** Website :constructive Criticism **

I'm opening a tour company that specializes in cultural and desert adventure tours to Libya, and this is one of the design concepts presented.

I was looking for a design that gives an ambience and character, making it an "experience."

I'm interested in hearing constructive criticism - the site will be marketed to an affluent demographic , as "unique" tours to an exotic destination.

What is attached is the home page only -

The home page will have flash elements and saharan tune ( which can be turned off of course)

The minuses in the design seem to be that the company logo is obscured and tiny, when it should be much more prominent, and the navigation could perhaps be done differently ?

I understand design should revolve around CONTENT, so as a first impression, what is YOUR impression ?

Feel free to ask any questions to help you give an honest assesment and feedback.

I don't like going over-board on Flash.

There will be a Flash image progression at the center, and tiny subtle flash elements in the navigation, and on the home page only.

I debated on whether incorporating music - well, it;s not actually "music" but soothing ambient score, the kind of stuff that soothes you .

Nothing obnoxious , it's low key and interesting.

I know many people get turned off to music, and most cases because of the music and how it just annoys people.

I think a subtle ambient score can be pulled off.

Thanks for your opinions - I agree on the navigation, I think it can be executed better, perhaps following the main circle.