Glamping: why is it becoming more popular?

It has always been easy to segregate travelers into two categories. A few of them do not mind spending a little bit extra for the luxuries they avail when traveling. This may cover luxury cruise ships or all-inclusive hotels.

The next categorization involves pure adventure seekers or college students traveling on a budget. They are delighted to pack their backpacks and go camping in the woods, adorning the simple life.

With the onset of the pandemic, things have changed slightly for travelers. Handwashing and sanitizing became a part of our lives, and so did using face masks.

So, the first category that we discussed here, of luxury travelers, now became reluctant to be a part of hotel lobbies that are frequently overcrowded. They were in a process of seeking alternatives, and the travel industry will always have solutions ready for them.

In such a scenario, why not go glamping at an upscale resort where the services and amenities would be combined in a single package? The peace and calm; and simple joys of camping in the wild could be experienced alongside.

This post puts the limelight on glamping, which is also one of the hottest travel trends through the current times. Let us begin by understanding glamping in some further detail.

What is glamping?

Glamping is a term coined by combining two words: Glamorous + Camping = Glamping. Glamping is nothing but luxurious camping. Even though the term was coined in 2005, it is in recent times that it has become a hot travel trend. That’s primarily because glamping puts a range of desirables in a single package, such as comfort, distancing, and exciting new experiences.

When glamping; one puts up in an outdoor accommodation, which could be a treehouse, a cabin, or a tent. Herein, one gets to enjoy amenities very similar to a resort, alongside a range of activities and additional services.

When glamping, one can expect to find access to

  • electricity,
  • Wi-Fi,
  • cooling and heating,
  • catering service or restaurant,
  • housekeeping and room service

Glamping sites can also be segregated into different types. A few offer experiences that take one remarkably close to wildlife. Others are huge resort complexes, with glamping sites located within.

One might be putting up in huge, multi-room cabins when glamping. But furnished treehouses might be available to add a tangy twist to your stay.

One can expect a glamping site to have a unique location and design. They are pet friendly in most cases. So, the travel experience stays remarkable.

The sky is the limit when considering what all amenities can be made available at a glamping site. The tents may have chandeliers and king-sized beds. Golf courses may be available, alongside cycling tracks and a range of outdoor activities. You might come across a windmill or two.

We now have a brief overview of glamping with us. Let us now consider how glamping is different from camping.

Glamping vs Camping

Both concepts bear similarities, but, the main difference lies in the amenities being offered. The scope of the services being provided is also different.

Obviously, wild camping is a no service - no amenities arrangement, because campers not just set up their own tents and cook their own food, but also manage the waste by themselves.

So, when going camping, camping at a traditional campground is one of the premium ideas at your disposal. The location will deliver facilities such as picnic tables, fire pits, and sometimes a small convenience store as well.

Glamping, it becomes easy to see, is different. Herein, the worries associated with residing in a tent, hygiene, drinking water, food, or warmth are done away with. One gets to enjoy the same amenities that one enjoys at an upscale hotel. The difference is, one would be sleeping in a canvas tent and not in a multistory building.

The travelers most inclined towards glamping

The pandemic has induced a transformation in travelers' preferences. They are on the lookout for different types of vacations.

• Off-grid style vacations 

Such a vacation will give a traveler an opportunity at unplugging entirely, and find his way back to the bounds of Mother Nature.

• “Out of comfort zone” travel 

These types of vacations are for vacationers seeking unconventional experiences. This is often limited to exploring new places and trying out different cuisines.

• Access to their phone and the internet

Vacationers, through the current times, mind not being able to use their smartphones when vacationing. Connectivity and GPS are among the top resources smartphones make available to them.

• Family reunions

Vacationers cherish the joy of family reunions when vacationing.

• Sustainability

Vacationers of all ages are nowadays inclined towards sustainable tourism. Herein, they make attempts to minimize resource consumption and waste. At times, they choose to commute regionally to minimize their carbon footprint. Similarly, commutation during the off-peak season and going for greener transportation is also preferable aspect.

 

Overall, glamping is not the only travel trend that is nowadays making waves. Bucket list trips and nostalgia travels are equally popular. But, the popularity of glamping stems from the fact that vacationers are more cautious regarding the health and safety procedures that are operational at their glamping sites. Contactless experiences are in higher demand.

Conclusion

Glamping combines comfort and camping into one. The new age generation is fascinated by the concept to no end. So, while you enjoy luxurious service, exotic views of nature are also available to add to your delight.

From our everyday life and the hassles that are included herewith, glamping offers an escape route and renders peace.

One of the top reasons why people are nowadays looking beyond camping is the discomfort that the activity brings along. But the inherent thirst for exploring the mountains and the beaches still remains.

So, if one is not a camper, then glamping is the best solution for one.

Glamping, as a trend will only rise in the years to come. The disposable income of people is nowadays more. COVID-19 also inspires people to take up glamping. Moreover, glamping makes the finest format of staycations. With more recreational vehicles coming into the market by the day, people will delight in driving these vehicles at their glamping site.