5 reasons why glamping is the ideal post-lockdown staycation

With staycations set to be the holiday trend of 2021, let’s briefly consider the benefits of glamping as your post-lockdown staycation choice. 

1. COVID-safe holiday option

Despite the news that lockdown regulations will finally start to be eased, there is still a way to go before we can begin to feel confident that our choices are not going to threaten our health and the health of those around us. In terms of choosing your post-lockdown holiday there are many things to consider, and while the whole tourism industry needs our support, some options will be safer than others. 

Research shows that open air dilutes and disperses the virus and that exposure to sunlight can even kill it. Choosing a holiday that is designed around encouraging outdoor adventure and building a connection with the natural surroundings is an excellent choice for those looking to make safe and responsible holiday choices. 

Most Glampsites are an great option and will help to mitigate some of the risk. Look for sites that have been certified with the ‘we’re good to go’ consumer mark by Visit England, for the very best reassurance.

Glamping helps limit unnecessary social exposure in the following ways:

• No busy, enclosed lobbies and restaurants.

• Self check-in offered.

• No need to share. Many sites offer private kitchen facilities, showers and toilets.

• Avoid supermarkets - some sites allow you to arrange to have food delivered prior to your arrival.

• Remain self-contained throughout your stay. Many sites offer acres of natural surroundings to explore, pizza ovens, campfires, saunas, den building and play areas and other ways to ensure your days will be filled without needing to go anywhere.

2. Top up your outdoor time

We’ve been stuck indoors for far too long. As a nation, we have done brilliantly, developing all manner of novel creative passions and ways to pass the time, but there’s no sense in pretending that we aren’t desperate to get out and enjoy the many health benefits of being outdoors. 

A good glampsite is one that provides plenty of space, cultivates a connection with it’s natural surroundings and delivers an open invitation to outdoor adventure. The added promise of comfort and quality shelter may help to ease you gently back outside. After withering away at home for so long, we need to be kind to ourselves.

Glamping in Norfolk offers easy access to a massive variety of outdoor opportunities. Throw a frisbee on an expansive, uncrowded beach. Immerse yourself in nature with some of the best birdwatching in the country. Think bike rides, nature reserves, country walks, exploring the broads national park, den building, paddling in streams, swimming in the sea, paddleboarding and so much more. Get excited to get outdoors. 

3. Perfect for a digital detox 

Recently, our connection to the world has depended largely on digital interfaces and although this has been a welcome and even lifesaving necessity during lockdown, a digital detox may help you to declutter your over-stimulated mind and take control of any unconscious habits you have developed. Although it is certainly possible to use your devices on a glamping holiday, the environment can make it very easy for you to take a much needed break.

If you simply swap your own 4 walls for another set, the familiarity of the environment can cue the same old habits. You need a dramatic change to interrupt the cycle and the varied and unfamiliar shapes and sizes of glamping accommodation and the natural surroundings you’ll find yourself in will definitely help to take your mind off any lingering impulses. 

4. Supports the local economy

Many glampsites seek to expand the experience they can offer on site by connecting guests to excellent local services, products and experiences. As well as the added value for money and personal service that you often get by choosing small, local businesses, opting to spend your money in this way post-lockdown will be a lifeline for many. Most glampsites are themselves small, individually or family run businesses that will benefit greatly from your post-lockdown support.

5. Makes sustainable travel easy

During lockdown we’ve seen animals reclaiming the streets, carbon emissions dropping dramatically and murky bodies of water running clear, but our actions post-lockdown will define whether there is any long term benefit to the environment. Historically, drops in emissions have been followed by dramatic surges that negate any positive effects. 

It’s far easier these days to make ethical, environmentally sustainable choices that don’t compromise your quality of life, and your holiday should be no exception. The glamping industry has high environmental standards and levels of sustainability. Many sites utilise alternative energy sources, emphasise the creative repurposing and upcycling of materials and are leaders in green tourism. Connection to the natural environment is a key feature of a glamping experience and in order to maximise this relationship with nature, most sites think of innovative ways to create minimal environmental impact, all while improving the experience of your stay. Win-win.

Wherever and however you choose to spend your post-lockdown holiday. Let’s work together to make sensible choices that will ensure the country can continue on a permanent path out of lockdown. 

Have a great holiday.

Are you looking forward to a post-lockdown holiday? We would love to hear what you’ve got planned.