Go 'glamping' -- aka glamorous camping -- in New York City!

Sunday, July 8, 2018
GOVERNORS ISLAND, New York City (WABC) -- Fun-seekers can now enjoy a luxury camping experience -- without leaving New York City!

Workers on Governors Island turned a decommissioned military base into a campground full of high-end tents.
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Visitors can enjoy full beds, bathrooms and even electricity. This piggybacks on a trend called "glamping," or "glamorous camping."

Patrons can get the full camping experience combined with a backdrop you won't find anywhere else, said Peter Mack, founder of Collective Retreats.
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"When you wake up in a tent, and you open up the flaps in the morning, you're staring right at the ocean and Statue of Liberty. It's really difference than waking up in a hotel room or in an apartment or in an Airbnb," he said.

Collective Retreats also created a campground for visitors.

One night costs anywhere from $75 to hundreds, depending on when you book.

Click here to book your stay!

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