Glamping - a new form of luxury
In pursuit of peaceful sleep, lungs full of fresh air, and a healthy diet, campers often had to renounce accommodation that offers luxury, comfort, and convenience. This is no longer necessary; glamping offers sleeping under the open sky and accommodation surrounded by untouched nature, far from cities, industry, and crowds, but with the addition of comfortable beds, private bathrooms, often silk bedding, excellent internet connectivity, and air conditioning. Some offers even include dining exclusively based on organic food.
The offer includes accommodation in log cabins, modern tents with solid floors, or treehouses. With all these possibilities, glamping is slowly but surely gaining a very significant position in the tourism industry, taking over an increasing number of travelers from hotels and resorts. Overwhelmed by standard hotel offers and tired of crowds and daily obligations, tourists want something new and unusual; they are returning to nature and enjoying freedom.
The word "glamping" itself is derived from the words glamour and camping; it represents a synergy of luxury and vacationing in nature. Although
it has been popular for the last few years and many associate it with a passing trend, glamping has a long history. As early as the beginning of the 20th century, wealthy British and American travelers went on African safaris in search of adventure, but without the option of giving up luxury and comfort. Thus, large tents with generators and bathrooms were set up, where champagne and top-tier gastronomic specialties were served.
Glamping has numerous advantages for both users and the environment. Accommodation is built without disrupting the surroundings, using natural materials, most often with solar panels and composting toilets. For guests, additional activities are offered, such as organized hikes, wilderness survival training, sailing, quad or jeep rentals, horseback riding, rafting, fishing, and much more, depending on the location and surroundings.
Most prestigious glamping locations in the world (by luxury):
- Wild Coast Tented Lodge, Sri Lanka: Distinctive for its unique shape, luxury, and premium all-inclusive service.
- Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Finland: Ideally positioned and designed for viewing the Northern Lights, built as glass igloos.
- Nayara Tented Camp, Costa Rica: One of the highest-rated due to the blend of rainforest and ultimate comfort.
- Al Maha Desert Resort, UAE: Luxury, prestige, and glamour are always associated with this destination, but the fact that all of this is situated in the desert presents a real challenge and experience even for the most seasoned travelers.
- Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, Canada: Offers "wild" luxury that connects the ocean, mountains, and forests in one spot.
Unique glamping experiences:
- Underhill Valley, New Zealand: Step into an underground world similar to the one from "The Lord of the Rings." In the heart of the Waikato district lies a glamping settlement with a lake view. Just an hour's drive away are the famous Waitomo glowworm caves.
- Under Canvas (various locations, USA): Camps near national parks (e.g., Yellowstone, Moab) that offer a modern camping experience.
- Sandat Glamping Tents, Bali: Imagine the natural beauty of Bali combined with luxury in the heart of the jungle.
- Drina River Glamping, Serbia: Located on a one-hectare forest area on the banks of the Drina River. Among glamping locations in the region, the Rafting Center Drina-Tara is also available, where those coming for rafting have the option to camp in a modern way.
- Ribno Glamping, Slovenia: Luxury wooden glamping cabins, uniquely designed and situated by a natural pool, surrounded by conifers, are ideal for a peaceful retreat.
If you want to exchange large hotel complexes, noise, and crowds for walking barefoot, peaceful sleep, and silence broken only by birdsong—without giving up comfort—choose one of the above for yourself.
