Curated luxury hotels in Sahara Desert

When you stay at Caretta Paradise Resort & Waterpark in Zakynthos, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Zakynthos Ferry Terminal and Tsilivi Beach. This all-inclusive hotel is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Alykanas Beach and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Laganas Beach.

A stay at Hotel Petra Bianca places you in the heart of Arzachena, within a 15-minute walk of Pevero Golf Club and Spiaggia Cala Volpe. This family-friendly hotel is 15.4 mi (24.9 km) from Port of Olbia and 18 mi (29 km) from Pittulongu Beach.

With a stay at Ege Palas Business Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Izmir – a 1-minute drive from Kordonboyu and 5 minutes from Konak Square. This spa hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Nazim Hikmet Kultur Merkezi and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Atatürk Evi.

With a stay at Hotel Parco Delle Rose in San Giovanni Rotondo, you'll be steps from Gargano National Park and Gargano Promontory. This family-friendly property is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Padre Pio Square and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Padre Pio Wax Museum.

With a stay at Lescure Business Hôtel and SPA in Megrine, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Habib Bourguiba Avenue and Centre Culturel de Ben Arous. This spa hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Radés Olympic Swimming Pool and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Sports Hall of Radès.

When you stay at Scala Dei Turchi Resort in Realmonte, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Scala dei Turchi and Spiaggia di Punta Grande. This beach hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Valley of the Temples and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from San Leone Beach.

With a stay at Achillion Palace, you'll be centrally located in Rethymno – a 8-minute walk from Rethymnon Venetian Port and 10 minutes by foot from Rimondi Fountain. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Fortezza Castle and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Rethymnon Lighthouse.

Set in Sinaia, 35 km from Stirbey Castle, Hotel Pestera Wellness & Spa offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers a kids' club and room service. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with an indoor pool, sauna, and hot tub, as well as a restaurant.

The units come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar, a coffee machine, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, certain units at the hotel also have a mountain view. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options.

Hotel Pestera Wellness & Spa offers a children's playground. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sinaia, like hiking, skiing and cycling.

There is an on-site bar and guests can also make use of the business area. Speaking English and Romanian, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area at the reception.

Peles Castle is 37 km from Hotel Pestera Wellness & Spa, while George Enescu Memorial House is 37 km away. Henri Coandă International Airport is 137 km from the property.

Located in Potenza, Park Hotel Centro Congressi is in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of National Archaeological Museum - Palazzo Loffredo and Cathedral of San Gerardo. This hotel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from La Sellata-Pierfaone Ski Resort and 17.4 mi (27.9 km) from Castle Lagopesole.

With a stay at Ariae Dependance - Alihotels, you'll be centrally located in San Giovanni Rotondo, within a 10-minute drive of Gargano National Park and Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie. This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Padre Pio Shrine and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Padre Pio Pilgrimage Church.

Only 5 km away from the coastal town of Kavarna, the Kaliakria Resort on the so-called Golf Riviera boasts magnificent sea views and has been luxuriously designed by Spanish and Bulgarian architects. It offers 5 outdoor swimming pools, as well as self-catering apartments with air conditioning and satellite TV.

Kaliakria’s style is a blending of the typical Mediterranean Sea coast properties with the local Bulgarian architecture. All apartments feature a large terrace with views of the sea, pool or the golf courses. Apartments set on the ground floor have direct access to the garden and swimming pool. Some units feature a fireplace.

The Turquoise serves fresh and seasonal dishes. Barbecue is organised by at the Totally Romantic Beach Bar during the summer. Free WiFi is available in the restaurant, in the bistro and by the pool bar.

The Totally Romantic Pool Bar is open throughout the day and the early evening, serving drinks and cocktails. There are various evening programmes with DJ artists, musicians and singers. Additional entertainment options include a children's club, a sailing school, horse riding, tennis and golf lessons, bike hire and bike tours.

The internationally known Albena Resort is only a 15-minute drive away, and Varna Airport is at a distance of 60 km. Golden Sands Sea Resort can be reached within a 25-minute drive.

With a stay at Courtyard By Marriott Jubail in Al Jubail (Tebah), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cenomi Al Jubail Mall and Star Shopping Center. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Al Jubail Fish Market and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Jubail Corniche.

Set in the chic residential Aventino area of Rome, San Anselmo is a 19th-century villa with garden, where breakfast is served in fine weather. It offers elegant rooms and overlooks Sant’Anselmo Church.

Air-conditioned rooms at the San Anselmo include a TV and minibar. The private marble bathroom has a bath or shower.

Piramide Metro is around 10 minutes away on foot, while San Saba Church is 900 metres from the property. Circo Massimo is a 10-minute walk away.

When you stay at Pensiunea Negoiu in Porumbacu de Jos, you'll be 12 minutes by car from Olt. This pension is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Villages with Fortified Churches in Transylvania and 13.6 mi (22 km) from Cârța Monastery.

When you stay at Hari Club Beach Resort in Aghir, you'll be on the beach and within a 5-minute drive of Essaguia Beach. This beach hotel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Djerba Explore Park and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Lalla Hadria Museum.

With a stay at Elite City Resort in Kalamata, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Ionian Sea and 6 minutes by foot from Kalamata Beach. This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Filoxenia Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Almyros Beach.

With a stay at Hotel Residenza In Farnese in Rome (Rome City Centre), you'll be steps from Campo de' Fiori and 8 minutes by foot from Piazza Navona. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Pantheon and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Castel Sant'Angelo.

When you stay at Giannoulaki Resort in Mykonos, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Mykonos Old Port and Windmills of Mykonos. This family-friendly hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Mykonos New Port and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Paradise Beach.

When you stay at Hotel Villa Sirina in Taormina, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Corso Umberto and Taormina Cable Car. This hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Mount Etna and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Giardini Naxos Beach.

With a stay at Hotel Majorana in Rende, you'll be a 2-minute walk from Palazzi Marconi and 15 minutes by foot from University of Calabria. This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Metropolis Shopping Mall and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from PalaFerraro.