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Desert Escapes

By Karen Gardiner
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Desert Escapes by Karen Gardiner takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the world's most captivating desert landscapes. The book combines stunning photography with fascinating travel narratives, offering insights into the unique cultures, intriguing histories, and natural wonders found in these arid environments. It's perfect for those with a thirst for adventure and an appreciation for the captivating beauty of desert destinations.
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If you're captivated by solitary landscapes and adventurous journeys, this exploration into the world's most stunning deserts will appeal to you. It offers an immersive travel experience, showcasing the beauty, culture, and unique allure of desert environments. Perfect for armchair travellers and those planning their next exotic escape.

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A travel guide to the 40 most luxurious and special places to stay in deserts around the world, accompanied by inspiring photographs of each location.

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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, Desert Escapes bundles together 40 dreamy locations in one volume and showcases 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 contributes to Conde Nast Traveler, BBC Travel, National Geographic Travel, The Guardian, Architectural Digest, and more.

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  • 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

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Desert Escapes by Karen Gardiner is praised for bringing unique desert environments to life through stunning images and text, showcasing 40 magical destinations. It highlights glamorous lodgings and celebrates solitude, offering insight into trends and decor in extraordinary landscapes. The book features diverse accommodations, from igloo domes to spaceship-like structures, set in extreme and secluded locations.

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ISBN: 9789401488709

Publisher: Lannoo Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 March 2023

Country: Belgium

Imprint: Lannoo Publishers

Illustration: 200 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 205.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 1300g

Pages: 256

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Education & Reference Karen Gardiner Non-Fiction Science & Nature Travel & Adventure

About the 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.

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