Here are five of the most luxurious desert retreats around the world:

The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain, Arizona, USA

This five-star hotel offers a sanctuary of natural beauty surrounded by the Sonoran Desert and framed against the Tortolita Mountains. A stay in this hotel will let you discover and be inspired by the land most revered by the Hohokam Indian. Aside from that, you’ll have firsthand experience in first-class hiking in the desert.

Little Kulala, Namibia

The name Kulala means “to sleep.” This resort is made of 11 climate-controlled and thatched accommodations, which are situated in the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve. Each one of the huts are installed with private plunge pool while an entertainment area offers amenities like a wine cellar, lounge, library, craft boutique and dining areas.

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, UAE

This desert resort is situated in the legendary Rub’Al Khali, the most uninterrupted sand desert in the planet. This place has a luxury oasis for all discerning holidaymakers. Here, you will enjoy lounging by the pool outside your own villa and bask in spectacular views of the desert, blending the rich interiors with the surroundings.

Tierra Atacama, Chile

This boutique hotel is situated on the edge of San Pedero de Atacama. Its interior design, layout and gardens are all inspired by local talent with furnishings and décor handmade with locally sourced materials. Guests will surely feel at home with its casual and friendly atmosphere. Here, you can enjoy lounging by the pool, sit next to the terrace fire pits or relax on one of the outdoor decks.

Kempinski Hotel Adriatic

Located in Savudrija on the Istrian coast, is the first jewel in the Croatian land of the Kempinski Group, which specializes in luxury accommodations. The elegant architectural style sets the mood for the inspiration to the highest standards of hospitality worldwide. This hotel enjoys a spectacular view of the sea which adds a poem known to the magnificent score. Each room has a terrace or balcony.

The furnishings of the 186 rooms and suites offer a successful game of Mediterranean hues which relax the eye and fortify the spirit. In the three restaurants you can choose from the various dishes that explore the different regional specialties. The resort features a spa, with indoor and outdoor areas, that is really impressive. For golf lovers there is also an 18 hole golf course.

Kempinski Hotel Adriatic

Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences Punta Skala

The complex covers 30 hectares of land, rich in attractions. In addition to the exclusive hotel there are many properties for vacation, served by fantastic infrastructure. In this paradise you can enjoy a variety of entertainment from shopping and quality cuisine, to the culture and animation, through a wide range of sporting activities and professional courses taught by qualified coaches. One of the highlights is the wellness area, ready to offer a full range of wellness services.

Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences Punta Skala

Hotel Rixos Libertas Dubrovnik

The luxurious accommodation arises from a radical reinterpretation of the hotel Libertas, purchased in 2003 by the turkish Rixos hotel group which has invested tens of millions of Euros for the renovation and expansion of existing plants. Rixos Libertas is dedicated to the higher target customer, with 315 rooms and flats, a fully equipped wellness center, 9 meeting rooms for 1,200 guests and two children’s clubs.

Hotel Rixos Libertas Dubrovnik

By +Nikos Kontorigas