant in La Manzanilla with his homestay family.

• Don't Forget about Departure Tax when Studying Abroad! (Articles/Travelogues) - When your study abroad trip is over, be prepared to pay a departure tax at the airport in certain countries.

• Study Abroad Money: How Much Cash to Carry (Articles/Travelogues) - Our expert tips on how much cash to carry with you on your study abroad trip.

• Don't Forget Passports When Studying Abroad (Articles/Travelogues) - Locating your birth certificate and getting your passport in order is a very important step in preparing to study abroad.

• Money Matters for Teenager Study Abroad (Articles/Travelogues) - AmeriSpan's tips on what type of money your child should bring on their teenager study abroad trip.

• AmeriSpan Study Abroad Named LTM's 2011 Best Agency in North America (Press Releases) - AmeriSpan awarded LTM's Best Agency in North America for the third year in a row.

• Language Travel Magazine Star Awards (Press Releases) - For the 2nd year in a row, AmeriSpan Study Abroad was voted BEST AGENCY in NORTH AMERICA by language schools throughout the world.