"Glamping" is a word that combines "glamour" and "camping". It's a silly word, but a pretty neat concept.
Imagine lying in the woods, on a mountain top - smelling the pine-scented air, listening to the crickets and the sounds of a nearby stream.
But you're enjoying this scene while lying on a hotel-style bed with fine linens, inside a spacious white tent with carpets, electricity, and running water.
It truly is the best of both worlds!
The concept of glamping started in the
Western U.S. and Canada
, and most camping sites are still located there. But there are a few in other parts of the world, also.
The level of luxury varies as well - it can can be truly luxurious, or just a few steps above a sleeping bag under the stars. Some have hi-tech barbeques to replace that campfire, while others have gourmet restaurants on-site (also in a tent). Some even offer yoga and massage treatments. Unlike ordinary camping, this is NOT the cheap way to go!
What a great way to spend a weekend with your friends - the peace and solitude of the great outdoors offers a wonderful opportunity for rest and renewal (and the yoga classes help!). But you don't have to sacrifice comfort to commune with nature.
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