Glamping.

GLAMPING HAS GIVEN luxury camping a bum rap for far too long. The extravagant, posh term referring to experiences where glamour meets camping has turned off some adventurers who would otherwise enjoy this upscale approach to sleeping under the stars. Picture this: Go hiking, biking, kayaking, horseback riding, fishing, or whatever your heart desires in the most exotic and breathtaking places on the planet, then return “home” to a cozy bed with a real mattress, gourmet meals, and a roaring campfire—all prepared for you in advance. We dare you to say “Nah, I’m good” to these awesome, high-end, camping experiences around the globe.

Todos Santos Eco Adventures in Baja, Mexico

Todos Santos Eco Adventures starts each boat ride from La Paz to La Isla Espíritu Santo (Holy Spirit Island) with a morning swim … with sharks. The 30-foot-long, polka-dotted whale sharks are harmless and photogenic, so bring a waterproof camera. You’ll also want it when splashing around with sea lion pups and turtles later in the Sea of Cortez. Once you arrive at Camp Cecil—the island’s first and only year-round luxury camping property, founded by the charming husband-and-wife team Sergio and Bryan Jauregui last November—freshen up in one of eight spacious, safari-style tents, complete with beds and furnishings on the stunning secluded beach. Sit down to an oceanfront gourmet lunch prepared by an Italian chef, then grab a siesta or get in gear to kayak, SUP, snorkel, or hike around your own private paradise, which Jacques Cousteau once called the “Galápagos of the North.”

Wanderland Popup in the Catskills, New York

In spring of 2017, Wanderland Popup is bringing its chic boutique tents to the tiny town of Tannersville, inside the green mountains of the Catskills and about a two-hour-a-half-hour drive from New York City. The New Jersey-based company, founded by artsy couple Jason Thomson and Sonia Jo, will set up 10 Lotus Belle tents, handcrafted in Australia, in a lush field close to a private lake and hiking trails in Hunter Mountain, Indian Head and Kaaterskill Wild Forest. Visitors can also go fly fishing, try zip lining, and enjoy bonfires. Decorated with a vintage vibe and artisanal accessories, these cozy tents and their come-hither, queen-sized-beds are warm, both literally and figuratively.

Best time to visit: The location is best enjoyed during the spring, summer, and early fall—perfect for leaf-peeping season. Tents start at $185 a night.

Garden Village Bled at Lake Bled, Slovenia

Escape to the vibrant forests of the Julian Alps, and set up camp at the eco-resort Garden Village Bled, just a few minutes away from the semi-glacial Lake Bled. It sounds a bit like the title of a horror flick, but rest-assured, this Central European countryside is as scenic and serene as they come. Choose from one of the camp’s 23 units—ranging from a family-sized treehouse to a safari-style tent with large double bed, bath tub, air conditioning, and a private vegetable garden. Visitors also have access to a plant-filled organic restaurant and a refreshing spring water pool that will help soothe sore muscles after hiking Slovenia’s highest peak, the approximately 9,400-foot Mt. Triglav. Other cool activities in the area: fishing, kayaking, rafting on alpine rivers, riding, cycling, golf, tennis, and paragliding.

Best time to visit:Head to the camp fromApril to October. Rates start at $200 a night per person, based on double-occupancy.

Aman-i-Khás in Rajasthan, India

If you’ve heard of Aman Resorts, which hosts 31 properties in 20 countries, you know they are known for their intimate, stylish retreats set in remote, beautiful surroundings. Aman-i-Khás is no exception. Situated in the famous Ranthambore National Park (just outside Jaipur), this 10-tent sanctuary brings the best man-made amenities to mother nature, including 20-foot canopy ceilings, air conditioning, and a stand-alone shower and tub. When you’re not lounging in your sweet “room,” you’ll be out with guides tracking tigers (this is the best place to spot these beasts in the wild), leopards, hyenas, crocodiles, antelope, deer, and more.

u can see traces of extinct dinosaurs and other Mesozoic-eracreatures in the rock formations across this sprawling valley. Located in the Canadian badlands, just under a two-hour drive from Calgary, Dinosaur Provincial Park is teeming with authentic dino-digs you can explore by foot. After a long day of hiking, kick up your feet in a snazzy canvas tent with a wood floor, electric heater, fans, lights, and outlets. The campsite also features a BBQ, fridge, cookware, queen-sized bed, and a pullout futon that sleeps two, plus nearby showers, laundry facility, and restaurant. If your inner archeologist wants to dig up the past, drive 2.5 hours further to Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park for one of the largest collections of petroglyphs and pictographs on the great plains of North America.