Welsh Wilderness Secret Yurts

There’s getting away from the urban city, and then there’s really getting away from it all.

Cozying up in a luxurious yurt that overlooks the rolling Welsh hills goes is such an incredible experience.

The Secret Yurts are located just outside of Welshpool in mid Wales.

In addition, Each yurt is nestled among some of the most stunning countryside the United Kingdom has to offer.

Although you are a world away from city life, they are just three hours from London and make for a perfect romantic weekend getaway.

There are just two yurts on the property and they sit on six acres of stunning Welsh countryside.

The six acre site gives guest privacy with undisturbed wilderness all around them.

The Secret Yurts is perfect for those who like the idea of going rural without going rough.

The owners have created yurts that are lavishly decorated in bohemian chic and come complete with high quality bedding, towels, a comfortable bed and robes.

Guests can also see the stars at night through the yurts transparent peak.

In addition, each yurt also has its own log-burner for heat and a deck that is equipped with a barbecue as well as and patio furniture.

Nearby, there are standalone facilities that house private showers, toilets, a Finnish sauna, a hot tub and a fully-fitted kitchen.

A two night getaway at The Secret Yurts starts at £220/per couple, while a seven-night stay starts at £690/per couple.

For more information or to book your secret yurt trip, visit thesecretyurts.co.uk!

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Pacific Rim Glamping at Wya Point Resort

One of the many reasons I’m gaga for glamping is because it offers an all-access pass to nature, and at Wya Point Resort, perched on the cusp of Canada’s West Coast, this access is VIP.

Located a few hours from Vancouver, BC, via car and a trip aboard BC Ferries, connecting the mainland to Vancouver Island, I arrived at Way Point Resort with my family in the early evening. The sun was starting to set, bathing the resort’s private beach in a pink, blue, and golden-hued light so complex it would be difficult for Pantone to capture it in a color chip.

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So taken by the way the light was peeking through the old-growth trees towering over the Pacific Ocean, we dashed out of our car and ran to the resort’s sandy cove before even setting foot in our yurt. Once the sun sank into the horizon, we walked a few steps to our “glampsite” and realized we could have witnessed the kaleidoscope sky from the lounge chairs topping the cedar deck circling our yurt.

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Built strong and sturdy by the Ucluelet First Nation—the original inhabitants of the land—to withstand their position at the edge of the Pacific Rim, the 15 beach-access yurts at Wya Point Resort are far from fair-weather. Indoor wood-burning stoves provide heat in the winter, while the pop-up rooftop skylight cools in the summer. Small indoor kitchens—intended to complement the outdoor grill—provide just enough space to prepare a coastal feast.

At 8:00 p.m. the tide rolled in and with it, waves so powerful, their froth dusted our yurt’s window with millions of micro bubbles. The sound of the waves juxtaposed against the quietness of nature soothed my soul into a sleep so deep I awoke the next morning to the cry of eagles.

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After an obligatory sunrise beachcombing session where we checked out tide pools teeming with sea anemones and starfish, we headed into the nearby town of Ucluelet. Locally-roasted coffee from The Foggy Bean Coffee Co was on our menu, as was a coastal hike along the 5.5-mile Wild Pacific Trail.

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Before returning to our woodsy hideaway, we felt it was our duty to the destination (and our inner foodies) to pick up salmon and halibut caught that morning for an evening cookout.

Barbecuing local fish under a canopy of ancient cedars, I was struck by the privilege of Pacific Rim glamping, and the front-row seat Wya Point Resort gives you to the Pacific wild.

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Know this:

– Well-equipped bathrooms are a few steps from each yurt.
– In addition to yurts, Way Point Resort also features campsites, as well as a collection of nine beachfront, timber-frame lodges.
– The region is famous for fishing, surfing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing, so there’s no shortage of activities.

The Festivals of the West: Aspen

With spring and summer approaching, Glamping is a great way to spend a weekend with all the activities nature has to offer. But, if you are looking for more activities to do while visiting an area here are a few local festivals to enjoy while glamping in Aspen.

Aspen offers many different festivals featuring music, theater, food and of course wine. All will be apart of the summer long Aspen Music Festival, visitors can become both students and consumers at any of the events that are sponsored.

Between the months of June-August Jackson Hole will debut these events:
June 13-16: 6th Annual Aspen Fringe Festival
June 20-22: Aspen FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen
June 24-Jul 3: Aspen Institute Aspen Ideas Festival 2014
June 26-Aug 17: Aspen Music Festival and School

For more information on these events check out: http://www.vacationroost.com/travel-info/mountain-music

As for lodging, here are a few amazing glamping locations in Aspen, Co.

The North Park Yurts offer glampers the perfect Colorado outdoor adventure. These yurts sleep up to 7 people and have a queen bed, futon, couch, futon chair, kitchen table/chairs, solar lights and fully stocked cooking area.

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The C Lazy U Ranch is a perfect place to stay in cozy rustic cabins. The cabins stand-alone on the ranch and feature 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and a fireplace at the foot of the queen size bed.

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