Glamping in the Great Outdoors

​​Just a few miles from the shorelines of Lake Martin, African safari tents rise above the Alabama woods, hiding luxury accommodations within canvas walls. Behind the vision of this unique retreat are Skip and Rhonda Courtney, who blended their love of nature, music and hospitality into what would become the now nationally recognized glamping resort, The Destination.

Glamping, short for glamorous camping, emerged in 2005 and has steadily grown in popularity across Europe, Australia and the United States. Experiences range from luxurious domes and Airstream trailers to treehouses, offering visitors the chance to enjoy the outdoors with the comforts of home.