Curated luxury hotels in Sahara Desert

When you stay at RK Beach Hotel in Santorini, you'll be on the beach – a 1-minute drive from Kamari Beach and 7 minutes from Ancient Thira. This beach hotel is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Athinios Port and 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from Santorini Caldera.

When you stay at Avenue Deluxe in Burgas, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Izgrev Park and Mall Galleria Burgas. This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Lazur Stadium and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Soviet Army Monument.

Ippoliti Hotel is in the heart of Nafplio, within a 10-minute walk of Nafplion Promenade and Port of Nafplio. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Archaeological Museum of Nafplio and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Constitution Square.

With a stay at Burcu Kaya Hotel in Ürgüp, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Goreme Open Air Museum and Uchisar Castle. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Göreme National Park and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Love Valley.

Giulivo Hotel and Village is set directly on Baia Domizia beachfront, with its own private pool, gardens and beach. Most rooms offer lovely sea views from their balconies. Wi-Fi is free in public areas.

A short stroll through shady pinewoods will take you right to the beach, where you will find the sun umbrellas and loungers provided by Hotel Giulivo.

In July and August entertainment for adults and children is organised here, with archery, bowls, table tennis beach volley and more. There is also a gym you can use inside, as well as a sauna.

In the evening relax and listen to the cabaret, enjoy a dance or just go for a quick drink in Hotel Giulivo's piano bar.

Hotel Giulivo can organise a variety of excursions for you to nearby destinations such as Caserta, Rome or Naples.

Set amongst olive groves, just 20 metres from a beach in Molyvos, Aphrodite Hotel offers a pool and 2 restaurants. It features a tennis court and rooms with free Wi-Fi and balconies with Aegean Sea or mountain views.

Featuring warm colours, all the air-conditioned rooms at the Aphrodite have an LCD satellite TV and fridge. Each has a hairdryer and safe. Some units offer a seating area.

A buffet breakfast and dinner are served at the restaurant or on the terrace. The Greek Breakfast includes various bread types, homemade jams, fresh fruit and an array of local products. BBQ nights are organized on the beach. The seafront tavern serves coffee, lunch and dinner including fresh fish. Drinks are provided at the lounge bar.

Free sun loungers are available on the sun terrace. Guests can relax in the sauna, while water sports facilities such as windsurfing are available on the beach.

Staff at the 24-hour front desk can arrange bicycle rental. Molyvos is 1.5 km away. The famous Eftalou area with hot springs and beaches is at 4 km.

With a stay at El Sheikh Suites Hotel in Beirut (Hamra), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of American University of Beirut and Hamra Street. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Agial Art Gallery and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Beirut Corniche.

With a stay at Casa De Maris Spa & Resort Hotel - Adult Only +16 in Marmaris (Marmaris City Center), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Marmaris Beach and 8 minutes from Icmeler Beach. This all-inclusive property is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Marmaris National Park and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Marmaris Aqua Park.

With a stay at Hotel Metropolis, you'll be centrally located in Rome, within a 5-minute drive of Piazza Navona and Villa Borghese. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Trevi Fountain and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from St. Peter's Basilica.

Located in Ksamil, 300 metres from Ksamil Beach 9, Duka's Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.

Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer, all units at the hotel have a TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms include a balcony.

The breakfast offers buffet, continental or Italian options.

Offering an outdoor pool, Sa Iba Resort is set in Tertenìa, 29 km from Àrbatax. Free WiFi is featured .

All units are air conditioned and include a cable flat-screen TV. All units feature a dining area and a terrace. There is also a kitchenette, equipped with a microwave, fridge and stovetop. Free private parking is also available on site. Towels are offered.

Sa Iba Resort also includes a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy a drink at the on-site bar.

The area is popular for horse riding and cycling. Cagliari Elmas Airport is 110 km away.

With a stay at De Stefano Palace, you'll be centrally located in Ragusa, steps from Palazzo Bertini and within a 5-minute walk of Ragusa Superiore. This spa hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Corso Umberto I and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Church of San Pietro.

I Ginepri Hotel is in the heart of Dorgali, within a 10-minute walk of Palmasera and Gulf of Orosei. This family-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Aquarium of Cala Gonone and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Sos Dorroles Beach.

A stay at Residence Inn by Marriott Istanbul Atasehir places you in the heart of Istanbul – a 1-minute drive from Yeditepe University and 15 minutes from Maiden's Tower. This hotel is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Bosphorus Bridge and 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Blue Mosque.

Located in Bolu, Bolu Koru Hotels Spa & Convention is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Tokad-i Hayreddin Mausoleum and Becikoglu Shopping Center. This family-friendly resort is 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from Abant Nature Park and 16.9 mi (27.3 km) from Gölcük Natural Park.

When you stay at Golden Beach Hotel in Hersonissos, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 5-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Port of Hersonissos. This beach hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Stalis Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lychnostatis.

With a stay at Uliveto Principessa Resort in Taurianova, you'll be 26.2 mi (42.2 km) from Capo Vaticano and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Casa Della Cultura Leonida Repaci. This hotel is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Tonnara Beach and 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from San Ferdinando Public Beach.

Situated in Georgioupolis, less than 1 km from Peristeras Beach, Vantaris Luxury Beach Resort features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. Some units at the property have a terrace with a sea view.

The breakfast offers buffet, continental or American options.

The hotel offers a children's playground.

Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 19 km from Vantaris Luxury Beach Resort, while Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 43 km from the property. Chania International Airport is 51 km away.

Located in Capaccio-Paestum, Oleandri Resort is by the sea – a 4-minute drive from National Archaeological Museum of Paestum and 6 minutes from Paestum Archaeological Park. This beach hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Azienda Agrituristica Seliano and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Sanctuary of Gethsemane.

With a stay at Best Western Hotel Principe di Lampedusa in Palermo (Palermo Historical Center), you'll be steps from Via Roma and 5 minutes by foot from Quattro Canti. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ballaro Market and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Teatro Massimo.