10 of the world's best desert hotels | cnn.com
When you think of beautiful and luxurious getaways, islands and beaches are often the first places that spring to mind.
But desert landscapes offer equally dazzling views, a heightened sense of adventure -- and a decidedly less clichéd experience. From Middle Eastern palaces to luxury tented camps in Africa, we've handpicked 10 real-life desert oases where you can live out your Lawrence of Arabia fantasies.
