Oman is known for its historic forts and majestic wadis (or valleys). It also has an extensive coastline.

Desert - Oman. Photo: Lucio A, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Date:

• October 3rd – 11th. Valid for travel from August 21st – October 21st and March 22nd, 2013 – May 15th, 2013. Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability. Must purchase 100 days advance of departure.

Routing:

• LAX – AMS (Amsterdam) – DOH (Doha, Qatar) – MCT (Muscat) – DOH – AMS – LAX

Mileage:

• 18,110 miles or 5.1 cents per mile. KLM partners with Delta and is the national airline of the Netherlands. This fare will credit 100% mileage with Delta SkyMiles. With 18,110 miles, that’s almost enough for a free domestic ticket; remember to provide them your Delta SkyMiles number at checkin to receive your miles. DO NOT CREDIT THIS TO KLM’s program, as it will only earn 25%. Credit to Delta!

Booking:

• Use dates found on ITA Software Matrix Search and book on KLM.com.

Background Information:

• Visa: US Citizens – Visa on Arrival. 20OMR or approximately $52
• Currency: Omani Rial (OMR) $1USD = 0.384 OMR

Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:

• No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Cards to save on international purchases
• Don’t get hit with Dynamic Currency Conversion
• Get your taxes refunded when shopping

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