The 4 Best Glamping Locations Worldwide

PHOTO: The Resort at Paws Up in Montana lets you glamp like a star. (All photos courtesy those featured)

I’ve never been a camping kind of gal.  I’ll take luxury toiletries over an outdoor shower any day.  However, lately there has been a shift in camping, a shift I can even see myself taking part in.

Glamour camping, or Glamping as it is known, has certainly taken off and is starting to make its impact globally. The days are gone when you loaded up the family Winnebago and drove from RV site to RV site hooking up to a pad with a water connection and sewer outlet. No, today’s glamping sites have everything from high-end bedding to air conditioning and private bathrooms. These are tents that are fit for a king, and as such, they are becoming much more desirable then expensive hotels. Let's take a look at a few of the best glamping sites around the world.

The Resort at Paws Up Montana

Guests here will be treated like royalty. At this glamour camping destination you have several gorgeous tents to choose from that offer everything from heated floors to electricity. You can even get your own butler that will cater to your needs as well. Is this really camping? After a long day, why not head to the spa tent for a great massage and then eat a great gourmet meal from the restaurant or better still, have it catered to your tent? Glamping at Paws Up makes for a very luxurious stay.

Whitepod, Switzerland

This little collection of 15 tents might seem at first like some cozy little outpost, but nothing is further from the truth. This glamping destination has superb views of Les Cerniers, and each tent includes a wood-burning stove and a private bathroom. Each tent is also decorated with various different antiques that are plucked from the area adding to the charm. At the resort you can go skiing, snowboarding, even try your hand at dog sledding. If you prefer to relax then they have spa treatments on site and the chalet has Wi-Fi for all of your online needs.

Longitude 131, Australia

Located in the outback, this is anything but wilderness living. Each of the tents are named after an Australian pioneer and they all include Bose speakers, iPads, housekeeping, turn down services, and dry cleaning to boot. You can enjoy the view of your surroundings or shut the world out with your automatic blinds. Longitude 131 offers walking tours, helicopter trips around the National Park, camel rides, and an on-site pool. All gourmet meals are served at the restaurant which is central to the location and features an outdoor setting with sunset views. In addition, a 24-hour bar will cater to your every need and makes sure the party never stops.

The Hobbit House, England

If Middle Earth is your thing, then this glamping destination in England is your go-to. This site is eco-friendly and features things such as wood-burning showers, toilets that compost, and houses made out of sustainable materials. Everything here was designed with the environment in mind; however, the furnishings were certainly not overlooked. Each room features gorgeous furniture and a skylight roof. Daily activities include trips to the vegetable garden, classes that will inform dwellers on the environment and rural survival skills, and a sauna where you can steam the day away. Truly luxurious, The Hobbit House is great for the environmentally conscious camper.

iPads, spas, saunas, and even top-of-the-line audio equipped speakers in your tent are all part and parcel of Glamour Camping. These four listed above are certainly not the only amazing sites around the world, but they are some of the more luxurious. Different locations will offer different amenities depending on the part of the world you find yourself in, but at the end of the day the goal of Glamour Camping is to essentially provide a real-world outdoor experience, with indoor amenities and comfort. Glamping gives you the best of the outdoors and indoors, and it does not look like it's going anywhere for a very long time.