Glamorous + Camping = Glamping
I didn't even know such a term existed until I say this post over on One Pretty Thing: OPT's Glamping Roundup
Just about the best thing ever! Now that I've heard about it, of course, glamping is showing up EVERYWHERE. When I was poking around some sites for the San Juan Islands Nesting post, I even stumbled upon AMAZING glamping vacations.
According to Glamping Girl:
Glamping truly originated in the early 1900’s, with the popularization of the safari, The word safari is an Arabic verb meaning “to make a journey” and an entire industry was created to cater to the needs of the demanding European and American travelers, looking to bag a trophy and experience adventure in the wilds of Africa. Naturally, the wealthy travelers weren’t eager to part with the creature comforts of home, and instead stayed in luxurious canvas tent lodgings. These tents were fully furnished with beds, luxurious bedding, Persian rugs, antiques and fully staffed with chefs, guides, porters and butlers.
A new trend of glamping has emerged with luxury camping resorts, safari camps, eco-resorts and campgrounds offering every amenity imaginable, from 5 star dining to spas. Manufacturers are catching on, offering designer gadgets and gear to bring style to the wilderness. Regardless of budget, you can enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing luxury.
Since OPT has an amazing collection of Glamping resources compiled and ready for you in the roundup, I won't relist here. But I do want to know what YOU think about this glamping business? Had you heard of it before in these terms?
After many seasons working as a wilderness canoe guide with mud up to my eyeballs, taking baths in the lake, and cooking spaghetti with MREs, I admit that I'm a little resistant to the notion of glamping - until I see photos of some spectacular tents with REAL BEDS.... Maybe glamping can be a nice addition to the more rugged adventures in our trip calendar!
image from living.com
I think it's safe to say that you're going to see a lot more "glamping" ideas around here - especially as summertime means car camping, hiking, backpacking, and canoe trips!
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