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Luxury camp in the Cardamom rainforest, Cambodia
If you’re heading to Asia, be sure to splash around with a stay at the Shinta Mani Wild resort from famed hotel designer Bill Bensley. Fifteen ultra-luxurious tents are set up here in Cambodia’s remote Cardamom National Park, where in addition to stargazing and enjoying all the perks of glamping galore, you can also take kayak and boat trips on the Tmor Rung river.
Best of all, you can even get to your tent via a 1,000 foot zipline above the forest canopy!
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Alone in the wild at Shinta Mani Wild
Not only is there a resident botanist at Shinta Mani Wild, but you can even join a patrol of Wildlife Alliance rangers as they search for poachers or remove illegal traps to protect wild elephants. This low impact camp covers 865 acres and includes some 875,000 trees, 4.5 kilometers of wild river and 3 magnificent waterfalls.
The camp was bought to stop logging and mining, in addition to making a sustainable way to protect the forest and its inhabitants.
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An Island For Yourself: Glamping In Isla Chiquita, Costa Rica
Located just off Costa Rica’s spectacular Nicoya Peninsula, Isla Chiquita Resort is the country’s only island glamping destination. Located on tiny Isla Jesusita in the Gulf of Nicoya, here you will find a plethora of natural attractions to satisfy you while living “Robinson Crusoe” fantasies.
The water here has a high concentration of light-emitting plankton, so you can take neat bioluminescence tours at night, experience tropical wonders on the resort’s private reserve hiking trails, kayak, and bird watch. Plus, you can admire the night sky and the beautiful tropical surroundings from this empty island that you will have all to yourself.
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Luxury glamping overlooking the Gulf of Nicoya
You certainly won’t be roughing it up in Isla Chiquita. The cool Master Sunset Suite has apalapa terrace with a 360 degree panoramic view, an ocean view and even a private outdoor hot tub! This is glamping at its best.
In addition to all the natural activities on offer here, the resort also has a spa and gourmet restaurant. Those who want to indulge in a little VIP action can skip the regular ferry service provided by the resort and instead fly like the birds, as Isla Chiquita even has a helicopter landing pad for those who want a quick visit. and furious with San José. But why rush, when this heavenly place has plenty to keep you cool and happy for weeks on end.
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Dark skies and stars guaranteed at Little Heaven Ranch
While you won’t find glamping here, Little Heaven Ranch just outside of the Grand Canyon in Arizona is perfect for astral photography. This off-grid The secluded campsite is for adventurers looking to soak up the wilderness and detox from modern life.
The Grand Canyon is a dark sky park known for its exclusive views of distant planets such as Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter, as well as other galactic phenomena. And you can be assured of more than five stars here; rather think of a million!
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Camping in the canopy of the Amazing Treehouse
While most camping and stargazing involves looking up from the ground, at the Amazing Treehouse and Nature Observatorio in Costa Rica much of your time can be spent looking down. It is because this amazing place, located in in the middle of an untouched tropical forest in the The Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, on the country’s Caribbean coast, offers visitors the chance to trek through the tropical rainforest, then spend the night in a 20-meter tree.
You will camp in the comfort of a well-equipped and comfortable treehouse, with excellent opportunities to observe wildlife or simply enjoy the jungle from the treetop vantage point. 360 ° panoramic the view from here overlooks the surrounding greenery, as well as the Caribbean Sea extending to the eastern horizon – and the tropical sky above.
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A house at the top of the rainforest at Nature Observatorio
There aren’t many comfortable tents on the planet that must be reached by climbing a tree using a double-rope technique that uses the strength of your legs. And the whole treehouse camp is also as eco-friendly as it gets.
Housed in a monumental 350-year-old Nispero (medlar) tree, the treehouse was built from top to bottom without using a single nail or screw! A once-in-a-lifetime bird’s-eye experience is guaranteed for everyone here, and even if you don’t want to join an overnight camp, you can still opt for a day trip that lets you experience the beautiful forest. tropical, climb up to the treehouse and contemplate your next visit.
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Open space and big skies at the High Desert Ranch
Another place with simple camping but amazing unpolluted skies can be found in Colorado at the High Desert Ranch in Moffat. This relaxed campsite is a short drive from Great Sand Dunes National Park, a designated Dark Sky park filled with otherworldly sand dunes and clear skies.
Visitors can even bring a sand sled to ride the dunes under the interstellar glow for a once-in-a-lifetime experience straight out of a sci-fi movie. In addition to renting places for tents and trailers, the High Desert Ranch is also a working ranch and is home to Colorado’s second largest elk herd.
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Under the Milky Way at Moke Lake
For a true starry sky experience, head to Queenstown, New Zealand. Just 7 miles from the city, the Department of Conservation’s Moke Lake Campground offers an unparalleled camping experience. This scenic alpine lake offers excellent fishing, canoeing, hiking and mountain biking opportunities, and after dark you will feast on great opportunities to see all the constellations of the southern hemisphere.
You will need your own tent and it is best to arrive early as pitches are limited and it is on a first come, first served basis.
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Cozy teepees at Selina La Fortuna to observe the Magellanic clouds
Located near the active Arenal Volcano, Selina La Fortuna is home to stylish glamping teepees that guarantee you quick access to spotting the rare Magellanic clouds, seen from December to April. In addition, you can see the northern and southern constellations, as the resort is close to the equator.
Selina La Fortuna also offers yoga workshops and cooking classes, and even has a pool for daytime relaxation. There is a tour desk to organize trips to Arenal or the local hot springs if you still need something to do.
Selina operates a range of boutique hostels across Central America and is a popular option for budget-friendly travelers looking to meet fellow nomads. You can sit around the fire in front of your teepee here to exchange travel reports and wildlife sightings, keeping warm while gazing at the stars.
You’re also just down the road from La Fortuna’s main attraction, the 200-foot La Fortuna Waterfall, as well as some mystical suspension bridges, which offer rides above the cloud forest. If you want to stay and pursue the life of a digital nomad, Selina La Fortuna even offers monthly co-live options where you can use their accommodation, co-working spaces, and a fantastic atmosphere and environment.
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On top of the mountains at the Nuvolau hut in the Dolomites in Italy
Finally, for something really special, you will need to be prepared to walk. High in the beautiful Dolomites mountains in Italy, you will find a series of alpine huts to spend the night in your home. The “rifugios” as they are called provide beds, food, warmth and a lot of good humor with other hikers, which also means you don’t have to carry a big bag.
The choice of huts here should be the Nuvolau Hut, located on top of a mountain. It is the oldest refuge in the Dolomites and, needless to say, the views of the dark, unpolluted sky at night are second to none. Just be careful where you step as this place is literally perched right on top of a rock face!
Reservations can be made through their website, which has information by phone and email. Considering the limited space, it is strongly advised to contact them in advance, so as not to be excluded from the majestic views of the Alps.
