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Camping trips are a summer tradition many of us can live without. Back-to-basic facilities and bugs? No thanks! Fortunately, you don't need to rough it to enjoy a scenic retreat in the great outdoors. For a wildly stylish escape, we suggest you give glamping (glamorous camping) a try. We've found six packages that offer the best of camping without skimping on upscale comforts. Discover Texas Hill Country eco-retreats, elegant tented suites in California and Montana, Lake Powell houseboats, and more, with rates from $180/night.

Put a lavish nautical twist on the traditional campout on the shores of stunning Lake Powell – one of America’s premier houseboating destinations, this man-made oasis-in-the-desert (straddling the border of Arizona and Utah) serves as the centerpiece to Wild West landscapes reminiscent of the nearby Grand Canyon and Monument Valley. Leave the hassle of pitching tents back at the dock in favor of rounding up the gang for an adventure in a state-of-the-art rental houseboat (3-day rentals from Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas – with enough beds for six to 12 people – start from $1,295). Click here for complete article in Sherman's Travel