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Have you considered “glamping” for your next holiday?

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Glamping” is known as a form of camping that involves accommodation and facilities that are more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s essentially camping for “city-slickers”.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Many places across the world are adopting this style of camping for those who still want to explore the bush, but not want to give up creature comforts such as a comfortable bed and a shower.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One destination that’s taken advantage of glamping as well as their beautiful scenery is Kings Canyon in the Northern Territory of Australia. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The new glamping tents offer our guests a sensory experience of the Australian outback. From the early morning song of the crested bellbird to the call of the dingo, the sights and sounds of the desert are front and centre of the glamping experience at Kings Canyon Resort,” says General Manager, Michelle Ikin.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With six premium canvas tents to choose from that have been designed to blend in with the landscape of the Northern Territory, some would argue you’re spoilt for choice.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Three tents have been designed for couples whereas the other three are for families as they feature a king bed as well as two king single beds.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Each tent includes premium linen, a modern lounge area, dining space and an outdoor deck with seating so you’re able to take in the natural beauty around you.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There’s also a split air-conditioning system to beat the heat as well as a private ensuite bathroom full to the brim with Australian made skin care products.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Scroll through the gallery to see what the glamping tents look like.</span></p>

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6 of the best glamping locations in the world

<p>Love the outdoors but hate “roughing it”? Then glamping might be for you. Here are the top five glamping locations found throughout the world for the times when you want luxury and to be in touch with nature.</p> <p><strong>1. Roar and Snore: Sydney Taronga Zoo, Australia</strong></p> <p><img width="500" height="470" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7595/hero-shot-with-tents-at-sun_credit_taronga_zoo_0_0_500x470.jpg" alt="Hero -shot -with -tents -at -sun _credit _taronga _zoo _0_0" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>If a day at the iconic Sydney Taronga Zoo just isn’t enough for you the zoo offers the Roar and Snore, an overnight stay in the midst of it, complete with a buffet and intimate night-time tour of the grounds. The tents are even situated on the Mosman headland, giving guests an unparalleled view of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.</p> <p><em>Photo source: taronga.org.au</em></p> <p><strong>2. Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle: Sop Ruak, Thailand</strong></p> <p><img width="498" height="280" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7594/cq5damweb720405_498x280.jpg" alt="Cq 5dam .web .720.405" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>Save for the fact that you’re in the midst of an elephant laden safari, guests at this resort might never know they’re camping. The massive tents include timber floors, air conditioning, spa treatments and even hot tubs.</p> <p><em>Photo source: fourseasons</em></p> <p><strong>3. Treehotel: Sweden</strong></p> <p><img width="460" height="307" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7593/139_mirror_cube_exterior_22a.jpg" alt="139_mirror _cube _exterior _22a" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>Designed by innovative Scandinavian architects, this resort is a sight to behold. Treehotel features rooms architecturally inspired by bird’s nests, dragon fly wings, space ships, and one cube constructed of mirrors. And as the name implies, they’re all perched within the pine tree tops of Sweden.</p> <p><em>Photo source: treehotel</em></p> <p><strong>4. Onguma Tented Camp: Namibia, Africa</strong></p> <p><img width="499" height="219" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7592/onguma-tented-camp-bedroom-new_499x219.jpg" alt="Onguma -tented -camp -bedroom -new" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>Located on the Onguma Game Reserve, this tented resort is home to over 30 different animal species, including lions which can be seen and heard. The reserve is also home to rhinos, leopards and hyenas. The luxurious, rustic resort has canopy style beds and boasts a swimming pool and watering hole.</p> <p><em>Photo source: classicsafaricompany</em></p> <p><strong>5. Whitepod: Switzerland</strong></p> <p><img width="500" height="418" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7591/inside_500x418.jpg" alt="Inside" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>Well this resort doesn’t necessarily fall into the traditional idea of camping, that’s what glamping is all about. The Whitepod offers igloo-esque accommodations that are appropriate for winter or summer stay. The five-star resort has in-room fireplaces and incomparable views of the Swiss expanse.</p> <p><em>Photo source: whitepod</em></p> <p><strong>6. Avant Garde Camping, Anywhere in Australia</strong></p> <p><img width="500" height="375" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7590/img_2704_500x375.jpg" alt="IMG_2704" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>If your qualms with camping come merely from your reluctance to set up your own tent, then this one is for you. While not as inclusively luxurious as the other resorts on this list, the ingenuity of Avant Garde Camping is that you tell them where to go and they outfit your camp site with comfortable, European style tents, throw rugs, luxurious pillows, blankets and lighting.</p> <p><a href="http://www.avantgardecamping.com.au/"></a><em>Photo source: avantgardecamping </em></p> <p> </p>

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