I've found it - the answer to being in the outdoors, in the fresh air, under the stars, in the middle of nature, where no-one else goes, but without 'roughing' it..
Welcome to the world of glamorous camping, called "glamping".
Now you're talking! This is more like me!
A camping trip for us generally involved bugs, wild animals, sudden storms, leaking tents, smelly sleeping bags and questionable food, with cramped living conditions.
This is one of the reasons that we have one of the largest, roomiest, head height tents in New Zealand!
For a number of people, their first camping experience often becomes their last, but there is now a camping option growing in popularity.
Glamping originated in Africa, decades ago, in upscale safari Camps where guests lounged inside large canvas tents adorned with king size beds, elegant beddings, Persian carpets, antique furniture, fluffy towels, and pillow misters.
They experienced stunning views in all directions and spent their afternoons at high tea, while on site chefs prepared decadent meals.
Guests enjoyed every imaginable luxury, in a very wild setting. Lucky for us, many such establishments still exists in Africa today (another one of my 'wishes' to go on such an adventure)!
It would seem that after becoming popular in the USA and the UK with celebrities in particular 'glamping' has now arrived in NZ. The Abel Tasman has set up one of the first opportunities of this in the wild.
Of course, there is a price tag attached to it!
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