The 10 best places to go glamping

Glamping USA reaches its apex, up North in Colorado where a former 19th-century cattle ranch provides the ultimate base for a luxury glamping vacation in the San Juan Mountains. Guests at Dunton River Camp will find a series of fancy tents anchored on wooden platforms and complete with modern day must-haves such as a shower, gas stove, TV and WiFi. For daytime activities, zoom off around the mountains on complimentary bikes; sign up for horse riding in the high Rockies; fly fish in the Dolores River; or go rock climbing in San Juan. Later on, soothe your aching muscles in the natural springs at sister property Dunton Hot Springs.

If you’re searching for where to go glamping in Japan, look no further than Hoshinoya Fuji, Japan’s first glamping resort, two hours from Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya. Stay in the resort’s luxurious cabins sat proudly on a hill facing the infamous white-capped Fuji Mountain foregrounded by the pristine waters of Lake Kawaguchi. Each cubical lodging is designed in the style of a telescope, boasting floor to ceiling windows and a sun-facing balcony which features a heated ‘kotatsu’ blanketed table for those nippy winter months. When you tire of such a flawless view (unlikely), take a walk through the nearby pine forest to find Cloud Terrace, where the camping lifestyle truly gets started. Set up in a comfy chair around the open fire or enjoy star-gazing on a secluded hammock. For a more cosy vibe, try the suspended tents or the plastic igloo which comes kitted out with sheepskin rugs and a small library.

Just outside the realms of Utah’s Zion National Park, somewhere in the outlying red-rock desert, explorers will find a one-of-a-kind glampsite known as Under Canvas Zion where luxury tents on raised planks surround a toasty wood-burning stove. There are no sleeping bags or midnight dashes for the loo required as each tent features its own bed and hot shower room. When it does come time to leave the tent, you’ll be surprised by the sociable on-site restaurant which serves up slow-cooked BBQ, topped off with drinks and marshmallow toasting around the fire. Not far from the site lies one of America’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders; a desert of sandstone cliffs and hidden crystalline springs. Look up and you’ll also discover constellations for days, thanks to the lack of light pollution. Under Canvas Zion also follows an eco-friendly concept, with solar panels across the camp.

As the ultimate location to view the ethereal aurora borealis, Iceland’s glamping spots are nigh on impossible to beat. Instead of wasting a single moment in a hotel room, book in at the Buubble Lodge where you’re guaranteed to stay warm and cosy while having a 360° view of the sky. Each clear bubble comes equipped with a luxury bed and furnishings, with eye masks to prevent being rudely awakened by the sunrise. The hidden location of each bubble also ensures your stay is a private one, with the nearby service house complete with shower facilities and a kitchen. While, in the winter, the sky is often graced by the Northern Lights, in the summer the location is equally as charming, with flawless natural landscapes, birds, butterflies and even midnight-sun.

Saving the Swiss Alps until last, we go now to Valais in Switzerland where the White Pod resort sits in the valleys of this famed skiing destination. Perfectly located to enjoy a spot of snow sports in winter, thanks to the resort’s own private ski lift service, out of peak season you can take advantage of the great melt to enjoy miles of stunning hiking trails which start moments from the accommodation. The ecological pods here at White Pod don’t come cheap but will impress you with their luxury amenities which include a king-size bed, wood-burning stove, full bathroom, WiFi and satellite TV. You can even opt for in-pod breakfasts and massage treatments before heading outside to enjoy a stroll through the peaceful surrounding forests and neighbouring towns to scout out some hearty local cuisine.

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