NBC’s Glamping on Mount Diablo

On the recent NBC, Worth the Trip Article, they chronicle a four day glamping trip over Diablo’s 30 mile trail.

If you can stow away your technology and get away from daily stresses, this four day trip will help you connect further with nature to be able to see Mount Diablo at it’s finest.

During this glamping excursion, the staff will haul your gear as well as set up your new camp while local chef’s create on the spot gourmet meals.

Too enjoy more than just an amazing view, the wildflowers of Mount Diablo bloom between April 29-May 2.

The wildflowers have a special story to tell, they still bloom through encountering the Morgan Fire of 2013.

Connect with nature and delve into Mount Diablo’s history, character and delights on a wonderful four day glamping trip.

For more on Mount Diablo, check out NBC’s article: Glamping on Mount Diablo; Spend four days “gently roughing it” in the flower-pretty countryside.

To register on this four day trip go to: http://www.savemountdiablo.org/activities_events_4days.html

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Six of the Best Australian Glamping Camps

Camden Courier has named 6 of the best Australian glamping camps.

According to the Courier, Flash Camp, Nightfall Wilderness Camp, The Escape, Paperback Camp, Ikara Safari Camp and Tanja Lagoon Camp are the the 6 best locations for glamping camps in Australia.

The Flash Camp offers mobil safari tents that go where you want them to be, the four person tent will be set up and waiting when a guest arrives at any festival. In addition, the Flash Camp experience includes a private bar and cafe, toilets, showers, make-up room, massages and bedoiun communal tent for the perfect VIP feel.

The Nightfall Wilderness camp located in Lamington National Park offers a carbon- neutral rainforest retreat for 6. Three architect-inspired safari tents offer king sized beds, a fireplace, rain shower, vintage-tin bath and organic toiletries. In addition, the camp offers organic meals prepared and served.

The Escape offers two luxury tents on the 4.9 acre property fronting the Clyde River. With just an over night bag, the hotesses’ will do the rest with amenities that include breakfast, gourmet lunches by the river and three course dinners by the resident chef. Also, this destination offers many scenic activities such as bushwalking, swimming, birdwatching and surfing.

The Paperback Camp offers a king deluxe tent that can sleep six, this eco friendly tent includes solar lighting, bamboo-cotton linen and outdoor bush shower. Guest can enjoy a new wood fire oven pizzas at the Paperback Treetop Restaurant as well as an included breakfast the following morning.

The Ikara Safari Camp along the Wildman Wilderness Lodge, just opened 15 new spacious safari tent. Each tent, air conditioned, offers a king size bed, zip open windows and a timber deck.

The Tanja Lagoon Camp located on a old farm, is located just behind the beach at Tathra. Each tent includes a handmade timber queen bed with an adjoining suite and kitchenette.

For more information on these awesome Australian glamping camps check out the Camden Haven Courier article: Six of the best: Australian glamping camp.

Glamping Travel Trends: Demand for luxurious outdoor experience

As the demand for glamourous outdoor travel has increased, the desire for glamping has suddenly caught fire.

Glamour camping, known as glamping, is becoming a growing trend by allowing people to stay connected to nature with the comforts of home.

The search volume for the keyword “glamping” currently runs at more than 175,000 searches a month, a 30% increase from the past year, says Ryan Hutchings, general manager of Glamping.com.

Whether the experiences are in opulent tents or cabins, over the past six to eight years the demand across the globe for a true glamping experience has risen making wave for new properties and a new way to bring the comforts of home to the great outdoors.

For more information on Glamping and resorts check out Barron’s article, Lux Travel Trend: Glamping.