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Adrere Amellal, Siwa, Egypt
Nothing prepares you for your first sight of this hotel that looks like a fantastical sandcastle teetering on the edge of a large shimmering salt lake. Days are spent exploring the endless horizons of the desert, while at night meals take place under twinkling desert stars or in rooms illuminated by candlelight.
BOOK IT: Steppes Travel (01285 880980; steppes travel.co.uk) offers seven nights full board at Adrère Amellal from £2,695pp, including flights, transfers and sightseeing.