Author: Dave Stamboulis Bangkok local expert November 2, 2021
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Due to the pandemic, it seems that there must be more time spent outdoors. What could be better than camping under a starry sky? Well, if rough machining is not your thing, then the next best thing about camping beds will be "luxury" beds, so choose among these underrated glamping and camping options, where you can enjoy the natural world The best thing.
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If you are going to Asia, don't miss a splurge at the Shinta Mani Wild Resort designed by the famous hotel designer Bill Bensley. Fifteen super luxury tents are set up in Cambodia's remote Cardamom National Park. In addition to stargazing and enjoying all the decorations of glamping, you can also kayak and take a boat trip on the Tmor Rung River.
Best of all, you can even reach your tent via a 1,000-foot zip line!
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Not only does Shinta Mani Wild have a resident botanist, you can even join a patrol of Wildlife Union Rangers who go to find poachers or clear illegal traps to protect wild elephants. This low-impact camp covers an area of 865 acres and includes approximately 875,000 trees, 4.5 kilometers of wild river and 3 spectacular waterfalls.
In addition to protecting the forest and its wildlife inhabitants in a sustainable way, the camp was purchased to stop logging and mining.
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Isla Chiquita Resort is located near Costa Rica’s dramatic Nicoya Peninsula and is the country’s only island luxury tent destination. Located on Little Hesusita Island in Nicoya Bay, you will find many natural attractions here, allowing you to experience some "Robinson Crusoe" fantasy while satisfying.
The waters here have a high concentration of luminous plankton, so you can take a tidy bioluminescence tour at night, enjoy tropical wonders on the hiking trails in the resort’s private reserve, kayaking and bird watching. In addition, you can also admire the night sky and beautiful tropical environment from this deserted island.
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You will not be roughing in Isla Chiquita. The super cool Sunset Master Suite has a Palapa terrace with 360-degree panoramic views, sea views and even an outdoor private whirlpool bathtub! This is the best glamping.
In addition to all nature-based activities here, the resort also has a spa and a fine dining restaurant. Those who want to enjoy a bit of VIP activities can avoid the regular ferry service provided by the resort and fly like a bird, because Isla Chiquita even provides a helipad for those who want a quick and intense visit from San Jose . But why rush, because this heavenly place is enough to keep you calm and happy for a few weeks.
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Although you won’t find any campsites here, the Little Paradise Ranch outside the Grand Canyon in Arizona is perfect for astral photography. This off-grid remote campsite is designed for adventurers who seek to soak in the wilderness and detoxify from modern life.
The Grand Canyon is a dark sky park known for its unique distant planets (such as Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter) and other galactic phenomena. Here, you can get more than just five stars; think about it more like a million!
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Although most camping and stargazing require looking up from the ground, in Costa Rica’s amazing tree houses and natural observatories, you may spend a lot of time looking down. This is because this amazing attraction is located in the middle of the unspoiled rainforest in the Gando Camanzanillo Wildlife Sanctuary on the Caribbean coast of the country, offering visitors the opportunity to hike through the main rainforest and then at 80 feet high Spend the night on the tree.
You will camp comfortably in a well-equipped and comfortable tree house, have a great opportunity to spot wildlife, or just enjoy the jungle from the vantage point of the canopy. From here, a 360° panoramic view can see the surrounding greenery, as well as the Caribbean Sea extending to the eastern horizon-and the tropical sky above.
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There are not many comfortable tent accommodations on earth that need to be reached by climbing a tree with the double rope technique using the strength of the legs. And the entire tree house camp is as environmentally friendly as possible.
The tree house is located in a huge 350-year-old Nispero (loquat) tree, built from top to bottom, without using a nail or screw! Everyone here can enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime bird's-eye view experience, even if you don't want to participate in the overnight camp, you can still choose a day trip that allows you to admire the magnificent rainforest, climb the tree house, and consider your next visit.
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In the high desert ranch in Moffat, Colorado, I found another place where camping is simple but the sky is unbelievably unspoiled. This laid-back campground is only a short drive from Great Sand Dunes National Park, which is a designated dark sky park full of otherworldly sand dunes and clear skies.
Visitors can even take a sleigh to surf on the sand dunes under the interstellar light, and get a once-in-a-lifetime experience directly from a science fiction movie. In addition to renting tents and trailers, the High Desert Ranch is also a working ranch, home to the second largest elk herd in Colorado.
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To experience the real dark sky, head straight to Queenstown, New Zealand. The Mok Lake Campground of the Department of Conservation is only 7 miles from town and offers an unparalleled camping experience. This scenic alpine lake offers excellent fishing, canoeing, hiking and mountain biking, and when night falls, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of all the constellations in the southern hemisphere.
You need your own tent, it is best to get here early, because the space is limited, first come first served.
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Selina La Fortuna is close to the active Arenal Volcano and is home to some trendy camping tents, ensuring that you can quickly check out the rare Magellanic Clouds seen from December to April. In addition, you can see the north and south constellations because the resort is close to the equator.
Selina La Fortuna also offers yoga workshops and cooking classes, and there is even a swimming pool for rest during the day. If you have other things to do, the tour desk can arrange excursions to Arenal or local hot springs.
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Selina runs a series of boutique-style hotels in Central America, which is a popular choice for budget-comfortable travellers who want to meet nomads like nomads. You can sit around the fireplace in front of the tent here, exchange travel stories and wildlife sightings, and keep warm while gazing at the stars.
You are only on the road from the top attractions of La Fortuna, the 200-foot-high La Fortuna Waterfall and the mysterious suspension bridge, where you can stroll over the cloud forest. If you want to stay and pursue the life of a digital nomad, Selina La Fortuna even offers a monthly Co-Live option, you can take advantage of their accommodation, co-working space, and wonderful atmosphere and environment.
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Finally, for something truly special, you must be willing to walk. In the heights of the beautiful Dolomites in Italy, you will find a series of alpine huts where you can spend the night. The so-called "rifugios" provide other hikers with beds, food, warmth and plenty of joy, which also means you don't have to carry a big bag.
The hut here must be the Nuvolau hut on the top of the mountain. This is the oldest refuge in the Dolomites, and needless to say, the unspoiled dark sky at night is unparalleled. But be careful where you walk, because this place is actually located on a rock wall!
Reservations can be made through their website, which has phone and email information. In view of the limited space, it is definitely recommended that you contact them in advance to avoid being rejected by the magnificent mountain scenery.
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