Month: August 2015

In honor of National S’mores day, the LA Times names four of the best hotels to visit for the yummiest s’mores and some even offer glamping options.

This traditional camping treat has come a long way since it’s first recipe and now you can find a modern twist on this tasty treat in any hotel or restaurant around the world.

To celebrate national s’mores day, plan a trip to any of these four places that do this tasty treat proud.

The Resort at Paws Up, Montana
This glamping resort, located in Greenough, Montana on a 37,000 acre working cattle ranch, offers guests lodging in vacation homes, cabins, glamping tents and five star accommodations. Paws Up plans to make 100-pound s’more Monday in honor of s’mores day. Glampers have have three options when it comes to enjoying a s’more at this resort, guests can order s’mores in the dining room, make their own in a small fire goblet or ask one of the butlers to make you a perfect one.

The Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay, California
The Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay is a secluded resort nestled twenty-three miles south of San Francisco. This breathtaking hotel overlooks the Northern coast of California and will be serving up S’mores all month long. In addition to the traditional s’more, the Ritz Carlton will be offering a s’more cocktail, s’more pedicure and even a s’more romance package.

Hotel Vermont, Vermont
Hotel Vermont is located in downtown Burlington near the shores of Lake Champlain. The Juniper Bar and Restaurant at Hotel Vermont offers guest a twist on the traditional s’more with a s’more like cocktail. This cocktail includes marshmallow effect, made with Frangelico, lemon juice, an egg white and Mad River Distillers Vanilla Rum topped with granola foam.

Omni Grove Park Inn, North Carolina
The Omni Grove Park Inn, hidden awya in the Blue Ridge Mountains, offers guest Southern comforts and modern conveniences. They can also enjoy easy access to shopping, fine dining and the performing arts in nearby Asheville. The inn’s Pink Pig candy store will be making a S’mores Parfait made with chocolate ganache, bourbon custard, graham cracker crumbs and topped with whipped cream.

Check out the LA Times article for more information on all things s’mores.

Glamping is a growing trend, and as it grows, more people are converting.

The ABC News article, “A Family, Wooed by Down-Covered Beds, Converts to ‘Glamping,'” shows just how amazing a glamping experience can be as one family looks for the perfect yet, price efficient vacation.

She planned a last minute trip to Yellowstone National Park and when everything was booked, she turned to Glamping.com.

At first, the idea of glamping didn’t interest her as she thought they could just camp for free but, she decided to give it a try at Yellowstone Under Canvas since it wasn’t too pricey and it was the perfect mix of camping and lodging.

“I wasn’t sure what to expect. Glamping — a blended word for glamorous camping — was something I knew existed but had never considered trying. Why pay for something you can basically do for free?,” says, Traci Carl’s ABC News article.

After booking, she was pleasantly surprised by her experience with great customer service, and many options to choose from.

“The rest of the trip ended up being one of the best we’ve ever taken, despite the fact that my daughter was still struggling with her stomach bug. The front desk helped us locate and make an appointment with an urgent care center nearby, gave us warm tea and helped reschedule our horseback trip to a day when she felt better,” states Melchor.

Needless to say, at the end of her trip her kids cried because they had to leave and Traci and her husband are now glamping converts.

Check out Glamping.com for more glamping options around the globe.