Gone Glamping

Have you ever wanted to spend a night in a tepee, get cozy in a lushna or stargaze from a safari-style tent?

You’re in luck. These whimsical lodgings are part of a travel trend called “glamorous camping,” commonly known as “glamping.”

These digs come with a variety of modern features such as air conditioning, indoor bathrooms, solar-powered lights, Wi-Fi and king-size beds with luxe linens. Not to mention many glamp-sites have perks like saunas, hot tubs and fire pits, on top of insane vistas that look out to the desert or onto the mountains.

Windham, N.Y.

Nature lovers rejoice! Eastwind Hotel & Bar in the Catskill Mountains is equal parts wilderness and glam with hiking trails within walking distance and a hotel lounge with a bar and a sauna nearby. The hotel offers lushnas, miniature A-frame huts with a mesmerizing view of Windham’s ski slopes. Cabins are available year-round for about $250 a night and are equipped with a cozy queen bed and gorgeous heated bathrooms just a few steps away.

Valle, Ariz.

Under Canvas offers glampers canvas safari tent accommodations 20 minutes outside Grand Canyon National Park. The two-person Stargazer tent has its own viewing window above the king bed to peruse the starscape, an en-suite bathroom and a wood stove to keep you toasty. This tent is available from April-October and starts at $189. It includes all meals with the option of booking separate adventures, because hiking though the Grand Canyon on this trip is a must.

River Ranch, Fla.

Get your countryside vibe and stay in a tepee year-round at a dude ranch in the Sunshine State. Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo is a glamp-ground located on some of Florida’s last untouched land along the Kissimmee River. The lavish tepees come fully furnished with a fireplace and a porcelain bathtub. The tepee lodgings start at around $555 per night and can accommodate four people. River Ranch also offers all-inclusive activities, such as horseback riding and airboat rides.

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