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April 6, 2015

Michigan Opens Doors it’s First Glamping Site

Michigan will be home to it’s first glamping eco resort.

Bella Solviva, Michigan’s comfy camping eco-resort, is being developed by two entrepreneurs Brad and Sandy Carlson on a 100 acre property in Northern Michigan.

On the Western edge of Jordan River, in Michigan, the glamping destination will feature 100 luxury sites.

The luxury sites will include, fully furnishes safari tents, tree houses, teepees, cabins, restored vintage RV’s and airliners to have access to hot showers and restroom facilities.

Bella Solviva, expects to be in development for two years and expects to have at least 36 sites available to the public this summer.

In addition, the Carlson’s hope to add another 25 sites mid summer with the remaining sites, including six hotel style suites, in 2016.

The properties amenities will include a clubhouse, laundry facilities, swimming pool, tennis as well as multi-purpose courts, ice skating for the winter, playgrounds, a recreation hall.

Also, the property will have trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding and cross country skiing.

This glamping property will be short of nothing as it also will be offering concierge service and on site massages.

Bella Solviva is set to the first glamping resort in Michigan and will set the bar high for other glamping destinations.

For more information on statstics and glamping in the United States check out, “Is Glamping Market Underserved? We Think So.”

Source: www.traverseticker.com

Alexandria Autrey

Recent graduate from the University of Utah with a degree in Mass Communications and previously the lead writer for Glamping LLC.

April 2, 2015

Italy Creates Epic Treehouse Apartments

Italy’s new Treehouse apartments will bring back nostalgia from anyone’s childhood.

Treehouse’s have become the the new trend in housing as well as the travel industry.

The best example of treehouse housing is located in Turin, Italy, where they have designed brand new treehouse apartments.

These treehouse’s are designed by Luciano Pia, an Italian architect, who created this eco-friendly concept.

The apartment building is called 25 Verde (25 Green), it stands 5 stories high and has 63 rooms that resemble a beautiful forest.

25 Verde, integrated around 150 trees into it’s eco friendly design, which means less pollution and keeps noise to a minimal for residents.

With this design, the trees absorb toxins that are in the air, caused by pollution from cars, as well as creating microclimate during the seasons.

Microclimate, makes the treehouse apartments cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter for residents.

In addition, the walls are ventilated which allows the sunlight to stream through during the day.

Also, the tree’s leaves provide shade when the sun gets too harsh.

This beautiful Italian property, will bring childhood treehouse dreams to life for adults.

Source: Huffington Post

Alexandria Autrey

Recent graduate from the University of Utah with a degree in Mass Communications and previously the lead writer for Glamping LLC.

April 1, 2015

Lotus Bella Glamping Tents

Lotus Bella, an Australian Company, is now offering a new deluxe tent, perfect for glamping accommodations.

They recently launched this new tent known as the Outback Deluxe which is one of the newest range of luxury tents created especially for the new glamping trend.

The Lotus Bella Tent is a circular 16.4 foot tent that has been upgraded in size and quality in comparison to other tents on the market.

The Outback Deluxe is a new version of the company’s original tents and is a single skin tent made from thick canvas.

The tent features mesh screens, large roof vents, increased ventilation, a second door, velcro flaps and a new polyester blend which makes the tent durable with a natural feel.

In addition, the tent is fully wind resistant and features clear window panels so that consumers can appreciate the scenic views no matter the weather.

The tent is now more durable than ever, as the canvas is very dense and takes as little as 45 minutes to set up or 20 minutes if the poles are already assembled.

The Outback deluxe tent is suitable for many different uses but, would be perfect a perfect edition to any glamping trip or glamping destination.

For more information, check out Gizmag’s article: “Lotus Bella Outback Deluxe Tent Delivers Glamping for Under $2,500.”