Glamping

( Photo of Clayoquot Wilderness Resorts and Spa in British Columbia, Canada)

It is another Frivolous Friday and today the topic is……Glamping! So, what exactly is glamping? It is the newest trend in travel….glamorous camping! Since we are all going to be thinking about heading out on summer holidays, we should start planning now. With the ever rising cost of gas, camping is usually a great alternative, although glamping takes it to a new level. There is no roughing it here!

Glamping has begun to emerge as a new option for the adventure traveler, but one with a big bank account, keep in mind. This is not for the budget conscious! Tour companies all over Canada and Europe are now offering interesting packages, filled with luxurious tents, gourmet meals and yet still the feel for the outdoors. No more running into the forest at night if nature calls! Some of these places have “indoor” plumbing, expensive bedding and even heat!

You might want to check out a few of these interesting websites that specialize in this form of leisure:

http://www.wildretreat.com/

http://www.abercrombiekent.com/

http://www.globorati.com/

Of course, most of us will never experience camping in this way, so if you are planning a summer camping vacation, we have some great books with lots of advice for the novice camper right up to the more experienced.

The Happy Camper, by Kevin Callan details all sorts of interesting ideas and advice to help make your vacation safe and fun!

Leave No Crumbs Camping Cookbook by Rick Greenspan will help you whip up a fantastic meal right over the campfire.

So, explore in style, or rough it……which do you choose?