What the Heck is "Glamping"?!?!?!

A very good question!

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!

"Glamping" Can be Luxurious or Simple, but It's NOT Just Camping!

The level of luxury camping varies - it can can be comparable to a boutique hotel, or just a few steps above a sleeping bag under the stars.

Some luxury tent resorts have hi-tech barbeques to replace that campfire, while others have gourmet restaurants on-site (also in a tent). Some of these tent resorts even offer yoga and massage treatments. Unlike ordinary camping, this is generally NOT the cheap way to go!On the other hand, there are very affordable glamping expereinces, with modest accommodations and fewer amenities, that you can enjoy without breaking the bank (I personally love the idea of the yurts in North Carolina!)

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.

Most luxury tent resorts are in the US and Canada.

But an African safari or tent resort in the Australian Outback could fit the bill, too.

Other Unique Accommodations

If you're looking for unique lodgings but not necessarily in the woods, how about in a lighthouse or a windmill? Or an underwater or ice hotel?

Find Unique Hotels all over the world, and enjoy a truly unique experience!

Other Sites Suggested by Readers

We love reader suggestions! (You can click on the "suggest a site" button to the left, or "advertising", if you have an activity you think our readers would like).

Here are some of the sites others have suggested:

• Storm Creek Outfitters, Luxury Camping

• Camp Ladybug for Women

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