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It’s Kinda Chic to Go Glamping

We think we can safely say glamping is here to stay. Unlike Fro-Yo, planking, and even NFTs, glamping got very popular in the mid-2000s and thankfully, stayed very popular. It is even kinda  chic to go glamping. And if you glamp with Petite Retreats, there are all kinds of ways and places to embrace this glamour-camping trend. 

It’s kinda chic to enjoy a tiny house

You can call tiny houses a trend within a trend. Tiny house glamping accommodations became popular around 2010-2011 and they have only become better with time. The plus here is that they have all the comforts of home – including kitchens with microwaves, indoor bathroom facilities, ample space for activities and comfy sleeping lofts. Many of our tiny house communities even offer pet-friendly accommodations, so your best furry friends get to come along. Check out the tiny houses for glamping at Leavenworth Tiny House Village (WA); Mt. Hood Tiny House Village (OR); Natchez Trace Tiny House Village (TN): Sunshine Key Tiny House Village (FL); Tuxbury Pond Tiny House Village (NH); and Thousand Trails Verde Valley (AZ).  

Leavenworth Tiny House Village

It’s kinda chic to enjoy a cozy glamping cabin

The upside of the cabin is that you really don’t have to worry whether your camping trip will include shivering in your sleeping bag or running for cover in the middle of the night for a warm, dry car. A cabin provides a rustic glamping experience and sound shelter. Cabins abound within Petite Retreats so check out our site to find one for you – to highlight a few, consider a New England getaway (Maine’s Mt. Desert Narrows Camping Resort and Narrows Too Camping Resort); the Oregon Coast (Thousand Trails Pacific City or Thousand Trails Seaside); or the Midwest (Arrowhead RV Campground or Plymouth Rock Camping Resort in Wisconsin.) 

Narrows Too Camping Resort

It’s kinda chic to be colorful

What can be more smile-inducing than waking up in a sunny cottage in your favorite glamping destination or coming home to one after a long day spent enjoying the great outdoors? Our colorful glamping cottages can be found in popular glamping destinations including Florida, Maine and Virginia.   

Encore Tropical Palms

It’s kinda chic to be unique

Have you ever enjoyed glamping in a yurt? Or a refurbished storage container? A glamping stay in a yurt often promises canvas walls, weatherproof roofs, plenty of space, skylights and a way to connect to nature without worrying about the weather. Our yurts can be found near Yosemite National Park (Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes); in Pennsylvania Dutch Country (Thousand Trails Circle M); as well as in Oregon, California, Wisconsin, and Washington State.  Does innovation and sustainability do it for you? If so, check out the tiny house containers for a glamping stay when visiting the Wisconsin Dells area and book a glamping stay at Yukon Trails Tiny House Container Village and enjoy these unique glamping accommodations. 

Tiny House Container Village at Yukon Trails

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Happy Places at Top Glamping Destinations

You’ve got a whole month to find and go to your happy place because August is Happiness Happens Month. By definition, a Happy Place is something or somewhere that provides comfort, joy or fulfillment. It could be the woods, it could be the oceanside, it could be the mountains, and it could just be your glamping accommodations surrounded by your favorite people.  

Could you be happy in a yurt in the woods? Yurts, by design, are a tranquil space. The circular design symbolizes harmony with nature and spiritual connection. That sure sounds happy. We have plenty of different locations for you to enjoy a yurt getaway, thereby creating a happy place. Check out the yurts at several of our campgrounds across Washington, Oregon, California, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania! 

Thousand Trails Circle M Yurt
Thousand Trails Circle M Yurt

Research has shown that scenic beauty creates a sense of happiness. According to Travel + Leisure, some of the most scenic places in the US include Yosemite National Park (book at stay at Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes or Yosemite RV Resort); Everglades National Park (book a stay at Encore Miami Everglades); Indiana’s Hoosier National Forest (book a stay at Thousand Trails Indian Lakes); Maine’s Acadia National Park (book a stay at Mt. Desert Narrows Camping Resort or Narrows Too Camping Resort); Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts (book a stay at Thousand Trails Gateway to Cape Cod); Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (book a stay Thousand Trails Las Vegas); and New Jersey’s Cape May (book a stay at our Cape May resorts). 

Cabins on the River at Yosemite Lakes
Cabins on the River at Yosemite Lakes

There is a saying that a happy place can be found in the company of loved ones. So, that means glamping with people that mean the most to you creates a happy place. A gathering of loved ones equals a group, whether it be family or friends or friends that feel like family. Either way, some of the top group destinations in the US include Nashville (book a stay at Natchez Trace Tiny House Village; Lake Tahoe (book at stay at Tahoe Valley Campground); Sedona, Arizona (book a stay at Thousand Trails Verde Valley); and Orlando, Florida (book a stay at Encore Tropical Palms). 

Hattie Tiny House at Natchez Trace Tiny House Village
Hattie Tiny House at Natchez Trace Tiny House Village

Both playing and watching sports have proven to release endorphins which promote the feeling of happiness and well-being. If you’re a watcher, consider trips to take in sporting events like Major League Baseball (consider glamping at Thousand Trails Wilmington to see the Cincinnati Reds; Thousand Trails Lake Tawakoni to see the Texas Rangers; Encore Miami Everglades to see the Marlins; or Tall Chief Campground to see the Seattle Mariners).  

If you are a participant, consider fishing at some of the best lakes around including fishing for bass at Lake Conroe (glamp at Thousand Trails Lake Conroe or Lake Conroe/Houston North KOA Holiday) or fishing the Rappahannock River for pickerel or blue catfish (glamp at Bethpage Camp-Resort) or biking along some of the best trails including The Florida Keys Overland Heritage Trail (glamp at Fiesta Key RV Resort or Sunshine Key RV Resort) or the Bell Rock Trail in Sedona (glamp at Thousand Trails Verde Valley). 

Cabin at Thousand Trails Verde Valley
Cabin at Thousand Trails Verde Valley

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