Leave The Primus Stove Behind And Go Glamping
If the thought of camping is just a bit too basic, but you like the sound of being within arms length of the great outdoors, considering a Glamping Holiday – camping with a touch of glamour! These up market camping holidays, are becoming increasing popular – and its easy to see why. You stay in a enormous Yurt tent, which has a solid floor, electricity, a proper bed, hot and cold running water and loads of space. Specialist camping sites are taking off in Spain and Italy, and at this time of year, its still very warm. A quick on line search with reveal the best of the bargain arline tickets, which means more money to spend on your holiday adventure. Here are a few ideas about Glamping which might alter your views on communing with nature!
The Hoopoe Yurt Hotel – Andaluzia, Spain
This gorgeous yurt hotel is set in 3 hectares of forest and olive groves, boasting breathtaking views of the Grazalema mountains in southern Spain – perfect for nature lovers who want all the usual creature comforts! With 5 beautifully designed yurts to choose from, each with its own private bathroom, you really are spoilt for choice. Lounge in a hammock, swim in the chlorine-free pool or stroll down to Cortes de la Frontera, a typical Andalucian ‘white village’ where you will find a number of bars, restaurants and shops.
Don’t miss a visit to nearby Ronda, one of the oldest towns in Spain, set above the 100 metre Tajo Gorge! This historic town has retained much of its atmosphere and has splendid views from the Puento Nuevo Bridge, as well as Moorish ruins, and pretty collonaded streets. Rhondas Bull Ring, also houses a Museum outlining the history of bull fighting in Spain. Rondas 18th century Matador, Pedro Romero moved away from the old style of bull fighting on horseback, and established the fight on foot – matador versus bull. In early September, there is a festival held in Ronda called the Feria Goyesca where local people dress up in costumes portrayed in Goya’s spanish paintings. People come together to celebrate traditional spanish life, with music, dancing, and of course, fine sherry and tapas!
Lodge Resort Canonici Di San Marco – Venice, Italy
Perfectly located in the town of Mirano and just a short train ride away from St Marco’s Square in Venice, these luxury tented lodges are surrounded by the peace and tranquillity of the countryside. Nature lovers can enjoy bike rides as well as boat trips along the charming Brenta River. Beautifully decorated yurts and lodges, with private bathrooms, hot water, fans for the summer and heaters for the winter, mini fridges and Internet access…what more could you want? A home away from home! Its a managable journey into Venice, which is beautiful to visit at any time of year. Check out the programme of events through Venice Tourism. Saving some money on your accommodation and and a couple of cheap flights will allow you a bit of flexibility with your holiday spending budget – and Venice has some exceptional glass, leather and lacework to bring home – just the job for a special gift!