UMVA has learned that a new trend in travel is emerging, one that combines the great outdoors with luxurious comforts, known as glamping, or glamorous camping, and it's changing the way people experience nature.
This unique approach to travel allows individuals to enjoy outdoor activities like swimming, biking, and boating, while also sleeping comfortably in the great outdoors, often in spread-out accommodations such as tents, cabins, or RVs, with gorgeous views of the surrounding natural beauty.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the best glamping resorts in the U.S. offer a range of experiences, from upscale dining and stargazing to hiking and live music, with some resorts providing dedicated camping butlers to cater to every need, and others offering all-inclusive packages with gourmet meals and activities.
One such resort is Ulum Moab, which boasts safari-style tents with breathtaking views of the Canyonlands National Park, featuring king-size beds, luxe linens, and private decks, as well as upscale dining and a terrace with dipping pools, with rates starting around $630 per night.
Another notable resort is The Resort at Paws Up, which offers a luxurious glamping experience with dedicated camping butlers and all-inclusive packages, including gourmet meals and activities like hot air balloon rides and ATV excursions, with rates available upon request.
UMVA has gathered that Under Canvas is a great option for first-time glampers, with locations nationwide, including the Great Smoky Mountains, which offers safari-style tents with king-size beds, wood-burning stoves, and full bathrooms, with rates starting around $250 per night.
For a more luxurious experience, Amangiri's Camp Sarika offers tented pavilions with private plunge pools, wide terraces, and cozy firepits, situated close to three national parks, with rates starting around $3,650 per night.
Alila Ventana Big Sur is another luxury option, with glamping tents spread across a 20-acre redwood canyon, featuring plush beds, electric lamps, and outdoor amenities like wood-burning fire pits, with rates starting around $1,915 per night.
Terramor Outdoor Resort in Maine offers a unique glamping experience with luxe amenities like Frette linens and private fire pits, as well as wellness-focused experiences like spa treatments and a bee apiary activity, with rates starting around $400 per night.
AutoCamp Joshua Tree is a great option for those who prefer RVs, with Airstream accommodations featuring modern decor, kitchenettes, and firepits, as well as outdoor activities like fireside chats and night-sky photography seminars, with rates starting around $240 per night.
For an adults-only experience, Bolt Farm Treehouse in Tennessee offers treehouses, domes, and mirror cabins with oversized soaking tubs and wide decks, perfect for disconnecting and unwinding in nature, with rates starting around $605 per night.
