Glamping is a portmanteau of "glamorous" and "camping," and it refers to a style of camping that offers amenities and, in some cases, resort-style services not usually associated with "traditional" camping. Glamping has become particularly popular with 21st-century tourists seeking modern amenities, such as Wi-Fi, alongside "the escapism and adventure recreation of camping," in a variety of accommodations such as cabins, treehouses, and tents. Here are some key differences between camping and glamping:

• Accommodations: Camping involves bringing your own tent and setting it up in a remote location to experience nature in its most simplistic form. Glamping, on the other hand, offers comfortable accommodations and amenities that are not typically found in traditional camping, such as yurts, RVs, cabins, lodges, tipis, and treehouses.

• Sleeping arrangements: Tent camping involves a sleeping bag on the ground under the stars, while glamping can include a real mattress, plush blankets, and mood lighting.

• Cooking: Camping often involves collecting firewood and roasting marshmallows over an open fire, while glamping can include a grill or oven to use, as well as a refrigerator, which gives you a wider variety of foods you can store.

• Showering: Camping may involve using a nearby stream to find water, while glamping often includes a water source with filtered water available.

• Neighbors: Camping can involve meeting furry and feathered creatures, while glamping can offer more privacy.

Glamping is a relatively new term that combines the words "glamorous" and "camping," and it refers to a type of luxury camping where people can enjoy the outdoors in comfort and style. The word "glamping" first appeared in the United Kingdom in 2005 and was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2016.