In our 13 years traveling around the world on our HoneyTrek, we’ve slept everywhere from camping tents in the Andes to five-star hotels in Zambia and we can say with certainty, that glamping is our favorite style of lodging. Because it’s not just a place to lay your head, it’s an experience. River rafting between luxury camps, harvesting vegetables for a farm-to-table dinner, and ziplining to your treehouse suite, it’s experiential and regenerative travel at its finest…so we decided to write this glamping book!
Breaking the mold of big-box hotels and transforming camping into a glamorous affair, this revolutionary travel style needed its story told. We traveled over 73,000 miles from Canada to Costa Rica (56,000 miles by RV), seeking the best glamping destinations in North America and the deeper meaning of this trending term. In the first guide of its kind, Comfortably Wild dives into the history of glamping and this 21st-century craving for unconventional experiences that effortlessly connect us with nature, loved ones, and ourselves.
Rather than being organized by the style of lodging, each chapter of our glamping book offers a unique way to vacation, like the boutique farmstays in “Cultivate,” wellness retreats in “Rejuvenate,” and the action-packed journeys of “In Motion.” Seventy-plus destinations come alive with colorful descriptions and hundreds of gorgeous photographs. In addition to inspiring stories, we offer practical tips for finding the right destinations for you and mobilizing a lifetime of unforgettable adventures.
Spoiler Alert: The book did so well, it’s going into a second edition for Simon & Schuster…this time covering the best glamping destinations in the world! Read on…
Comfortably Wild Features…
✦ 256 pages and 250 color photographs, across nine chapters organized by glamping experience
✦ Over 70 destinations across 9 countries, plus 80 extra getaways by region in our North America Glamping Directory
✦ Roundups of unique outdoor accommodations at vineyards, wildlife sanctuaries, hot springs, state parks, and more
✦ HoneyTrek Tips offer the best deals, local secrets, and tested and approved travel advice
✦ Vacation Matchmaker pinpointing the best destinations for your trip style
✦ Random Awesomeness featuring wacky one-of-a-kind destinations from cave mansions to ski-on-ski-off treehouses
✦ Packing lists, cooking ideas, handy apps, and booking sites to get you glamping
Videos: Properties Tested and Approved!
We didn’t just pick places from the internet’s best listicles, we personally experienced the properties featured in Comfortably Wild, explored the surrounding areas, and found the essence of what makes each one so special. Watch a few of our videos to get a feel of what it’s like to stay at these fabulous destinations.
@honeytrek As glamping fanatics, we have long dreamt of staying at the Treehotel in Swedish Lapland. Commissioning Scandanvia’s leading architects, this family-run inn reimagined the simple treehouse into accommodations that have swept the travel awards and attracted celeb guests, from Justin Beiber to the Crown Princess of Sweden. Now it was our turn, but which room to choose? The disappearing Mirrorcube, the UFO flying saucer, woven twig Bird’s Nest, or the new Biosphere made of 350 birdhouses…see where we perched and what it’s like to stay at one the world’s most creative eco-retreats. @Treehotel #visitsweden #glamping #treehouse #lapland #swedishlapland #comfortablywild ♬ original sound – HoneyTrek
@honeytrek Sci-fi film set meets glamping camp, Outpost X has turned 100 acres of Utah salt flats into a cinematic retreat for fantasy lovers. To prepare for your otherworldly stay, they send guests a podcast to learn about their new planet of Namaajin, a post-apocalyptic sanctuary away from the evil empire. Upon arrival, they equip you with costumes and an intergalactic cruiser to play the part in the blockbuster movie of your dreams. Watch our @OutPostX experience to see us gear up like Mad Max, race speeders through the galaxy, sleep in a Zen Dome fit for Princess Leia, and have more fun than the cast of Spaceballs. #glamping #OutpostX #ComfortablyWild #immersivehotels #visitutah #starwarsfan #madmax #dome #speeder ♬ Sci-fi / space / science / documentary(1106126) – Lyrebirds music
For more photos and behind-the-scenes videos, see our Glamping Highlight Reel on Instagram Stories.
An Award-winning Guidebook
Glamping for the win! The Society of American Travel Writers named Comfortably Wild one of the Top 3 Guidebooks of 2020! We’re so honored to receive a Lowell Thomas Award–one of the most prestigious in travel journalism! The judges commended the book for its original research and that “the range of sites recommended make this guidebook especially attractive.” Glamping may sound like a silly topic to some, but we knew its ability to connect people to the outdoors through creative spaces, heartfelt proprietors, and immersive experiences had legs!
Critical Acclaim for Comfortably Wild
“The Howards’ newest guide is perfect for everyone who loves the outdoors—not just physically fit 20-somethings, but also families, pet owners, disabled folks, and those of us who just hate sleeping on the ground. The vivid photos and descriptions will have you daydreaming about kayaking with belugas and counting shooting stars from a bubble suite—a little mental vacation to hold you over until your next real one.”
—Sadie Dingfelder, feature writer at the Washington Post
“I love that this book isn’t just about beautiful glamping properties, it’s also about the experiences that make our travels resonate and the incredible people that bring them to fruition. Helpful and inspiring, Comfortably Wild is the guide that every North American traveler needs.”
—Samantha Brown, Emmy-Award-winning host of Places to Love
“Comfortably Wild finally gives us a comprehensive view into the vast world of glamping. This book is as relevant and delightful for industry experts as it is for first-time glampers.”
—Ruben Martinez, Co-founder of Glamping Hub and the American Glamping Association
“I have always believed that if you understand and appreciate the process, that’s the only time you can value the product. And that’s exactly what Anne and Mike have done here in addressing the brave new world of glamping. For those who are both adverse to as well as unable to pitch a tent—let alone survive in one—but still want to enjoy the wonders of life outdoors, this book is for you.”
—Peter Greenberg, travel editor at CBS News
More Reviews, Articles & Radio Shows about Comfortably Wild
- Forbes: Traveling Couple Creates Definitive Book on Glamping
- Budget Travel: The Best Glamping Getaways in North America for under $150
- Lonely Planet: We talked to the couple who wrote the book on glamping – here’s what we found out
- Pure Wow: The Best Coffee Table Books of 2019
- RM World Travel: “Write Stuff” 10-minute radio segment (see 24:18)
- USA Today: “Need a social distancing-friendly vacation? This is the summer to try glamping”
- American Glamping Association’s Industry Pioneer Award goes to HoneyTrek!
If you’re looking to review Comfortably Wild, interview the authors, or collaborate on a glamping feature, see our official press release and reach out to Press@HoneyTrek.com
Author Events
Our cross-country book tour was a hit! A big thanks to Third Place Books, Boulder Book Store, Book Soup, the Glamping Show, and all our family and friends who showed their love for Comfortably Wild. See the photo galleries from our East Coast and West Coast events. Do you know an audience that would be interested in learning more about glamping? We regularly give talks at trade shows, glamping camps, bookstores, and media outlets and are always thrilled to do so! Reach out to us GlampingBook@HoneyTrek.com
Where to Get a Copy of Our Glamping Book
We hope you can support this labor of love and pick up a copy at any of the following outlets: Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, Books a Million, or your local bookstore via Indie Bound or their online partner BookShop.org Would you like a signed copy? We can personalize it for you or a gift recipient through our HoneyTrek bookshop. Looking to buy in bulk? Reach out to us for discounted pricing. If you enjoy our glamping book, we’d be sooooooo grateful for a review!
Comfortably Wild…A Second Edition for Simon & Schuster!
BIG NEWS! We just got the green light for a second edition of Comfortably Wild! While the first edition featured the best outdoor accommodations in North America, this round we are embarking on a seven-continent quest for the most mindful and inspiring getaways in the world!
To reach this ambitious goal, our new publisher Simon & Schuster has given us 18 months to research, travel, experience, and write about these regenerative destinations, publishing in September 2027. While we could probably do it faster, we want to do it right. Not just regurgitating Top 10 Lists and AI-generated results, we want to meet these small business owners, try their activities, share meals, and sleep in their wonderland…whether that’s in the Maldives or Mongolia. And when we reach an eco-resort, we don’t want to just stay within their walled garden—we want to immerse ourselves in the region and local culture. We want to feel confident that we are featuring and sending our favorite people (you!) to the absolute best places.
If you can recommend any exceptional eco-retreats or know someone who would be a good resource for us, leave a comment below or chime in on this Instagram post. Until then, get inspired with this Q&A we did for Glamping Business Americas Magazine.
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Want to Start Your Own Glamping Camp?
More and more people are starting glamping camps because living in the great outdoors and connecting with like-minded people offers a fantastic and lucrative lifestyle business. Using our unique background as glamping experts, American Glamping Association Advisors, and content creators, we are proud to share our skill set with the glamping industry and aspiring members. Whether you want to get your camp off the ground or get your brand the attention it deserves, we would love to help! Learn more about our glamping consulting and creative services, here.
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