Luxury is relative. Many places, particularly in the UK and Europe are offering stays in a yurts, tipis, safari-style tents etc, with proper beds, for a fraction of what it costs to stay at places such as Clayoquot. It’s still glamping in that it’s glamorous compared to the old school camping experience.

The high end is what I would call uber-glamping. Some of these places have attempted to gain an entry for the term ‘glamping’ on wikipedia but have failed due to blatant advertising.

I don’t want to see the high end places claim ownership of the term.

That would make a three-day weekend about what… $5K cheaper than the glamping resort?

All of the beauty, none of the pretentiousness.

Just in case anyone was interested is all I’m saying.

http://www.tbgf.org/cfs/

For anyone who writes negatively, there should be some positive explanation out there. And while I understand that you and some of your readers believe in ‘being one with nature’- I’m writing to the others that may want to have a more luxurious trip and not pack in beans and wieners to a campsite (which may be luxury to some who prefer to go without any form of what we have come to accept as minimal needs).

For people that want a more pleasurable experience (in their opinion, which may not be yours)- this is what we provide: warm beds- comfort- spa treatments- fine dining- and yes, lets try some guided fly fishing on the side. Maybe even learn how to cast for the first time.

For those that believe there isn’t a place for it… there are just too many locations popping up around the world catering to just this guest.

If you need to spend time justifying your lame excuse of a phishing expedition on an angling blog, then the point is lost. NO ONE here cares. We actually fish, rather than posing with a bunch of pretentious gear and pretending that we’re anglers.

Now let’s get back to fishing.

Your post wasn’t removed, but I just installed new anti-spam software, which automatically pulled it for moderation because you included more than one link – a sign to it that your comment was spam.

Frankly, I’m inclined to agree with the software, but instead, I cut the “www” from the links, and they’re back.

But while we’re on the subject, I think we can also agree I have no obligation to provide you with a platform for selling your glamping trips.

Your comments, after all, aren’t about enlightenment, and they certainly aren’t jammed with useful information. They’re about getting free advertising at the expense of my blog.

To those interested in how ‘the other half live’ especially those that are interested in ‘glamping’ or talking about glamping and the activities at these resorts, I’d suggest a read of the Clayoquot Wilderness Resorts blog at http://www.wildretreatblog.com.

Instead of just talking negatively, have a look first. Maybe enlighten your views instead of trying to block them from your readers.

Hardy gear is made in Asia; save a bundle and just get a TFO.

Excuse me, I have to go light a cigarette with a $100 bill.

This fly fishing weekend is not for the faint of wallet, if everyone could do it, no one would.

Bingo: we’re discussing the intersection of conspicuous consumption and the faux eco-friendly outdoors.

Good luck with the gig, but don’t expect anybody who loves the outdoors precisely because it’s “real” to fall in love with the idea of $5500 weekends for those only pretending to interact with it.

I’m sure the hoards of glampers who regularly read this blog will eventually respond.
Patience. Most don’t wake until well after noon.