Beresheet Hotel

Beresheet Hotel feels like it’s literally at the edge of the earth. In the heart of the Negev Desert, this remarkable hotel stands half a mile above sea level on the rim of Israel’s Ramon Crater. The hotel’s desert location allows guests to book a multitude of outdoor activities, such as camel rides, jeep tours, rappelling, hot air balloon rides, and mountain-bike rentals. With a massive infinity pool right on the crater’s edge, it’s also tempting to just hang around for the day. The hotel’s design, making liberal use of local stone and wood, complements the desert landscape — and from the rooms’ large, private balconies, it’s easy to get lost in the sweeping, unobstructed views.