Weekend Getaway: What it’s like to go glamping 1-hour from Washington, DC

Our experience with Tentrr… the “AirBnB” of private campsites

• Travel and recreation options are limited due to the pandemic.
• Camping is a perfect option for a weekend getaway that adheres to social distancing requirements.
• I went “glamping” (glamorous camping) at a Tentrr signature campground.
• Tentrr is an online platform advertising privately owned campsites.
• They list numerous no-frills locations, but their “signature” glamping sites come fully equipped with surprising luxury amenities.
• For both seasoned and novice campers, glamping offers a year-round opportunity to unwind, unplug, and enjoy nature.

Since the start of the pandemic a few months ago, I’ve had to cancel two international and several domestic travel opportunities. Combine that with months of teleworking, social distancing, and Netflix binges and you’ve got a recipe for cabin fever. After all, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy and also makes Homer something, something.

Jokes aside, the lockdown has been a major economic blow to the global tourism industry. Some estimates put 2020 losses as high as $1 trillion! This has dire implications for people employed in the hospitality industry as well as for those who use their spare space for short term rental income.