Share the joy

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 89 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe.

Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, will roll out the red carpet for families from the GCC this summer, with a special family hotel package that allows adults and children to experience the palatial yet laidback luxury of the Muscat hotel. With the longest private beach in the Sultanate, a 50-metre-long infinity pool, lagoon pools, lush gardens and an extensive program of activities for Ritz Kids, the luxury Oman hotel is an idyllic escape for families looking for a memorable summer break. Enjoy Afternoon tea and build fun family memories.

From OMR 90/$234 USD, the ‘Summer Memories’ package allows families (two adults and two children) to wake up to stunning views of the sea or mountains in one of the hotel’s well-equipped double rooms, and enjoy a lavish buffet breakfast at Al Khiran Terrace, included as part of the package, before taking full advantage of the hotel’s five star facilities, or enjoying a dip in the sea or a stroll along the breathtaking beach.

The Summer Memories package is valid until September 23, 2015, excluding the Eid period. For more information or to make a booking, visit www.ritzcarlton.com/albustanpalace or email reservations.albustan@ritzcarlton.com or call +968 2476 4205.

Ritz Kids Program

Young guests can look forward to a series of engaging activities that build upon the adventures of travel during their visit, through the family hotel’s Ritz Kids program, which provides a choice of environmentally focused experiences that foster interaction with the world in which they live. From ‘something fishy,’ a fun look at the marine life in the Sea of Oman, to kayaking to kid’s zumba or ‘kids in the kitchen,’ there’s something to keep every young adventurer busy and inspired for the day.

kids are swept away by everything from coral reefs and forests, to recycling and sustainability, storytelling, art and even food.

Regularly scheduled activities for young guests include:

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