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Wanderable’s Picks for Glamping Honeymoons

Once upon the time, luxurious canvas tent lodging was only found on the far away sands of exotic (and pricy) African safaris, but in the last decade, glamourous camping, or "glamping" has taken the travel world by storm. Whether it's in heated yurts, decked out RVs, tree houses nestled upon forest limbs or spacious tents complete with feather beds and down comforters, alternative lodging has created a way to enjoy the outdoors with creature comforts and without the creatures.
Glamping provides a great honeymoon option for couples who want to experience nature, star strewn-skies and wildlife, but want to cuddle up in a warm bed together each night, because, let's face it, there's nothing too romantic about back aches and bug bites. Best of all, many glamping sites are eco-friendly and sustainability focused. Here are Wanderable's picks for our favorite glamping spots for honeymooners.

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Photo by Paws Up The Resort at Paws Up Greenough, Montana, www.pawsup.com Price: Luxury tents starting at $1,075/night Comfort factor: Lavish. Your own private camp butler will be at your beck and call to help you get those marshmallows cooked just right.
Why we love it: This property, dubbed "The Original American Safari," offers 37,000 acres of glistening Montana wilderness with mountain biking, horseback riding and ATV trails and a river for fishing, kayaking, rafting and tubing, so there is plenty to keep active couples busy all day. When honeymooners are ready to retire for the night, they can settle into one of the lavishly appointed six safari-like tents in the Moonlight Camp with ensuite bathrooms, a dining pavilion and even a butler.

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Photo by Treebones Resort Treebones Resort
 Big Sur, California, www.treebonesresort.com Price: Ocean view yurts starting at $229/night Comfort Level: Moderate to high. The yurts feature queen beds but are a short walk to the lodge for showers and restrooms.
Why we love it: Couples staying in these delightful oceanside yurts along the California coast can enjoy the iconic views and nature of Big Sur like campers, while still settling in to warm beds each night. The resort's slogan is "nature with a little nurture," and each yurt features plush comforters, running water, electricity and a small sink. Honeymooners can sip wine on their yurt's private redwood deck and stargaze the night away to the sound of waves and sea lions. The sustainable paradise has a pool, bathroom and shower facilities, and offers eco-tours and kayaking trips. Couples can even have a maussese stop by to ease their weary muscles after a long day of hiking.

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Photo by STF Kolarbyn STF Kolarbyn / Eco-Lodge
 Skarsjon, Sweden, ww.svenskaturistforeningen.se Price: Forest huts starting at $150/night Comfort facot: Bare bones. These rustic huts offer no running water or electricity, just the light and warmth of your self-built fire.
Why we love it: With no electricity or running water, these huts nestled in a Swedish forest glen may be the furthest stretch for the term "glamping," but there is something so utterly romantic about tucking away together into these hobbit-like dwellings with their fireplaces and sheep skin rugs that we had to include this eco-lodge on our list. Adventurous honeymooners will collect their own fresh stream water and chop nightly firewood together before baking fresh bread on the fire and then picking blueberries right off the dwelling roof for dessert! The eco-friendly lodging is built off the land and is surrounded by beautiful lakes and hiking trails, and couples can even go on a moose or beaver safari, or relax in the property's floating sauna on Lake Skärsjön. Note that sleeping bags are required, but can be rented for an additional fee.

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Photo by White Pod White Pod
 Les Cerniers, Switzerland, www.whitepod.com Price: Pods starting at $390/night Comfort factor: Luxe. The pods feature Scandinavian style bathrooms and luxury linens.
Why We Love It: White Pod's eco-friendly pod-shaped tents cover the hillside looking over the Swiss village of Les Cerniers, with breathtaking views of Lake Geneva. The structures are carefully insulated and situated on wooden platforms to keep the couples nestled inside cozy warm, with the aid of wood burning stoves. Honeymooners can partake in a variety of activities from snowshoeing to skiing to dog sledding before settling in for evening drinks at the alpine escape's beautiful chalet.

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Photo by Bangkok Treehouse Bangkok Treehouse 
Phra Pradaeng, Thailand www.bangkoktreehouse.com Price: Canopy nest starting at $215/night Comfort factor: Moderate to low. These open-air nests have queen beds but no hot water and are only reachable by foot, bicycle or boat.
Why we love it: We saved the best for last. This awe-inspiring property is just moments outside the mayhem of Bangkok but offers an unparalleled natural sanctuary with its "View with a Room" lodging option, allowing honeymooners to sleep under a canopy of stars and greenery in a bed perched 23 feet in the air. The Bangkok Treehouse offers farm to table meals, a natural pool, and free bike rentals to explore Bangkok's "green lung" region. It should be noted that this eco-nest does not offer hot water, electricity or fumigation against insects, just the opportunity to get lost under the canopy of night air together.
Now that we have piqued your interest, get lost in wanderlust while building your own honeymoon registry with us on wanderable.com!

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