If your childhood memories of camping are of putting up tents in the rain, relax — things have moved on. Today there are log cabins and shepherd’s huts, gypsy caravans and even safari tents that wouldn’t look out of place in the Masai Mara. Inside, they’re often fitted with king-sized beds, comfy feather duvets, wood-burning…
Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Project Details: Location: Flores da Cunha, Brazil Architect: Desterro Arquitetos Footprint: 300 square feet From the Architect: “Cabana Solena is located on a rural property in the countryside of Flores da Cunha, RS, Brazil. In the midst of…
The annual event was the culmination of 12 months of entry, judging and feedback as nearly 300 winners, supporters and tourism leaders celebrated at Eden Project for the first time in 10 years. In total 482 entries were submitted from across the region including Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of…
At Bill Bensley’s new luxury tented camp inside the largest rainforest in Cambodia, guests enter the property by racing down one of the longest ziplines in Asia. Correspondent Ben Tracy asked, “What is the response from guests when they show up and realize they get to zipline into the hotel?” “So far everybody has done…
If you love the idea of being one with nature sans roughing it out, then opt for the next best thing: glamping. It’s basically camping with added luxury, style and fun – think spacious tipis, air beds, air-conditioning, and fairy lights. It also makes an ace outdoor alternative for birthday parties, romantic getaways, and family…
CNN — The glamping trend has swept through Asia, with new luxury tented camps setting up in the region’s most pristine locations. The latest additions include the soon-to-open Cardamom Tented Camp and Bill Bensley-designed Shinta Mani Wild, both in southwest Cambodia, and Rosewood Luang Prabang in the jungles of Laos. Better yet, many of Asia’s hottest…
