Want some thrills in 2020? Make it your year of luxurious adventure with a stylish, sophisticated and super-cosy glamping holiday.
Going back-to-basics has never looked so good as revealed by Lightfoot Travel.
Hud Hud Camp, Oman
After a hard day of, um - camel riding – Hud Hud Camp is a magical place to rest your head. This stylish cluster of boutique Bedouin tents are located in Oman’s Wahiba Sands. Large beds, Arabian rugs and elegant furnishings will make you feel right at home and the private open-air shower is an idyllic spot in which to wash off pesky sand. The camp really comes alive as night falls and the tents are lit with candles and oil lamps; find a scatter cushion and enjoy gourmet food, solitude and stillness.
The Hidden Valley Resort, Yunnan
For a glimpse into traditional Tibetan life go in search of the real Shangri-La at The Hidden Valley Resort in Yunnan. Spend your days roaming the stunning surrounds with Simba, the resident Tibetan Mastiff, learning local crafts or visiting monasteries before returning to your bolthole. Each of the five tented villas come with a king-sized bed, headed mattresses, large bathtub and wood-burning stove to keep you feeling snug.
Sal Salis, Australia
Sal Salis brings wild bush luxury to the Western Australia coast. Fifteen tents and one honeymoon tent are tucked away in the sand dunes, each featuring dreamy bed linen, eco-friendly toiletries, a pumped-up shower and hammock. The chef provides contemporary cuisine with twists of bush food; there’s a bar you can help yourself to; and the open lounge filled with books is the ultimate in chill.
Chamba Camp, Thiksey
Located between the Kunlun Mountains and the Himalayas in Northern India, look for Chamba Camp’s fleet of cream-coloured Maharaja-style tents camouflaged in the landscape and you’ve found paradise. Each one is exquisitely furnished with ornate king-size beds, signature camp furniture, and en suite bathrooms with hot showers. Relaxed evenings are spent by the fire listening to talks from experts and tucking into expertly prepared cuisine.
Whichaway Camp, Antarctica
The Antarctic season takes place between mid-October to March meaning that the tents at Whichaway Camp only open for half of the year. Despite being one of the most remote camps on the planet, it doesn’t scrimp on chic. Six state-of-the-art dome-shaped pods merge old world safari décor with space-age style and modern comforts; think cushy beds, a writing desk, and en suite toilet and wash basin. Indeed, they’re the cosiest place to return to after time spent exploring ice caves and sharing picnics on glaciers.
Jack’s Camp, Botswana
Step back-in-time at Jack’s Camp set on the edge of the Kalahari Desert’s Makgadikgadi Pans National Park in Southern Africa. Small and intimate, their 10 tents feature 1940s-style opulent décor, Persian rugs, and cool cotton sheets which keep you snug while marvelling at the rugged wilderness outside. Days are spent walking with San trackers looking for meerkats, zebra, wildebeest and other wildlife that live in - or migrate through - this landscape.
Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Chang Rai
Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle in Chiang Rai is a nature lover’s dream nestled in the heart of the Golden Triangle’s bamboo jungle at the border of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. Boasting a 19th-century safari adventure theme, prepare for elephant-tusk-styled door handles, leather furnishings and hurricane lamps. After a morning interacting with the elephants and their mahouts, head to your wooden hot tub on your outdoor deck. There’s also a gorgeous spa and swimming pool.
Amanwana, Indonesia
Amanwana is a unique and exclusive tented camp set within a wildlife reserve on the island of Moyo, to the east of Bali. Twenty eastern-colonial-style tents blend into the forest canopy and lead onto a gorgeous white sand beach. The tents have either a jungle or ocean view, hard wooden flooring, a spacious sitting area with facing divans, large bathrooms, glass window sides and a soft canvas roof. There’s also a communal lounge, spa tent and library.
Patagonia Camp, Chile
Welcome to the ultimate wilderness retreat! Perched above a dazzling lake this quirky and cool eco-camp combines a camping experience with the comforts of a hip hotel. Patagonia Camp in Chile offers 18 circular-shaped yurts nestled in the forest. Each one features a king-size bed, handcrafted textiles and furniture, a private bathroom, and a terrace with views across Lake Toro and Paine Massif. The icing on the cake? A window in the roof for stargazing.
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