One of the
ways I’ve learned to discern a person’s style of travel is to ask, “Do you prefer a tent, or the Four
Seasons?” This will usually tell me if I can afford to travel with them in the future.
But now, the line between these two extremes is no longer so clear-cut. At the beginning of the year, the
upscale Four Seasons hotel chain opened their newest venture: a tent resort in the Golden Triangle of Thailand.
While a “tent resort” may seem like an oxymoron, I trust it will be like no camping trip you’ve
ever been on. Each of the fifteen tents in the compound have all the amenities you’d expect from the Four
Seasons, including copper bathtubs and high speed internet access. Indeed, the photos on the website make each
“tent” look like a top-of-the-line suite with the only difference being canvas walls where the plaster
should go.
Check it out for yourself. The Four Seasons is currently offering an introductory deal that
includes three nights in the tents and another two in their Chang Mai resort for just $1,131.