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Glamping (glamorous + camping) offers no ordinary experience in the woods. In fact, campers can enjoy their ghost stories and marshmallow roasts from the comfort of their lavish tents, huts or yurts. Many hotels are putting a luxurious spin on the camping experience by offering fully decked accommodations in the heart of nature. If you're not too keen on snuggling in a sleeping bag, having no electricity and swatting bugs from your food and face, then glamping in any of these seven resorts might just be the ideal way to become one with nature.
UK: The Pop-Up Hotel
Are you looking for a comfortable location to nestle with the calls of the wild after a head-banging music festival? Would you like to become one with nature on a romantic vacation without giving up your everyday luxuries?
The Pop-Up Hotel magically appears when vacationers are seeking a comfy oasis amid the great outdoors. Away from the annoying bugs, sleeping bags and other uneventful experiences that come with camping, glamping in the Pop-Up Hotel means relishing laying your head on fluffy pillows and linens, bathing in private showers, sipping a smooth cocktail at its bar and getting glammed by the make-up parlor-all under a tent.
There's no reason to rough it out just because you're in the heart of nature when you can combine the indulgences of wildlife and exclusive hotel services for one dazzling alfresco experience.
NYC: AKA Central Park
Even the concrete jungle of New York City has been bitten by the glamping bug. While there's hardly a place to escape a flood of people or buildings for that matter, some hotels are becoming more hip to the idea of pleasing nature lovers. AKA Central Park is one of the selected few that have transformed into an urban camping site. During the summer, guests can opt to reserve nights under the NYC skyline from its rooftop penthouse located on the 17th floor.
They are provided with a queen-size bed, a mini kitchen complete with a microwave and a refrigerator, lavish bathrooms as well as a TV. And of course no glamping experience would be complete without roasting marshmallows and gazing at the sky. So you'll also find a wood burning fireplace and telescope to make this city-style glamping experience somewhat authentic.
Montana: The Resort at Paws Up
You can forget about building your own tent or fishing for trout because The Resort at Paws Up does all the work for you. Supplying every style of glamping imaginable, this glamping haven lets you bask in the rustles of the wild from the comfort of your lavish tent. From honeymoon accommodations to moonlight and Creekside camping, who knew the great outdoors could be so trendy?
And when you add exquisite dining areas, a camping butler, secluded bathroom facilities, air conditioning and a cozy fireplace to the mix, you'll never want to leave. Whether your camp is situated on the banks of the Blackfoot River, amid Montana's glorious cliffs or along Lewis & Clark's famous trails, The Resort at Paws Up is a glamping adventure that promises to keep its guests in touch with nature without feeling completely stranded in the woods.
Spain: Casa de Laila
The glamping experience at the Casa de Laila is so exquisite it rivals that of any deluxe hotel. And there's much more in store with the melodies of exotic birds singing sweetly in your ear and the verdant pastures of Spain providing a peaceful backdrop. This one-of-a-kind glamping resort laps its guests in white linens and Moroccan décor beneath their canvas bell tents, which are tucked away from the outside world by a dense forest.
Also, when guests become hungry they are free to indulge in a variety of healthy and local cuisine freshly prepared while basking in the breathtaking beauty of Southern Spain's orange orchard. And with Wi-Fi, kitchen amenities, a pool and sheepskin floors provided, you may forget you're actually on a camping trip.
Australia: Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef
Australia is known for its vast wilderness, but when a touch of class is integrated on its rustic landscape, you'll definitely want to extend your stay. At Sal Salis, kangaroos, breaching whales and wild birds will be your neighbors, and may even beckon you to come out of your stylish tent and play. But once you're relaxing on soft beds and snuggling in organic sheets, you might want to stay in your tent all day.
Sal Salis provides a selection of nine remote tents that are set in constant view of the Ningaloo's sparkling streams and rustic scenery. Whether its guests are looking for a romantic getaway or a walk on the wild side, Sal Slais blends its natural surroundings majestically to make every guest feel as comfortable as they would at home - even though Australia's exotic animals aimlessly roam right outside of their doors.
France: La Pomme Perdue
If you're in France and want to nestle with nature, your best bet would be to ask for a yurt. In the midst of nature, guests can book a stay at La Pomme Perdue where they can enjoy the same amenities as staying in a hotel like private hot water showers, king-size beds and freshly cooked cuisine.
However, unlike the typical hotels we are accustomed to, La Pomme Perdue is completely surrounded by the sweet fragrances of flowers and apple orchards, and allows its guests to wish upon a star from their beds. As crickets and hooting owls gently rock you to sleep, and the songs of birds motion it is time to wake up, the yurts of La Pomme Perdue are worth the visit.
Slovenia: The Gozdne Vile Glamping Huts
On the last stretch of our glamping tour we have reached Slovenia to introduce the Sava Hotels & Resorts' Gozdne Vile Glamping. In true glamorous camping style, these wooded huts provide the essential amenities to make campers enjoy rustling in the outdoors year-round. From heated and insulated cabins to garden furniture and organic bedding, it transforms the ghost-telling ambiance into a luxurious affair.
But that's not all the Gozdne Vile Huts have to offer. Visitors can enjoy a full body massage from the nearby wellness center and soak in the steamy Jacuzzis while basking in the rural views and sounds that only nature can provide.
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