Kim Lisagor
Roughing It In Style
When the "camping butler" arrives at your tent to turn down the fine linens on your feather bed, you may find yourself wondering … is this really camping?
Indeed it is, say a growing number of resort developers who have taken the traditional sleep-in-the-outdoors experience and removed the elements that might cause a vacationer the slightest discomfort...
Roughing It In Style
When the "camping butler" arrives at your tent to turn down the fine linens on your feather bed, you may find yourself wondering … is this really camping?
Indeed it is, say a growing number of resort developers who have taken the traditional sleep-in-the-outdoors experience and removed the elements that might cause a vacationer the slightest discomfort...
Kim Lisagor
Roughing It In Style
When the "camping butler" arrives at your tent to turn down the fine linens on your feather bed, you may find yours... more
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Costanoa Coastal Lodge and Camp
Pescadero, Calif.
The individually decorated tent bungalows at this windswept coastal retreat share three "comfort stations" with heated floors, hot showers, a sauna and an outdoor fireplace. The onsite restaurant serves California cuisine, or you can cook your own meals on the camp grills. Rates start at $95 for doubles. For more information, call 877-262-7848 or visit www.costanoa.com
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Paws Up
Missoula, Mont.
Six luxury tents with feather beds and art-adorned canvas walls lie nestled beneath the Rocky Mountain pines. Down a short path, the Spa Tent offers treatments like Sacagawea's Dream Therapy, using local essential oils. The $595 nightly rate (doubles) includes three meals. For more information, call 866-894-7969 or visit www.pawsup.com/tent-city.php.
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The Beach Village at Molokai Ranch
Molokai, Hawaii
Should the canvas roof of your solar-powered, two-bedroom "tentalow" prove too much of a barrier between you and the night sky, you can swing yourself to sleep in a private, beachfront hammock that's just a few barefoot steps from the surf. Room rates start at $148 for doubles. For more information, call 888-627-8082 or visit www.molokairanch.com/beach-village.cfm.
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Safari West
Santa Rosa, Calif.
From the window of a plush safari tent, you can watch giraffes roam this unique wildlife preserve. Each tent has polished wood floors, hand-hewn furniture and an elegant bathroom. The $225 room rate (doubles) includes continental breakfast. For more information, call 800-616-2695 or visit www.safariwest.com.
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Concordia Eco-Tents
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
The newest and comfiest of four eco-friendly hideaways developed by rustic resort pioneer Stanley Selengut, these tent cottages on St. John's scenic south side feature private bathrooms, kitchen facilities and peerless Caribbean views. Rates start at $95 for doubles. For more information, call 800-392-9004 or visit www.maho.org/concordia.cfm.
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Canvaschic
France
Twelve spacious, Mongolian-style yurts are spread throughout an oak forest in the Rhone Alps, on the rim of the Ardèche river gorge. Three have private kitchens; the rest share communal cooking tents. Rates start at £255 for a three-night stay, including breakfast for two. For more information, call +33 (0)4 75 38 42 77 or visit www.canvaschic.com
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Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle
Thailand
A traditional long-tail boat shuttles you to this 15-tent, bamboo-flanked village where the 19th-century explorer decor features opulent details like hand-hammered copper bathtubs. All-inclusive packages with meals, beverages, a spa treatment and activities (such as elephant treks and hill tribe excursions) start at $975 for doubles. For more information, call 800-819-5053 or visit www.fourseasons.com/goldentriangle
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Voyages Longitude 131
Australia
Set atop a sand dune in the Australian Outback, this exclusive desert wilderness camp near Ayers Rock has 15 platform-raised tents with all the comforts of a resort. The $900 (Australian) per person room rate is all-inclusive. For more information, call +61 2 8296 8010 or visit www.longitude131.com.au.
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Aman-i-Khas
Rajasthan, India
Ten air conditioned tents with 20-foot-tall, Mogul style canopies lie at the edge of a tiger reserve. Daily game drives yield sightings of hyenas and crocodiles, as well as big cats. In the evenings, guests gather around a communal outdoor fireplace. The all-inclusive room rate is $750. For more information, call +91 7462 252 052 or visit www.amanresorts.com/khas/home.htm.
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Bateleur Camp At Kichwa Tembo
Kenya
Each of the nine lavishly furnished tents has a private deck with views of Masai Mara. The camp features a tree-shaped lap pool, a common area with Chesterfield sofas by the fire and candlelit dinners under the stars. All-inclusive rates start at $350. For more information, call +27 11 809 4300 or visit www.ccafrica.com. [http://www.ccafrica.com/accommodation-1-id-2-11/lodgeid-2-1]
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