July 13th, 2010

Why go Luxury Camping?

Maybe you’re wondering what’s all the fuss about with new “luxury camping” and this “glamping”?  Maybe you just can’t quite wrap your head around all the craze surrounding this new trend.  Let me try to explain.

Firstly luxury camping can be a lot gentler on the wallet than traditional holidays.  Especially if you have a family.  Traveling with a family can be incredibly expensive if staying in hotels or resorts.  Whereas on a luxury camping trip it can be a lot easier on the wallet.

There are many different ranges in price for luxury camping so there is a lot to choose from and most people can find something to fit their budget.

With an increase in environmental awareness there is a big revival in getting back to nature and returning to a more simple life.  We all want a break from the hustle and bustle of city and suburban life, mobiles, computers.  People want to reconnect with nature and enjoy the simple pleasures of staying amongst the nature and wildlife, watching the stars or sitting round the campfire.

Thirdly, people want to try something new, something a bit different.  People are tired of doing the same old type of city break or holiday or resort break. 

Luxury camping offers a wide range of eclectic accommodation options for people to try something new.  From the classical big luxury camping tents to living high up amongst the trees in a tree house, to getting a bit more ethnic in a Mongolian yurt or a Native American tepee or to the more modern geodesic domes and other circular dome like structures.

Often on luxury camping holidays you can blend your holiday with interests and activities.  Such as pampering yourself with massage, yoga or a detox to activities to learn crafts and skills such as bush crafts and bush cooking or for those with more energy, adventure sports.  Some prefer to enjoy the simple pleasures of living amongst the nature and relaxing at the beach, river, in a forrest or whichever spectacular surrounding you wish to be in.

So why not try something new and check out luxury camping?  You might be surprised to find out you quite like it and want to come back for more!

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