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What is Glamping?

As the glamping trend takes off globally, many of you have asked what is glamping?

Below is a short guide to answer that always asked question.

Glamping.com is here to explain what constitutes as glamping.

So, What is glamping?

Glamping is a term derived from the two words “glamorous camping”.

Glamping is also referred to as “glam camping”, “luxe camping”, “luxury camping” and many other similar phrases.

Regardless of the specific terminology, the idea is the same, glamping brings the world of luxury into nature in the most seamless way possible.

Glamping lets you connect with nature and escape the urban life with plenty of amenities to make you comfortable.

Glamping is considered to be eco-friendly as it puts people in touch with nature with out destroying nature by building on it.

In addition, glamping brings guest the ultimate adventure by offering endless activities.

Activities include but, are not limited to hiking, biking, rafting, animal interactions, swimming, scenic walks and even wine tasting.

Glamping accommodations vary but, the most common types of glamping includes, airstreams, trailers, barns, farmhouses, cabins, pods, domes, cubes, eco lodges, huts, yurts, tents, tipis, villas and tree houses.

Glamping merges the world of luxurious accommodations with in-destination experiences.

Glamping is for everyone, it is different, it is about the experience but, mostly it is luxurious.

Glamping truly is the ultimate destination experience as you don’t just go to the destination, you are apart of the destination.

For more on information on everything glamping, see our comprehensive answer on our resources page,” what is glamping.”

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Glamping Hits New Heights

Cliff hanging pods are now taking glamping to new heights.

As the glamping trend is just taking off in the United States, other countries are taking glamping one step further.

Natura Vive travel company’s Skylodge Suites, have created cliff hanging glass hotel rooms on the mountain side.

These cliff hanging pods run about $1000 per night and each pod has four beds, a dining area and a private bathroom.

The three prism like pods are made from aerospace aluminum and are suspended over the Sacred Valley of Cuzco, Peru.

These pods also have solar panels that power the lamps, down pillows, and gourmet meals to really make glampers comfortable.

A guide takes guest up and down the mountain so, half the fun is hiking to your pod.

As the glamping trend takes off, people are getting more creative with the concept.

Source: wired.com

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Travel + Leisure names 2015 World’s Best Awards to Glamping Properties

The results of the very anticipated Travel + Leisure awards were released yesterday and we at glamping.com were thrilled to see a few of our featured glamping properties were among the list.


On the top 100 hotels that are named, Triple Creek Ranch, Primland, Four Seasons Bora Bora, and Singita are among the very best hotels and off course offer glamping!

Triple Creek Ranch:
This glamping property is an intimate, adults-only resort nestled in the Bitterroot Mountains of Colorado.  It’s an all-inclusive resort that will ensure any glamper a relaxing vacation with opportunities for outdoor adventures that include outstanding views.
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Primland:
Primland, perched on 12,000 acres of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountain, is a glamping resort of immense beauty.  The resort offers guests a return to the simple pleasures.
This pristine Blue Ridge Mountain resort offers 12,000 acres of space, sky and shifting moods. Primland is the ultimate retreat in an environment of rare natural beauty.
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Four Seasons Bora Bora:
Surrounded with majestic views, the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, offers guests the authentic traditions and cuisine of the French Polynesian island.  Sand-fringed islets on an outer coral reef enclosed by a turquoise lagoon also surround this destination.
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Singita:
Offers two lodges with interiors that give a vintage safari feel designed by African interior decorators. Equipped with private outdoor showers and well-stocked wine cellars, photography-focused safaris, and cultural outings to a nearby village where guests can share meals with locals.  In addition, their other properties consist of the two lavish lodges, treetop suites and game drives.
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Check out Travel and Lesiure for the complete list of 2015’s World’s Best Awards.