For some families, simply having a tent, firepit, and the Great Outdoors is heaven. But for others, fortunuately, a nice level of amenities can be found at "camping resorts."
Europeans have been flocking to deluxe campgrounds for years, with cottages, swimming pools, pizzerias, kids programs, even spas: a glance at Eurocamp shows what N. Americans are missing.
Still, we do have some options.
Camping Resort: typical features
"Camping resorts" can range from rustic-opulent to rustic-for-real, but in general look for:
- swimming pools and playgrounds
- activities such as canoeing, horse-riding, etc.
- kids programs in summer
- canvas tents with cots, and/or
- tent-bungalows with cooking facilities and amenities, and/or cabins and bungalows
And good news: Eurocamp is offering locations in the US and Canada.
Read more about Camping Resorts.
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