Here are a few great opportunities for outdoor lovers to get out and enjoy some fabulous natural experiences.
For do-it-yourselfers and lovers of astral photography who are looking for an unparalleled no-frills experience under the stars, head out to Little Heaven Ranch (https://www.pitchup.com/en-us/search/?q=little+heaven+ranch), located just outside of the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon is a Dark Sky Park where you can often see planets such as Saturn or Mars, and while you'll need your own tent or RV, you'll be treated to a surefire 5-star (make that 5 million stars) experience!
Moving up a notch in comfort, head down to Costa Rica where boutique hostel operator Selina has a property set in La Fortuna near the awe-inspiring Arenal volcano where they have set up lux teepees to call home. From December to April, this region is home to viewing the rare Magellanic clouds, and you can sit around the campfire here sharing tales with your fellow travellers, staying cozy while you check out the night skies. Book your stay here now at https://www.pitchup.com/en-us/campsites/costa_rica/alajuela/alajuela/la-fortuna/selina_la_fortuna/
For the ultimate in pampering, Costa Rica even features an entire island with a beautiful luxury glamping possibility. On Isla Jesusita on the Gulf of Nicoya, Isla Chiquita Resort www.islachiquitacostarica.com is Costa Rica's only island glamping opportunity. The glamping suite here has a palapa terrace with sweeping 360-degree ocean views, the resort has its own private reserve with hiking trails, you can kayak and birdwatch to your heart's content, and there are even cool bioluminescence tours here, as the sea water here features a high concentration of light-emitting plankton. All the tents here are pretty plush, with comfy beds, rain showers, loungers, decks, and plenty of other amenities, but the fancier suites have sweeping views of the Gulf and lush forests, plus a private jacuzzi pool right on the deck. You're just a five-minute water taxi ride away from the peninsula, and near to the ferry crossing that connects Nicoya with the Costa Rican mainland, but it seems much further than that, as this island has no other resorts and feels like you have your own Robinson Crusoe fantasy to settle in to.
Another unique American sojourn is to Orcas Island in Washington State. Here you can find whale and porpoise-watching opportunities, great birding, as well as crabbing and clamming activities. West Beach Resort (https://www.pitchup.com/en-us/campsites/usa/west/washington/eastsound/west_beach_resort) features new safari tent cabins complete with real beds, private decks and barbecue grills, making your "roughing it" adventure all the more comfy.
The optimal way to book your next camping or glamping destination is via the nifty new Pitchup.com website. www.pitchup.com. It gives you more than 5,000 camping, glamping, and RV park sites across the Americas and Europe, with specifics on whether or not the site has a yurt, teepee, a tent, a gravel patch, or full blown glamping facilities. It lists everything from wild camps to dog-friendly parks, and is a fantastic one-stop shop for all of your next camping or outdoor-focused vacation.
Useful links
https://www.pitchup.com/, www.islachiquitacostarica.com
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