Tagged: glamping

'Comfort in the Wild': An Exclusive Peek Inside Our Gorgeous New Travel Book

Nature deserves the rave reviews it gets, but what's with all the bugs? Comfort in the Wild, the brand-new coffee-table book from Frommer's, showcases more than 100 awe-inspiring…

Wes Anderson Movies Inspired These Whimsical Cabins at a New England Campground

Maybe it should come as no surprise that filmmaker Wes Anderson has become a kind of travel influencer. For one thing, his movies depict many aspects of travel, including rail journeys…

Bryce Canyon Stargazing Resort Lodges Guests in Futuristic Glass Domes

There's already something eerie about the landscape in and around southern Utah's Bryce Canyon National Park, thanks to all the Martian red rocks and stone spires known as hoodoos.So a…

Camping at Woodstock Festival Site Now an Option—Minus the Mud and Bad Acid (We Hope)

August 2024 marks the 55th anniversary of the 1969 Woodstock festival, a landmark event of baby-boomerdom dedicated to peace, love, mud, and a once-in-a-lifetime musical lineup that…

Utah Stargazing: This Lake Powell Glamping Site Was Named the First DarkSky Resort

In 2023, the light-pollution foes at DarkSky International added a category for "DarkSky Approved Lodging" to their register of places where the nighttime environment is exceptionally…

A Former Drive-In Theater in the Utah Desert Is Now a Glamping Retreat

Camping and drive-in movie theaters are two forms of good old-fashioned fun that have grown hugely popular again this summer, as we're all on the lookout for socially distanced…

Glamping Retreat in Utah Takes Social Distancing to a Whole New Level

It's an odd time to be debuting any kind of tourism facility.But a new luxury encampment in southeastern Utah may be just right for our era. The retreat promises to give guests all the…

Arthur Frommer: Collective Retreats are the Latest in Glamping

Instead of erecting expensive, multi-story hotels on equally expensive land, why not simply pitch large tents capable of containing twin beds or queen-sized beds? Why not service…

You Can Now Go Glamping on NYC's Governors Island

A secluded campground has opened in New York City. There are no typos in the preceding sentence. A grouping of 37 tents can now be found on Governors Island, a 172-acre piece of land…

Hotel on Skis Debuts in Finland for Northern Lights Viewing

A novel way of experiencing the Northern Lights has come to Finland. The new Aurora Wilderness Camp, located near the village of Kilpisjärvi, is comprised of three mobile cabins that…

The World's Most and Least Expensive Campsites

Camping is one of the most affordable options for spending a night on the road, and, thanks to glamping, it can be a budget-busting splurge as well. Highlighting what has to be one of…

Southwest's Computer Troubles, an Irish Island Welcomes Americans Fleeing Trump, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Here's what's happening today in the world of travel.* SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CONTINUES TO GRAPPLE WITH EFFECTS OF COMPUTER GLITCH (Arizona Republic). Southwest Airlines and its passengers…

Glamping in the Heart of New York City—For $2,000 a Night

The W New York hotel is offering guests a chance to go camping in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.The hotel's Extreme Wow Glamping Suite is a colorful, 12-foot yurt decked out…

Taking Sailing (Un)Seriously: A Cruise Quiz

OK, campers, it's quiz time. Sure, you bought your tickets, invested in a sarong, picked out a new carry-on bag, and asked the neighbor to feed your cats, but are you really ready for…

Two Weeks in Thailand, from $1,299 with Air

I had to read this package offered by SmarTours (tel. 800/337-7773; www.smartours.com) a few times before I could believe that you could fly to Bangkok and have your 11 nights' hotel…

Post-Holiday Travel Bargains Abound, But Are They Worth It?

Everything you've heard about Dead Week may be dead wrong. Dead Week, for those of you who aren't dyed-in-the-wool bargain hunters, takes place the first week of every year. After the…

A Touch of Glass: 7 Slightly Secret Covered Passageways in Paris

No matter how often you visit Paris, there's always some hidden gem to discover. In the early 1800s, beautiful glass-covered passages were built to protect wealthy shoppers from the…

Celebrate Independence Day at Historic Parks and Monuments

There are dozens of historic sites and monuments in the National Park system that serve as reminders of the United State's social, cultural, political and military history. There are…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard

Cape Cod The biggest change on Cape Cod is the elimination of the Sagamore Rotary, the roundabout on the mainland side of the Sagamore Bridge. Work progressed more quickly than…