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Glamping, and other puzzling trends in travel
Glamping, or glamorous camping -- a new buzzword popping up in publications across the globe (a Google search yields 400+ results already) -- is becoming a trend among the more fortunate, and less adventurous of travelers looking to "rough it" in the outdoors. From Yahoo,"In British Columbia, Canada, the Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, a 30-minute boat ride from the town of Tofino, is offering "glamping" on a fjord on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Tents have Persian carpets, down duvets and even electricity. There's a sauna and hot tubs on site, and activities including fishing, horseback riding, kayaking, hikes and wildlife-watching."
Persian carpets and down duvets isn't really considered "roughing it" in my book, but whatever. Another trend in faux budget travel to watch out for: Costeling, or staying in costly hostels. When you see the term costeling pop up in various places, remember where you heard it first!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Leian Welch Mar 7th 2007 12:53AM
I'm not sure my last post went through, so can I say again that this glamping thing is totally my cup of tea? It's no different from going on safari, just a different setting, really... And with a term like "glamping", which sounds so ridiculously funny, I HAVE to do it just to say I did.
http://www.childofleisure.com
ted Mar 11th 2007 11:32AM
Bermuda has 9 Beaches... but be careful of the farm smell next door... then there's Maho and Cinnamon on St. John, USVI...