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Camping in LuxuryThese five-star camping options offer an alternative to pesky mosquitoes, sleeping bags and going without a bathroom. Corcovado Lodge Tent Camp Located on the southern border of Corcovado National Park, in a jungle on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, this camping area offers 20 simple but elegant tents, plus the opportunity to see animals like jaguars, tapirs and ocelots. Campers can participate in activities like trekking or canopy tours, all under the watch of expert guides. El Capitán Canyon Relaxation therapies, horseback rides and surfing classes are just some of the activities available at this luxurious, 26-tent resort, decorated in a rustic but refined style. To make the experience more authentic, the bathrooms are located outside the sleeping quarters, and guests are free to prepare their own meals. Kichwa Tembo Named one of the best safaris by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2006 Gold List, the tents of this camping hotel are decorated in true Hemingway style. In addition to the daily photo safaris, Kichwa Tembo offers special details like Massai hospitality and a view of the African savannah. Paws Up Located on a Montana ranch, this resort is home to “Tent City,” a complex of tents reminiscent of the Old West but complete with electricity and a spa tent. Expert-guided excursions to the Rocky Mountains also are available. Wilson Island Some 300 miles north of Brisbane, this island offers the opportunity to camp on a beach with white sands and turquoise waters, in tents complete with heated water (courtesy of solar panels) and a simple yet sophisticated décor. Guests also can enjoy snorkeling, scuba diving and fishing. Clayoquot Wilderness Resorts & Spa Inspired by the old-fashioned camping settlements of 19th-century colonists, this resort in the heart of British Columbia offers luxury tent accommodations for couples and families. Visitors can even participate in hands-on environmental conservation by taking part in organized activities to support initiatives like the salmon habitat restoration program. Longitude 131° Located in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, in the middle of the Australian desert, this camping resort of 15 modern tents pays tribute to the first Australian explorers. Each room/tent provides a terrific view of the sun rising and setting over Uluru (Avers Rock). |
