Glamping is the best way to explore these destinations!

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Glamping: because who needs to struggle with setting up a tent when you can effortlessly plop down in a plush bed under the twinkling stars? It's like camping, but with fewer bug bites and more champagne flutes for toasting to your outdoor adventures. Picture yourself nestled in a cozy safari tent, with a roaring fire nearby and a hot tub just waiting to soak away your worries.

It's nature's way of saying, "Why rough it when you can relax in style?" So grab your marshmallows and your fancy camping gear, because glamping is all about experiencing the great outdoors without sacrificing an ounce of luxury.

How does glamping compare to camping?

Camping and glamping both involve spending time outdoors, but they differ significantly in terms of accommodations, amenities, and overall experience:

1. Accommodations:

   • Camping: Traditional camping typically involves staying in tents, sleeping bags, or basic cabins. You're responsible for setting up your shelter and sleeping arrangements.

   • Glamping: Glamping offers more luxurious and comfortable accommodations such as safari tents, yurts, treehouses, RVs, or cabins. These accommodations often come fully furnished with comfortable bedding, electricity, and sometimes even private bathrooms.

2. Amenities:

   • Camping: Basic campsites may offer amenities such as communal bathrooms, fire pits, and picnic tables. However, amenities can vary widely depending on the location and type of campsite.

   • Glamping: Glamping sites provide a wide range of amenities to enhance comfort and convenience. These may include private bathrooms, hot tubs, heating or air conditioning, electricity, Wi-Fi, gourmet meals, and even spa services.

3. Comfort:

   • Camping: Traditional camping involves embracing the ruggedness of the outdoors, which can mean dealing with discomforts like sleeping on the ground, exposure to weather elements, and limited access to modern conveniences.

   • Glamping: Glamping prioritizes comfort and luxury, allowing guests to enjoy the beauty of nature without sacrificing comfort. With plush bedding, climate control, and other amenities, glamping offers a more pampered outdoor experience.

4. Experience:

   • Camping: Camping often emphasizes self-sufficiency and immersion in nature. It's about disconnecting from modern life and embracing a simpler way of living.

   • Glamping: Glamping offers a more curated and comfortable outdoor experience. While guests still have the opportunity to enjoy nature and outdoor activities, they do so in a more upscale and indulgent setting.

To give you some inspiration, here are a couple of great properties around the world:

1. Hasan Zawaideh Luxury Camp

Wadi Rum, Jordan
Book from ~$150/night

Hasan Zawaideh Luxury Camp

Featuring a garden, Hasan Zawaideh luxury camp 2 provides accommodations in Wadi Rum. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. The luxury tent features an outdoor fireplace and a 24-hour front desk.

Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating, and a private bathroom. Buffet and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and fresh pastries are available each morning at the luxury tent.

Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch.

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2. Discovery Resorts - Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island, Australia
Book from ~$200/night

Discovery Resorts - Rottnest Island

Just a 4-minute walk from The Basin and 600 yards from Pinky Beach, Discovery Resorts - Rottnest Island features accommodations in Rottnest Island, with a bar and barbecue facilities. With sea views, this accommodation provides a swimming pool.

The luxury tent features a restaurant serving seafood cuisine, as well as free Wifi throughout the property. At the luxury tent, units are equipped with a outdoor furniture. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a hair dryer, while certain rooms have a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave.

At the luxury tent, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Activities such as snorkeling, cycling, and hiking can be enjoyed in the area, and guests can relax along the beachfront. The luxury tent has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.

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3. Oxygen Lodge Agafay

Agafay, Morocco
Book from ~$350/night

Oxygen Lodge Agafay

Offering mountain views, Oxygen Lodge Agafay in El Karia has accommodations, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and a bar. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

There's a private bathroom with shower in every unit, along with free toiletries, slippers and bathrobes. A vegetarian, halal or gluten-free breakfast is served at the property. Menara Gardens is 22 miles from Oxygen Lodge Agafay, while Djemaa El Fna is 24 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Marrakech-Menara Airport, 21 miles from the accommodation.