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The Best Travel Magazines To Inspire Your Next Adventure

Stuck at home? Perhaps you’re suffering from those post-trip blues? Unsure of where you want to go? Not to worry, here are the best travel magazines in the UK to inspire your next adventure…

I’ve always found magazines to be a great source of inspiration. Although, I do know what you’re thinking… Why buy travel magazines when plenty of content is available online? This may be true. However, searching the internet can sometimes lead to an overwhelming bombardment of repetitive information. When was the last time you stumbled across a truly unique article offering something of actual value? Buying a travel magazine gets you an extremely well-thought-out, original, and beautifully curated companion. Additionally, it’s a welcome change to have something physical to read instead of staring at a screen!

National Geographic Traveller

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• Format: Print/Digital
• Published: 10 issues per year
• Shelf Price: £5.25 (single physical copy)

National Geographic Traveller is one of the most popular travel magazines. It’s also my go-to publication when I’m seeking inspiration. The magazine was launched in the UK in December 2010 and has won multiple awards. It is the right choice for many different types of world explorers, especially those looking for jaw-dropping photography and inspirational travel writing.

If learning about culture and discovering some of the most spectacular corners of the globe interests you, then National Geographic Traveller will satisfy your curiosity. The magazine tends to have a very nature-focused theme and heavily encourages sustainable travel, which I’m sure you’ll agree is something we should all be incorporating into our adventures, near and far.

As you’d expect from a highly regarded travel magazine such as National Geographic, the pages are full of beautiful landscapes from remote destinations, thought-provoking features, and practical advice on immersing yourself in the journey of a lifetime at a slower pace. Learn about the places and people within while dreaming up your next big trip.

• Published: 6 issues per year
• Shelf Price: £6.45 (single physical copy)

Taking the road less travelled is what Wanderlust is all about. The publication was established in 1993 and has grown to become one of the UK’s leading independent travel magazines. Wanderlust has won numerous well-deserved awards and never fails to impress even the most hard-to-please traveller (like myself). This magazine is an excellent option for those hoping to experience the world through the eyes of impartial travel writers and expert photographers.

Wanderlust delivers the side of the story that many others tend to forget. It amplifies the voice of the communities it covers and reminds us of the importance of responsible, conscious, green travel. The magazine is a gold mine of off-the-beaten-track experiences and slow travel inspiration. With Wanderlust, you won’t have much trouble discovering the next exciting destination to add to your travel bucket list.

Each issue is jam-packed with inspirational stories, trip planners, advice, news, reviews and interviews. What’s more, the presentation of the magazine is beautiful. Wanderlust will help you discover and dig deeper into some of the most fascinating cultures… and places you’ve probably never thought about before. With its incredible travel photography and beautifully written articles, you can’t go wrong with Wanderlust magazine.

• Shelf Price: £5.99 (single physical copy)

Condé Nast Traveller is the best choice for those with more stylish (and expensive) tastes. Everything about this publication screams luxury. Even the adverts feature products from some of the most prestigious designer labels in the world. Yet another of the country’s best, award-winning travel magazines. Perfect for scoping out the most desirable, super exotic destinations imaginable. Condé Nast Traveller was first published in the UK in 1997 and has been a source of high-end travel inspiration ever since.

For many of us (myself included), the expense of luxury travel isn’t justifiable. But, after reading Condé Nast Traveller, to say that you may be a little tempted is an understatement. Targeted towards wealthy travellers, the magazine gives us a glimpse of what it looks like to see the world in style. A peek at how the other half lives.

Read about classy restaurants, the best places to shop, luxurious accommodations, and with the help of the magazine’s impressive photography, imagine yourself in some far-off land. Even if it’s just for a moment, it’s worth it. If using your imagination doesn’t quite do it for you, Condé Nast Traveller might encourage you to splash out, treat yourself and begin exploring the expensive world of luxury travel.

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• Published: 4 issues per year
• Annual Subscription: £11.96 (to cover postage)

The UK’s premier independent travel magazine,  Escapism , is back with a refreshed outlook and a promise to provide readers with unparalleled travel experiences. Starting a new chapter, Escapism has unveiled an extremely tempting offer… A complimentary print subscription delivered straight to the doorsteps of readers across the UK.

Initially, I was a wee bit sceptical about this (almost) free travel magazine subscription. However, my doubts vanished as soon as I received the first issue. Escapism effortlessly rivals its premium counterparts, presenting exciting features, insightful reviews, comprehensive guides, and captivating stories written by its award-winning travel writers… All at no cost to the subscriber (other than postage).

True to its name, Escapism embodies the very essence of its title, transporting its readers in the blink of an eye, or in this case, the turn of a page.

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So, that’s my list of the best travel magazines in the UK. I hope that you found this blog post helpful. In case I didn’t make it obvious, each title mentioned has its distinct strength and style. Personally, National Geographic is my couch and coffee escape. Although, I do still occasionally find myself reaching for one of the others on the shelf. They all provide a different type of value.

Which travel magazine is your favourite? Have I missed any titles that should be included? Let me know in the comments below!

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38 Inspiring Travel Magazines Worthy of a Subscription

By Jason Barnette | Travel writer and photographer with 15+ years of road tripping experience

• Last Updated on May 25, 2024
• Published on November 25, 2022

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Travel magazines are great resources for inspiration and information. Inciteful articles go beyond the things to do in a destination and explore why you should visit in the first place. Hotel reviews, travel gear roundups, exploration of new trends, and interviews with interesting people in the travel industry keep you entertained through dozens of glossy pages.

Some travel magazines cover the globe, offering a chance to see exotic destinations in far-off lands. Other magazines stick closer to home, covering only regions or states. And then, special interest magazines cover topics like travel gear, outdoor recreation, and unique places to visit.

But when was the last time you picked up a travel magazine?

Browse through this list of travel magazines worthy of a subscription. Read the details of the magazine’s coverage, digital vs. print editions, and their publication frequency. And keep in mind – these make excellent gifts as well.

What about city magazines?

City magazines can offer additional insight into a destination, but not always. The magazines also include local news, shopping guides for home décor, and seasonal things to do around town. I recommend checking out city magazines when you travel but don’t get a subscription unless you visit that destination several times yearly.

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Condé nast traveler, food & wine, national geographic, travel + leisure, blueridge country, caribbean living, coastal living, coastal virginia, cowboys & indians, midwest living, smoky mountain living, arizona highways, louisiana life, minnesota monthly, new hampshire magazine, new jersey monthly, new mexico magazine, oklahoma today magazine, rhode island monthly, texas highways, texas parks & wildlife, vermont magazine, adventure cyclist magazine, american road, backcountry, blue ridge motorcycling, garden & gun, lighthouse digest, national parks magazine, rv magazine.

Travel Lifestyle Magazines

The premier category of travel magazines, these industry icons cover worldwide topics and destinations, keep you informed about current travel trends, and inspire you to dust off the passport.

A relative newcomer to the travel magazine market, Afar began publishing six issues each year in 2009. The magazine publishes immersive stories that go deep into the culture and history of travel destinations around the world. Each issue also features columns about travel gear, food, and profiles of interesting people in the industry.

Founded in New York City in 1909, Condé Nast is a vast media company with nearly a dozen magazine publications. Condé Nast Traveler is a luxury travel magazine published eight times yearly, featuring destination guides, hotel and resort reviews, and essays. Columns explore travel trends, the hottest new restaurants and hotels, and inside info on prices worldwide.

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First published in 1978, Food & Wine is a lifestyle magazine featuring articles about cooking and entertaining at home. But the magazine also features restaurant reviews, interviews with celebrity chefs, and new culinary trends to try worldwide. The magazine is published monthly with seasonal themes and travel inspiration in every issue.

It was a gut punch when National Geographic Traveler was shuttered in 2019. Published for twenty-five years, the travel-themed magazine was rolled into the flagship National Geographic . The broad-topic parent magazine now features one or two travel features in their monthly issues and a vast trove of information with a digital subscription.

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Published in New York City since 1937, Travel + Leisure is one of the top travel magazines in the world. The monthly publication features articles highlighting destinations worldwide, columns to help you save money while traveling, and reviews of hotels and restaurants. It’s one of the most inspiring magazines and the one subscription I recommend everyone order.

Wanderlust is the United Kingdom’s top travel magazine, published in London since 1993. The magazine focuses on travel destinations throughout the UK and Europe with destination guides, essays, interviews, and reviews. The bi-monthly publication features a whopping 200+ pages that will almost certainly keep you reading until the next issue arrives. A subscription also grants access to their vast digital archives.

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Regional Travel Magazines

Regional travel magazines broaden their topics beyond just travel to also include home décor and living. But these magazines are also an excellent resource for finding off-the-beaten-path destinations or learning about a new region of the country to explore.

Based in Roanoke, Virginia, BlueRidge Country is a lifestyle and travel magazine focused on the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia. The monthly issues feature a section on upcoming festivals and events that are perfect for weekend getaways. You’ll also find destination articles, hotel and restaurant reviews, and exciting things to do in the great outdoors in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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With a subscription to Caribbean Living , you’ll “travel beyond the beach” with an inside look at the culture of the Caribbean islands. Issues are only published four times each year, but the publications are packed with intriguing travel stories, unique places to visit, and tips on how to make the most of your tropical getaway.

Life was turbulent for Coastal Living after Meredith purchased Time, Inc. in 2018. After a year stuck exclusively on newsstands, the magazine was again made available for subscriptions. The four issues published annually are packed with destination guides, travel tips, and reviews to make the most of your coastal getaway.

Published six times yearly, Coastal Virginia covers the region around Virginia Beach and the Eastern Shore. The publication includes lists of local events and festivals, travel guides to popular coastal destinations, and interviews with the local business owners who keep the travel industry thriving in coastal Virginia.

When Cowboys & Indians began publishing in 1992, its editors aimed to make it “the premier magazine of the West.” And with 16 issues each year, you’ll have plenty to read about the not-so-wild west. Each issue is packed with home décor, recipes for local foods, travel guides to popular destinations, and upcoming events and festivals.

Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Midwest Living has been published four times yearly since 1986. The issues explore the vast region with travel guides, interviews, and reviews of places to visit. Issues include lifestyle topics like home décor and recipes, but you’ll still find plenty of travel topics to inspire your next Midwest adventure.

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Based in Waynesville, North Carolina at the footsteps of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Smoky Mountain Living publishes stories covering the southern Appalachian Mountains. The stories include local arts and crafts, culture, music, and travel. It’s an excellent magazine for more than just the national park – it’s every small mountain town and hidden cove you never knew you wanted to visit.

The first issue of Sunset was published in 1898 – no kidding. Initially published by the Southern Pacific Railroad, today the lifestyle magazine covers the American West with topics on home life, cooking, gardening, and travel. Although it’s a broad-ranged magazine, the travel articles are inspirational.

Published since 1935, Yankee celebrates the culture of the New England states. Six issues each year feature stories about local traditions, festivals and events, lifestyle, and reviews of up-and-coming boutique hotels and restaurants.

State Travel Magazines

Narrowing the focus, state travel magazines focus on lifestyle and travel topics within their borders. If you visit a particular state every year, a subscription to one of these magazines could be invaluable for inspiring you to visit new destinations.

Published since 1935, Alaska is more than just a magazine to promote travel across the northernmost state – it’s also a journal of the Alaskan way of life. The magazine is published ten times yearly and features destination guides, seasonal activities, and outdoor adventures across the state. The magazine also featured excellent information about hunting, national parks, and how to travel across the state.

In 1921, the Arizona Department of Transportation began publishing a 10-page pamphlet to promote the highways across the state. Today, Arizona Highways is a monthly magazine published in Phoenix. Each issue includes road trip possibilities, travel guides, and stories about the state’s history and culture.

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Published six times yearly, Louisiana Life includes roundups of upcoming events and festivals, travel guides, and an inside look at the state’s culture.

The “Land of 10,000 Lakes” is brought to life with Minnesota Monthly , which is now ironically only published six times annually . The travel and lifestyle magazine features articles on destinations to visit, events you must attend, and things to do across the state and over the water.

New Hampshire Magazine publishes 10 issues each year packed with information about the state’s tourist destinations, seasonal guides to explore autumn colors and spring flowers, and reviews of local restaurants.

New Jersey Monthly publishes an issue every month of the year filled with lifestyle tips, destination guides, and things to do across the state to the Jersey Shore.

Launched in 1923, New Mexico Magazine was the first magazine to focus on travel within a single state. With 11 issues published annually by the New Mexico Tourism Department in Santa Fe, the magazine features articles on the state’s culture, history, outdoor recreation, and destinations.

Since 1956, Oklahoma Today Magazine has been the official publication of the state of Oklahoma. The issues – published 6 times yearly – feature articles on history, culture, food, and travel across the state.

Published since 1933, Our State is one of the best state travel magazines in the country. The monthly issues are filled with travel guides, upcoming events and festivals, stellar photography, and things to do in small towns and big cities across the Tarheel State.

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the country, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do. And with 12 issues of Rhode Island Monthly published each year, you can learn all about it. The articles cover events and festivals, things to do, places to visit, and go in-depth with reviews and interviews.

Published since 1974 by the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Highways is a monthly magazine that features destination guides, road trip itineraries, and seasonal inspiration for travel across the state. The articles include interviews with travel industry professionals, reviews of local restaurants and resorts, and roundups of things to do, places to go, and festivals to attend.

Based in Austin, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department protects the wildlife and their habitats across the state. And since 1942, the state agency has published Texas Parks & Wildlife . 10 issues annually are filled with tips about outdoor recreation, hunting, fishing, and anything else you can do in the great outdoors in the state.

Published only 5 times each year, Vermont Magazine explores the history, culture, and travel across the state. Articles take a deep dive with interviews, reviews, and guides to help you get the most out of a visit to the state.

Special Interest Magazines

Instead of travel guides or restaurant reviews or business owner interviews, the special interest magazine focuses on specific things to do while home or traveling. You’ll find stories about outdoor recreation, exploring national park units, and how to travel in an RV in the pages of these magazines.

Adventure Cyclist Magazine has been published since 1975 by the Adventure Cycling Association . The Missoula, Montana-based association is an excellent resource for adventurous bicycle trails, gear reviews, and technical guides. Their magazine reflects this mission with 9 issues published annually packed with useful information. Membership in the association includes a subscription to the magazine and vice versa.

Published 4 times annually, American Road is the definitive magazine of the road tripper. The issues are filled with road trip travelogues, itineraries, roadside attractions, and reviews of restaurants and hotels you’ll find along the way.

Backcountry is the only magazine dedicated to outdoor recreation far from the paved highways. Published six times yearly, the magazine features gear reviews, backcountry tips, and destination guides worldwide. It’s an excellent resource for discovering backcountry adventures, how to get there, and where to stay.

Blue Ridge Motorcycling is published 4 times annually by the same folks behind Smoky Mountain Living . The magazine features scenic and thrilling motorcycle routes throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Southern Appalachians. Issues also feature motorcycle gear reviews and travel guides perfect for two-wheel adventures.

Published in Charleston, South Carolina, Garden & Gun is a regional magazine focusing on the American South. It’s not entirely a travel magazine with a wide range of topics from household décor to outdoor adventure. But the magazine regularly publishes fantastic articles about destinations you need to visit.

Lighthouse Digest is an interesting magazine subscription, especially for lovers of lighthouses. Published bi-monthly, the magazine features the history of the lighthouses, stories of previous keepers and their families, and travel guides on how to visit them. It’s a great resource for festivals and events to help you plan a weekend getaway to a lighthouse.

National Parks Magazine is the official magazine published by the National Parks Conservation Association. Published 4 times annually, the issues are filled with conservation stories and ways people can help protect the parks. But it also features excellent travel guides on things to do in the parks and sustainable ways to visit.

Published since 1977, Outside is a magazine about everything to do outside. The magazine is published bi-monthly. Each issue is stuffed with outdoor adventure gear reviews, technical articles, interviews of outdoor enthusiasts, and travel guides to amazing outdoor adventure destinations.

RoadRUNNER is a relative newcomer to the travel magazine domain, published for the first time in 2001. Based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the magazine covers all topics related to motorcycle touring and traveling with one headlight. Published bi-monthly, issues feature gear reviews, travel guides, and thrilling routes to explore on two wheels.

RV Magazine is the premier magazine for recreational vehicle owners. Articles on tips, vehicle reviews, and new gear are published monthly. Print, digital, and combination subscriptions are offered to get the best of everything they offer.

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25 of the Best Travel Magazines

While traveling is exciting, learning about new places and seeing beautiful photos of destinations from around the world is exciting too. There are a number of ways to find new places to visit or to be inspired by the stories and experiences from others, but travel magazines are among the best options.

Thankfully, there are some very good travel magazines that are perfect for feeding your hunger for travel-related content and inspiration. Here, we’ll showcase the best travel magazines you should be following. Some of them have moved to digital-only publications, but the majority of them are still available in a printed magazine if that’s what you prefer (if they’re currently digital-only, that will be specified below).

Some of these magazines cover travel in general, while others take a more niche-specific approach. Check out the descriptions to see which ones are likely to interest you.

Best Travel Magazines

Subscribe to any of these travel publications to read and learn about destinations and your favorite types of travel.

Afar, launched in 2009, is one of the leading travel magazines. Although it covers destinations from around the world, its focus is experiential travel. It was created to inspire and guide those who travel the world seeking to connect with its people and experience their cultures. It features beautiful photos and engaging stories that are sure to inspire wanderlust.

Travel + Leisure

Travel + Leisure has been in print since 1937, and under the Travel + Leisure name since 1971. It’s another travel industry leader that should be on every avid traveler’s reading list. The “World’s Best” awards issue is an annual highlight.

Condé Nast Traveler

Condé Nast Traveler is a luxury and lifestyle travel magazine that has won many awards. If you enjoy luxury travel, this is the magazine for you. Even if you don’t travel in luxury, you’ll appreciate the photos and travel stories, as well as details about particular destinations.

National Geographic

National Geographic provides you with everything you need to know about scenery, history, and traveling to all ends of the earth. National Geographic is most well known for its award-winning travel photojournalism.

Wanderlust Magazine

Wanderlust is an award-winning British travel magazine with a focus on unique and enriching travel experiences. You’ll find trip inspiration, ideas, tips, reviews, competitions, and celebrity interviews.

Cruise Travel

Edited for people who are interested in learning about or taking a cruise vacation. Content includes features on cruise ships, ports-of-call, cruise itineraries, cruise guidelines, cruise/tour combinations, sea/air packages, travel products, related shore facilities, and activities.

Cruising World

Cruise World is another magazine focused specifically on cruise travel. If you’re a frequent cruiser or looking to plan a cruise, this is an excellent option.

National Parks Magazine

If you enjoy nature and visiting national parks, then you won’t want to miss National Parks Magazine. As you would expect, you’ll find travel photos and plenty of information about the most epic parks in the United States.

Caribbean Living

Caribbean Living is a luxury lifestyle magazine that exclusively covers Caribbean islands. If you frequently travel to Caribbean destinations or have a home on one of the islands, this is an excellent choice for you. Each issue is packed with interesting and insightful stories, as well as beautiful pictures.

Food & Travel

Food & Travel magazine combines two of our favorite topics. Wherever you’re going, food is likely to be an important part of your trip. If you enjoy trying food from every destination you visit, you’ll appreciate the content that you’ll find in this magazine.

The indispensable magazine for today’s yachtsman, providing power and sailing enthusiasts authoritative evaluations of new boats, gear, and equipment. Coverage of cruising, traveling, and racing destinations.

Destination

Destination is another niche-specific publication that focuses specifically on Caribbean destinations. You’ll learn about places to stay, things to do, and towns that you might not have been aware of. They also cover style and culture as well as food and drink.

Global Traveler

Global Traveler is a travel magazine that provides information, inspiration, and stories related to locations all around the world. If you’re looking for a good overall travel magazine to provide ideas and keep you up-to-date, this is an excellent option.

Geographical

Founded in 1935, Geographic is one of the oldest British travel magazines. Geographical brings the rich diversity of the world’s culture, wildlife, and places into its readers’ living rooms. The magazine is informative, authoritative, and educational, covering a wide range of subject areas all illustrated with superb high-quality photography.

Outside Magazine

For 35 years OUTSIDE magazine has been the intelligent person’s guide to the always exhilarating world outside. Award-winning writers, great stories of adventure, tips on the latest gear, where & when to go for active travelers.

American Road

Explore America’s back roads with American Road magazine. Whether you travel in an RV, on a Harley, or in a minivan, you’ll find road trips, maps, diners, motels, and roadside attractions in every issue. This is an excellent resource for anyone planning a road trip.

RV Magazine

RV magazine covers travel from the perspective of those who travel in the comfort of an RV. You’ll find general travel information as well as some tips and details that are especially relevant for RV travel. You’ll also find trailer and mobile home reviews, articles about gear and products for RV travel, safety and maintenance tips, info about RV parks, and more.

Outdoor Photographer

Outdoor Photographer is a landscape and nature photography magazine, but it’s an excellent read for travelers who enjoy photography. You’ll find articles (and of course, amazing photos) featuring destinations around the world, including the iconic as well as the unknown. You’ll learn a lot about some of the best photography destinations you can put into your upcoming travel plans.

Online Travel Magazines

All of the publications listed above still produce a printed travel magazine. Of course, many publications have gone exclusively to digital versions because of the costs related to printing and shipping. In this section, we’ll cover online travel magazines that are excellent options (much more than just a blog) for reading on your tablet or computer.

Budget Travel

Budget Travel (now digital-only) helps savvy consumers get the most out of every day, every destination, and every dollar. This used to be a popular print-based magazine (and one of my personal favorites), but now the content is only available digitally. You’ll find details about locations all around the world, so it’s a great overall option.

If you enjoy beaches and island travel, this award-winning and spectacularly visual travel magazine is a highlight that you won’t want to miss. ISLANDS (now digital-only) focuses on places we all dream about: islands around the world.

Wander is a digital-only travel magazine with a unique focus on wellness. If you’re interested in wellness tourism, this is the best resource for you.

Pathfinders Travel

Pathfinders Travel (digital-only) is the leading leisure travel publication for the Black travel enthusiast. Its affluent, educated and sophisticated readers have a thirst for information on family, romantic, and weekend destinations.

Backpacker (digital-only) is the leading outdoor adventure magazine, dedicated to helping readers enjoy everything nature has to offer. Every issue is packed with hands-on information on how to buy the best gear, how to build strength and endurance, how to find great hikes close to home, and how to enjoy the outdoor experience.

National Park Trips

From the editors of Outside magazine, National Park Trips (digital-only) is an outstanding resource for information and inspiration related to America’s national park system. You’ll find travel guides, information for road trips, and of course, plenty of stunning photos from your favorite parks.

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A first look inside the new Mandarin Oriental, Muscat

Here’s a fresh destination hangout in the Arabian Peninsula’s most laidback Sultanate.

Setting the pace

Everywhere in this long, thin city squeezed between the Gulf of Oman and the rugged peaks of the Hajar Mountains is infused with the scent of frankincense. It is heady and sweet, earthy and citrussy, a smell that helps calm the mind and soul. Muscat is the most relaxed capital in the Arabian Gulf. It avoids the frenetic rush of its neighbours, and instead focuses on its own distinct culture and heritage. And the just opened Mandarin Oriental, Muscat takes its cues from this spirit.

The hotel opened this summer in the smart seaside address of Shatti Al-Qurum, flanked by embassies, handsome residences and the Omani coastline. Skyscrapers are forbidden in the city, and Mandarin Oriental’s low-rise, white-walled silhouette fits in neatly with its neighbours. It has speedily become a firm favourite of the local community – men in crisp dishdasha robes and traditional kuma caps and women in floaty abayas and patterned dresses, who come to dive into afternoon teas of Omani lobster brioche, black lemon tarts and date scones while looking out to sea. In front is a long stretch of golden beach and a landscaped park where families stroll at sunset beneath coconut palms or play at the water’s edge and Arabian horses are raced along the sands.

Lobby scene

The lobby feels like an extended living room for the neighbourhood. The high-ceilinged space presents a contemporary take on traditional Omani design with bubbling fountains and water features, geometric panels inspired by mashrabiya lattices, cool marble floors and a sense of calm that’s as relaxing as the sea breeze that blows through the palm fronds on the outdoor terrace. The lobby is also home to intriguing art inspired by Omani culture and heritage. Dina Hammadi’s Gilded Harmony , a sculpture of woven brass and bronze strips, references traditional Al Sadu weaving, and colourful friezes by Muscat-born painter Alia Al Farsi, who curated the Oman Pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale, feature figures in vivid interpretations of local dress.

Inspired design

The artistic theme continues in the corridors that lead to the rooms and suites, where pastel-pink oil paintings reference the rose harvest in the mountains of Jebel Akhdar, and in the light-filled rooms, featuring colour schemes echoing the blues of the sea and the dunes of the desert. Behind each bed is a dramatic woven tapestry inspired by kuma caps, and bedside metal lamps give quiet nods to the lines of ceremonial khanjar daggers and frankincense burners. Sand-hued bathrooms feature geometric mosaics in cool shades of turquoise, and every detail contributes to the pervasive – though subtle and cliché-free – sense of place. Omani inspiration also runs through the spa, where rituals harness the power of local ingredients including that precious frankincense harvested from the Boswellia sacra trees that grow in the south of the country, and pomegranate and rose from the mountains. In the Moroccan-style hammam, lined with intricately patterned mosaic tiles, a scrub-down with black olive soap and argan oil leaves skin deeply exfoliated and nourished.

Global feasting

This is also a hotel where you’ll eat well. At Silk Road-inspired Rawya , menus dart around to include Vietnamese spring rolls, Greek moussaka pide and a delicate custard-cream pastilla infused with the scent of orange blossom. Italian classics are already drawing a loyal following at Essenza . Look out for dishes that champion seasonal seafood from the surrounding waters, such as sheri and hamour fish and scallops. For sunshine on a plate, the asparagus tagliolini with Parmigiano Reggiano fondue and a sunshine-yellow egg yolk is not to be missed. During the hot summer months, Essenza’s bar, all dark wood and leather, is a fantastically moody spot for cocktails. Still to come for the cooler winter season is outdoor terrace Sì Breeze , where Venetian-inspired cicchetti and spritzes will appear at apéro hour.

Above and beyond

Muscat doesn’t really have one centre but instead has a few, from the old seafront neighbourhood of Mutrah, a 15-minute drive from the hotel and famed for its bustling souk piled high with dates, frankincense and a fair amount of tourist tat, to Old Muscat, where waterfront forts date back to the times when the Portuguese ruled this stretch of the Arabian coast from the 16th to the 19th century. There’s plenty in the neighbourhood of the hotel, too, including the Muscat Royal Opera House , a suitably grand venue for the city’s vibrant season of performances that draws big-name theatre companies and orchestras from around the world. But you can also simply step out of the hotel and walk a few minutes in either direction to one of the waterfront cafés and restaurants. It’s just one more way to feel part of this friendly – and uniquely Omani – community by the sea.

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Don’t miss the baklava Danish pastry at breakfast in Rawya. It’s deliciously sticky and flaky, and packed with the flavours of the popular Middle Eastern delicacy.