Have you ever wanted to go camping but were put off by the thought of setting up a tent, sleeping on hard ground and dealing with a lack of basic amenities? If so, glamping might be the perfect solution for you.
Glamping, combining the words “glamorous” and “camping,” takes the outdoor experience to a whole new level. It offers the chance to enjoy nature while still having access to comfortable accommodation and modern conveniences. Instead of pitching a tent, you’ll stay in spacious, luxurious tents that are fully furnished and equipped with real beds, electricity and even en-suite facilities.
Unlike traditional camping, which requires you to haul your own gear, glamping sites provide everything you need. You can simply show up and start enjoying your outdoor adventure in style. Many glamping resorts also offer additional services such as daily housekeeping, on-site dining and organized activities. Instead of cooking over a campfire, you can enjoy gourmet meals prepared by professional chefs. Some glamping sites even boast hot tubs, spa treatments and outdoor cinemas.
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For those who may not be keen on roughing it in the wilderness, gla mping offers a fantastic alternative. It eliminates the hassle and discomfort often associated with traditional camping, providing a more convenient and accessible way to experience the outdoors. If glamping sounds like a way to bridge the gap between your love for nature and your desire for a touch of comfort, start planning a trip right away.
你是否也曾想去露營，卻因想到要搭帳篷、睡在硬梆梆的地面上及應付基本設施匱乏而打退堂鼓？若是這樣，那豪華露營可能會是你完美的解決方案！
豪華露營（glamping）結合了 glamorous（迷人的）和 camping（露營）這兩個詞，將戶外體驗提升到了全新的層次。它讓你有機會在享受大自然的同時，也能享受舒適的住宿和現代化的便利設施。你不用搭建帳篷，而是住在寬敞、豪華的帳篷，佈置完整且配備了真正的床鋪、電力，甚至是私人衛浴設施。
不同於需要自行攜帶裝備的傳統露營，豪華露營的營地提供了你所需的一切。你只需到場，就可以開始享受你時髦的戶外探險。許多豪華露營度假村還提供額外的服務，如每日客房清潔、現場餐食和安排好的活動。你不必用營火烹飪，而是能享用由專業廚師準備的佳餚。有些豪華露營營地甚至設有熱水浴缸、水療療程和戶外電影院！
對於不太熱衷於在荒野中艱苦求生存的那些人而言，豪華露營是一個絕佳的替代方案。它消除了傳統露營時常伴隨的麻煩和不適，提供了一種更方便、更容易接受的方式來體驗戶外生活。如果豪華露營聽起來像是彌平你對大自然的喜愛和渴望些許舒適間的界線的一道橋梁，馬上開始規劃你的旅行吧！
MORE INFORMATION
glamping n. 豪華露營
amenity n. 便利設施
glamorous adj. 迷人的；富有魅力的
pitch v. 搭建（帳篷）
en-suite adj. 附設的；與臥室配套的（如浴室）
on-site adj. 現場的；就地的
gourmet adj. 精緻的（食物）
hassle n. 麻煩；困擾
discomfort n. 不適；不舒服
KEY VOCABULARY
1. put off 推遲；延期
The concert was put off for a week because the lead singer caught a bad cold.
由於主唱得了重感冒，演唱會被推遲了一週。
2. access n. 途徑；使用權
accessible adj. 易獲得的；可使用的
The new library provides easy access to a wide range of books and digital resources.
新圖書館提供了便捷的途徑來取用大量的書籍和數位資源。
3. luxurious adj. 豪華的；奢侈的
The couple spent their honeymoon in a luxurious resort surrounded by tropical gardens and beaches.
這對伴侶在一個被熱帶花園和海灘環繞的奢華度假村度過了蜜月。
4. furnished adj. 配有家具的
Many students prefer to rent furnished rooms to avoid the hassle of buying furniture.
許多學生更喜歡租配有家具的房間，以避免購買家具的麻煩。
5. equip vt. 裝備；配備
Firefighters are equipped with special gear to protect them in dangerous situations.
消防員配備了特殊裝備，以在危險情況下保護他們。
6. facility n. 設施；設備（恆用複數）
The hotel offers excellent facilities, including a gym, swimming pool and spa.
這家飯店提供優良的設施，包括健身房、游泳池和水療中心。
7. haul vt. 拖；拉
Fishermen worked hard to haul their heavy nets full of fish onto the boat.
漁民努力將裝滿魚的沉重漁網拉上船。
8. wilderness n. 荒野；荒地
The explorers ventured deep into the wilderness, far from any signs of civilization.
探險家深入荒野，遠離任何文明的跡象。
9. fantastic adj. 極好的；奇妙的
Sarah’s presentation was fantastic; she explained complex ideas in a clear and
engaging way.
莎拉的演講非常精彩；她以清晰且吸引人的方式解釋了複雜的概念。
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