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- Glamping, or "glamorous camping," is a luxurious alternative to regular camping that’s become increasingly popular in the last decade.
- There are many ways to glamp, from sleeping in a heated domed pod on the salt flats of Bolivia to renting out a luxurious tent with electricity and 1,500 thread-count linens on an island in New York City.
- Some of the most high-end methods of glamping can cost more than staying in a luxury hotel.
- A two-night minimum stay in a pod at a Bolivian dome resort will run you $1,980, while an ultra-luxury motor home can cost as much as $3 million.
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Glamping, or "glamorous camping," is a luxurious alternative to traditional camping — and it can get really over-the-top.
Instead of sleeping on the ground in a typical tent, glamping might entail sleeping in a king-size bed with 1,500-thread-count linens or in an eco-friendly pod with a shower and kitchenette.
From egg-shaped pods to tricked-out RVs, here are some of the ways people are taking glamping to the next level.
Glamping, or "glamorous camping," is an upscale alternative to traditional camping.
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Glamping can take many different forms, from ultra-luxurious tents with king-size beds and en-suite bathrooms to egg-shaped pods and tricked-out RVs.
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A company called Ecocapsule makes luxurious egg-shaped pods designed with solar panels and 750-watt retractable wind turbines so they can be 100% self-sufficient in a variety of environments.
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