The desert offers the great benefits of silence, slowness and space. These startling landscapes and awe-inspiring vistas can only be found in a few places in the world. Accompanied by stunning photography, this book bundles together 40 dreamy locations in one volume and shows the most luxurious and special overnight stays the desert has to offer. Get insider tips on travel to the Sahara in Morocco, the salt flats (Salar de Uyuni) in Bolivia or the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, among others. AUTHOR: Karen Gardiner is a Scottish writer currently based in the US. She writes about art, special places and islands and cultural heritage. She writes for Conde Nast Traveler, BBC Travel, National Geographic Travel, The Guardian, Architectural Digest, and more. SELLING POINTS: . The world’s most exceptional refuges accompanied by stunning photography . A source of inspiration for your ideal trip to discover the peace and space of the desert . Written by Karen Gardiner, an expert journalist on places, art and cultural heritage . Includes more than 40 hotels that offer luxury and a once-in-a lifetime experience 200 colour illustrations