JOURNAL Rebecca May JOURNAL Rebecca May

Postcard Cabins

Postcard Cabins makes nature-based travel accessible from major US cities. A look at the simple cabins, the Marriott acquisition, and why the format keeps growing.

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JOURNAL Rebecca May JOURNAL Rebecca May

Why Glamping Continues to Resonate with Travelers

Travel trends come and go, but glamping keeps growing. What began as a niche segment has become a global travel movement, and the reason may be simpler than it appears. At its core, glamping solves a problem travelers have been working on for more than a century. We look at why it continues to resonate, and what today's travelers are really searching for.

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JOURNAL Rebecca May JOURNAL Rebecca May

Terroir at the Table

Explore the world’s best farm-to-table glamping stays. From New Zealand to Portugal, discover luxury retreats where the menu is dictated by the landscape.

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JOURNAL Rebecca May JOURNAL Rebecca May

The Rise of Design-Forward Glamping

Today’s most sought-after sanctuaries don't just offer a place to sleep—they frame the landscape like living artwork. Read how Scandinavian minimalism and eco-conscious design are transforming the way we experience the wild.

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JOURNAL Rebecca May JOURNAL Rebecca May

Plainscraft Covered Wagon

After building a thriving electronics manufacturing company and eventually selling the business as he approached retirement, Founder, Dennis and his wife Donna began spending more time traveling and exploring the growing world of glamping. During one of their early stays, they booked an accommodation experience with a "soft canvas top". The concept was memorable, an overnight stay that connected guests with a more modern hotel feel, but still provided an outdoor experience with the sounds and smells of nature that glamping provides.

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JOURNAL Rebecca May JOURNAL Rebecca May

Dark Skies

While often confused with stargazing, the two aren’t the same. A dark sky is an environment free from light pollution, where the stars, planets, and galaxies are visible in their natural brilliance. Stargazing is the activity, the joy of looking up once you’re there.

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SOULFUL STAYS, JOURNAL Rebecca May SOULFUL STAYS, JOURNAL Rebecca May

Timberline Glamping

Eight years ago, glamping was still a relatively unfamiliar concept across much of the Southeast. Traditional camping and luxury travel operated in separate lanes, and few experiences attempted to bridge the two. Travelers who loved the outdoors often faced a choice between rustic simplicity and resort-style comfort, with little space between.

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SOULFUL STAYS, JOURNAL Rebecca May SOULFUL STAYS, JOURNAL Rebecca May

The Fields of Michigan

For 2026, The Fields of Michigan is entering a new phase. The South Haven property, part of the Outdoor Collection by Under Canvas, is adding 26 new upscale tents, bringing its total to 45 tents and cottages. It is also expanding its communal spaces, extending its culinary program, and adding a new retail and provisions offering.

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