6 Gorgeous Desert Destinations for Soaking Up the Sun This Winter
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Joshua Tree National Park Southern California, United States
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Atacama San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
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Namib Desert Namibia, Africa
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Sedona Arizona, United States
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White and Black Deserts Farafra, Egypt
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Dubai Desert
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Stephanie Walden
As the temperatures begin to drop, travelers shift their vacation daydreams toward the sun and the sand.
But while visions of hammock-clad palm trees may be dancing in your head alongside sugar-plums, the beach isn’t the only escape from the dreary dregs of winter.
The desert conjures images of camel rides and dusty, barren dunes as far as the eye can see, but there’s more to desert tourism than you might think: incredible landscapes, unparalleled stargazing, mind-blowing sunrises and sunsets, and some of the most fascinating, resilient wildlife on the planet.
Here are a few desert destinations that will convince sun seekers to trade the surf for a sandboard.