Introduction
When traveling there are two basic options for lodging: you can either stay in a hotel or camp. Staying in a hotel is nice because you have access to a clean bathroom, a shower, and even a comfy bed, however, one major drawback to staying in a hotel is the negative impact they have on the environment. Hotels waste thousands of gallons of water each day, and to top things off they also release extravagant amounts of carbon dioxide into the environment. For an environmentally conscious traveler a hotel does not seem very appealing, leaving only one other lodging option: camping.
But what if I told you that there was another option for lodging when traveling that is the perfect medium between a hotel and camping? Have you ever heard of glamping? Glamping is cheaper than the average hotel, it is more environmentally friendly AND you get a comfy bed! Making glamping the perfect option for your next adventure.
How is glamping better for the environment?
There are many reasons why glamping is better for the environment than staying in a hotel, but today I will be focusing on the top three: reduced water usage, no carbon dioxide emissions and less invasiveness for the environment.
Reduced Water Usage
As I mentioned before, hotels use an insane amount of water each year. The average hotel uses 100 to 200 gallons of water per day. The majority of this water is used in the many restrooms within a large hotel. Glamping sites use significantly less water, up to 90% less, than the average hotel. Glamping sites preserve water by having communal washrooms. Unlike campsites our glamping sites still have flushable toilets and showers like you would find in a hotel. This enables glampers to enjoy the luxuries of staying in a hotel while still being environmentally friendly.
No Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Another benefit to staying at a glamping site instead of a hotel is that our glamping sites are carbon neutral. Meaning that our glamping sites are not increasing the amount of carbon dioxide released into the environment. At Wander Campsites we use renewable energy sources to power our campsites, such as the sunlight.
Less Invasive
In addition to using less water and releasing less carbon dioxide emission than hotels, glamping is also less invasive. This means that building a glamping site does not damage the land as much as building a hotel does. As you can imagine building a hotel takes many natural resources and it disturbs the wildlife around the hotel. Building a glamping site is far less complex and far less invasive to the natural habitat.
Conclusion
As you can tell, glamping offers all the same benefits of camping such as being close to nature, unplugging, and being environmentally friendly while also offering the same luxuries of a hotel. With glamping, you truly get the best of both worlds. Check out one of our seven locations to see if glamping is for you!
Written By: Callie C.