By now, anyone who calls themselves a jet-setter is probably aware that glamping has gone from being a travel trend to becoming a mainstream accommodation option. Gorgeous gilded suites with museum-quality art and Frette bathrobes aren’t going away any time soon, but if your travel tastes are adventurous, luxury accommodations are becoming more and more popular. I’m sure you’ve seen it. tent.
If this is any news to you, let me be clear: these are no ordinary tents. It’s larger than a studio apartment in New York City and has the amenities of a very luxurious hotel. Take, for example, Ulum Moab, an upscale outdoor resort nestled among the red rocks of Utah’s rugged countryside. There’s a huge heated pool, an expansive restaurant that cooks fresh food, and a lobby with a terraced patio, but all accommodations are luxury tents. “It’s about feeling comfortable and content while being part of your surroundings. That’s something you can’t get within the four walls of a standard hotel room.” said Matt Gergen, CEO of Under Canvas, which has several tent hotel sites. All over the country.
But now, like many hotel trends, luxury tents are making their way into private homes and, more specifically, backyards. These may not come with outdoor yoga, crystal sound bath meditation, or exceptional culinary experiences, but they will allow you to connect with nature in a way that an L-shaped section of your living room cannot. For those looking to escape from screens, alarm clocks, and the constant distractions of modern life, installing one of these in your backyard could provide a welcome respite.
These are very different from the backyard sleepovers of my youth. For example, this one from Wayfair is made from all-weather material and comes in five sizes. (The largest one can accommodate up to ten people.) All sizes come with a stove hole, so you can install a heat source inside the tent.
On the other hand, if you want to go all in, you have options. This Etsy option has two floors and costs a whopping $27,000. Spending on a tent may be expensive, but think about how much it would cost to build a guesthouse or a major backyard facility. This may not be too far-fetched, as these can easily number in the tens of thousands.
But for now, we’re obsessed with the idea of lounging in an elaborate, luxurious tent worthy of the most stylish backyard.
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