If you find camping a bit uncivilized – you might enjoy glamping...

Who wouldn’t love camping, with a chef, a butler and a comfy bed at night? 

If you like the idea of the great outdoors – but could do without the canned food and sleeping bags, glamping could be for you. It’s a new vacation trend that combines the adventure of camping with the glamor of some more luxurious amenities. 

David Troya, CEO of GlampingHub.com, says on a glamping trip, your days might be spent hiking or rafting in the backcountry, but your nights could be spent sleeping on fresh sheets in a soft bed. Some of the more adventurous glampers might even enjoy maid and butler service, four-star chefs and opulent accommodations. 

There are glamping facilities throught the U.S. and Canada, as well as Europe, Asia and Africa. They range in price and amenities - but authentic glamping accommodations always include a bed and could range from spacious tents or teepees to exotic tree houses, cabins and yurts.