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5 luxury desert hotels to add to your out-of-this-world bucket list experiences

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ALThough the temperature may be extreme, many travellers are intrigued by the adventures that desert exploration offers. The opposite of winter wonderlands, deserts make up roughly 33%, or a third, of the Earth’s surface and are natural wonders boasting biodiversity in flora and fauna.

The beauty of the desert lies in its intense colours, towering dunes, spectacular vistas and starry nights.

Places like the Namib Desert, Atacama Desert and Australian Outback provide opportunities for dune walking, stargazing, mountain biking, camel rides and

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