EXPERIENCE GLAMPING IN ELYU: PUTTING FUN & GLAM IN CAMPING

By: Joy Ann L. Gurtiza, GPC-PIO

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There are people who want to have glamorous vacations – complete with the best amenities in town and the most luxurious kind of accommodation. On the other hand, some people like it simple and would rather pitch a tent by the beach, camp, and gather around a bonfire come night time. Some cannot choose from the two and would just like to have a mix of both. The result would be a new kind of accomodation which is sure to give travelers a new way to escape from the city and be one with nature – glamping.

According to a press release, glamping is the ultimate fancy upgrade to camping best suited for adventurers who want to explore the wonders of the beach without compromising comfort and style. Glamping therefore is a fusion of two words: glamour and camping. It is basically a new way of experiencing the beauty of the great outdoors without skimping on luxury.

Dubbed as the “Surfing Capital of the North,” La Union welcomes beach-goers and surfers with its crashing waves, cool breeze and fine sand. For any beach lover, La Union is one of the best places to go to experience fun and glam in camping. It has a beach camping site perfect for those who want to soak in relaxation, join the beach party and experience nightlife in La Union. It offers a tranquil escape especially for those in the city. Just five hours away from Manila via Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway, any camper can go for a weekend getaway and camp in the best beach campsites in the province.

San Juan Urbiztondo Beach is one of the famous beaches in La Union which hosts not only various resorts, restaurants, hostels, but also glamping spots that accommodate the increasing numbers of local and foreign tourists.

Camp Avenue in Taboc, San Juan, La Union is the most well-known social beach camp in the province. It is a Bali-inspired bohemian-themed beach and camping site that offers another kind of experience to beachgoers not only to enjoy the waves but also to experience a camping break along the beach. The place welcomes everyone with a laid-back and chill summer vibe. The trees, the hammocks, and everything that associates memories with perfect summer memento is present.

One could try glamping in La Union and have the chance to stay in a pitch tent complete with basic needs – from airbeds to electrical sockets to make glampers’ stay one of the most comfortable they could have. Tent rental comes with throw pillows, an insulation foam, and use of the shower area. Couples can also book their Bali Hut which includes a queen-sized foam, socket for charging, towels, complete bedding, and complimentary breakfast. This option is perfect if the guest is not a fan of hard-core camping.

To add more glam, guests can also mingle with fellow beach-lovers in the common spaces such as the swing bar, dining area, beach volleyball ground, campfire pit, and even the pottery-making zone. Imagine putting a hotel suite and theme park in a campsite. That basically is glampings in #Elyu.