Looking for a different type of vacation with the family? Why not try camping or glamping for a change? You get to enjoy the great outdoors together with your kiddos while letting them experience a unique kind of overseas experience!
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You don’t have to go too far for a splendid camping trip! Located in Bogor, Indonesia, the Highland Park Resort is a beautiful campsite that’s perfect for glamping. They’ve got fully furnished tents inspired by Mongolian yurts, and you’ll be sleeping in comfort with proper beds and an ensuite bathroom. There’s also an amazing pool and slide on the camp grounds that the kiddos can enjoy during the daytime.
The Highland Park Resort, Jl. Curug Nangka Sinarwangi, Sukajadi, Kec. Tamansari, Kabupaten Bogor, Jawa Barat 16610, Indonesia, www.thehighlandparkresortbogor.com
This auto camping site lets families enjoy the great outdoors without being too far from the city. Located along the Nakdong River in Busan, this campsite is easily accessible by car or public transport, and also has public shower facilities and available electricity. For activities, families can rent a bike from the park’s rental shop or go swimming in the outdoor swimming complex that’s nearby. The swimming complex has an adults pool, kids pool and even a lazy river.
Samnak Ecological Park, 686 Samnak-dong, Sasang-gu, Busan, South Korea
A marvellous glamping spot, Treehotel is located among the trees of Harads’ forests in Sweden. All their treehouses are truly unique — one’s even built to look like a spaceship, each one different from the other but equally as stunning. The inside of the treehouses is also beautifully furnished, so the family will definitely be comfortable throughout your stay here. Outside, you’re completely surrounded by nature and it’s remarkable.
Treehotel, Edeforsvägen 2A, 960 24 Harads, Sweden, www.treehotel.se
Camping at Jasper National Park is going to be a fun adventure for the family! Campgrounds here can accommodate anything from tents to motorhomes, and you can go stargazing together as a family at night. Most of their campgrounds even have log cookhouses available in case you can’t start a campfire because of bad weather. In the day, explore and enjoy the vast wilderness, glorious natural beauty and wildlife. Before you head down for your camping adventure, do remember to book your camping spot!
Jasper National Park, www.jasper.travel
Another glamping spot located in Indonesia, Rescape Ubud has bamboo villas for rent. They’re surrounded by beautiful rice fields, so the family can enjoy gorgeous views during your stay. You can also explore and experience the tranquility of the countryside while you’re there, and Ubud Centre is a mere 5 minutes ride away. The villa also has its own private pool, so the family can swim together or simply lounge around.
Rescape Ubud, F7JF+QPC, Jl. Sawah Indah, Peliatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia, www.rescapeubud.com
It’s a popular campsite in beautiful New Zealand, and the family can keep occupied with a variety of water activities. You can go boating, snorkelling or even diving, and there’s bird and wildlife watching too. If you’re planning to rent a caravan or campervan for the family, they’re allowed on the camp grounds as well. No booking is required for the campsite, but it is available only on a first come first served basis.
Matai Bay Campsite, Karikari Peninsula 0483, New Zealand
Imagine waking up to the iconic Koh Yao Now sunrise and then enjoying a floating breakfast in your private pool. Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? That’s the kind of vacation you’ll be having at 9 Hornbills Tented Camp. At this glamping resort you’ll be treated to stunning ocean views and the serenity of being surrounded by tropical rainforests. The family can even enjoy a nice time at their private beach, which is just a quick buggy ride away from the resort.
9 Hornbills Tented Camp, Moo 5 54/9, Ko Yao Noi, Ko Yao District, Phang-nga 82160, Thailand, www.9hornbills.com
A magnificent treehouse, it’s surrounded by pine forests, olive groves and valleys overlooking the sea. There are sandy white beaches and islands to explore in the day, while you dine under the stars at night. The space comes complete with a double bed, couch bed, bathroom and dining area. You’ll be able to enjoy comfort even while being so close to the great outdoors, with olive orchards, wine tasting and arts and craft workshops nearby.
Treehouse Greece, www.facebook.com/Treehousegreece
There are 12 campgrounds with over 2,000 established campsites at Yellowstone National Park, and most of these campsites have to be reserved in advance. Some of these campgrounds allow campfires, which will be a fun nighttime activity for the family! In the day, you can enjoy all that the park has to offer, including active geysers and wildlife in an intact ecosystem. The family will have a great time at this beautiful wonder of nature.
Yellowstone National Park, www.nps.gov
A more unique kind of glamping, it offers quirky guest rooms in refurbished buses. Located in Reykjavik, you’ll get to admire mountain and seas views from the large coach windows. Within the buses themselves are kitchenettes and shared bathroom facilities. Besides enjoying the serenity and soaking in the view, the family can engage in various activities like horse riding and hiking. It’ll truly be a special experience for the kiddos as well as the adults.
Esjan Bus, www.airbnb.com.sg/rooms
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