TRAVEL: Glamping's Taking Off

It’s camping, but not as you know it. Gone are the days of swatting midges, burning sausages over the open fire and spending the night in dew-covered sleeping bags. In their place is something between a five-star hotel and a Moroccan holiday destination.

Glamping is a trend that is sweeping the globe and has really caught on in Ireland in recent years, capturing our love for fun and adventure and penchant for home comforts.

This glamorous camping option has become extremely popular and offers guests the opportunity to be outdoorsy without any of the hardship that that can entail.

If you’re going glamping leave your bug spray at home, the magic word here is luxury. Your accommodation may be a tent, hut, teepee or treehouse, but you are guaranteed a high level of service that focuses on the complete comfort of the guests. the amenities found at glamping destinations far exceed anything recreational campers experience.

Glamping picks up brownie points for numerous reasons. It’s ecologically friendly using its natural surrounding elements wherever possible such as solar power and working gardens.

It lets you get up close and personal with nature with all of the comforts of a hotel, giving you a reprieve from the city. You wake in the morning and step outside into a natural retreat to experience serenity from the moment you open your eyes. 

Many glamping destinations offer a range of activities including hiking, mountain biking, white water rafting, canoeing, animal watching, and wine tasting. Perfect for group breaks, glamping has become a highly sought-after option for hen parties, offering a much more relaxed approach to celebrating with the bride-to-be. 

Good food, good company and the novelty of a completely unique setting will give the hostess and all of the guests a stay to remember. the trend of travelling abroad for hen or stag parties has eased of late due to the cost, inconvenience, airport red tape, and civil unrest that goes with travelling out of Ireland. 

The staycation with a difference has taken over, and not a midge in sight.

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