While glamping has been gaining steam for years now, the travel trend that melds an outdoorsy experience with comfortable beds and high-pressure shower heads seems poised to gain an even bigger share of the hospitality industry. Its appeal is apparent mid-pandemic. As Cristina DeVito, co-founder of glamping company Collective Retreats, poetically puts it: “Instead of large HVAC systems, we have fresh air and a breeze. Our hallways are winding paths through open spaces or tree groves.” In other words, glamping properties are made for social distancing. In May, Collective Retreats’ Texas location saw a 35 percent increase in booking.
Glamping might at first feel like a summer inclination, but a stay in the fall or even winter provides an ideal option for safely getting out of the house and under the stars. Glampsites often reach into the thousand-dollar price range, but these options are more down to earth, as perhaps they should be given the genre and our current economy. Each one is driving—or ferry!—distance from a key city. (I’ve been using Turo, kind of like the Airbnb for cars, which is a generally more affordable and easier-to-coordinate option than your average old-world rental company.) If you’re looking to land more on the camping side of the category, but with a queen-sized bed, then an Assateague Cottage on Maryland’s Eastern Shore will serve you well. For an all-things-considered experience, Collective Retreats has you covered with its in-tent continental breakfast and fall tasting menu that starts with a glass of Veuve Clicquot. Get more inspiration for an outdoor excursion—whether you’re in Seattle, San Francisco, New York, or DC—below.
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