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NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 46 JUNE + JULY 2018 kayak rentals for tooling around the lake. And of course, the delights of the White Moun- tains, from hiking to Storyland, are just a short drive away. Huttopia offers low-key entertainment nearly every evening, from musicians to storytellers and even a magician. Seeking a beach vacation? If your idea of glamor is more Out of Africa than upscale Girl Scout, Sandy Pines in Kennebunkport, Maine, delivers. While their Glamp Tents don't offer en suite bathrooms, you won't be making your own bed. Each accommodation is kitted out by a different designer, with high-thread- count sheets on king-size beds, statement lighting, throw pillows galore, A/C, and towels, not to mention trendy Beekman 1802 bath amenities. And if you're bringing the kids, several of the tents have an adjacent teepee with a pair of twin beds. Sandy Pines opened last spring and has already substantially increased its glamping offerings. Like Huttopia, it offers a full range of options, from bare sites for tents and RVs up to the Glamp Tents, which were so popular in the first year that four more were added for this summer, bringing the total to 16, each with a different theme. But if you're looking for something less majestic and cozier, consider one of the new Hideaway Huts or Camp carriages. Custom-built for Sandy Pines, the + Get glamping! H U T T O P I A W H I T E M O U N T A I N S T R A P P E U R T E N T S : START AT $120/NIGHT 57 PINE KNOLL RD., ALBANY, NEW HAMPSHIRE, 603-447-3131, CANADA-USA.HUTTOPIA.COM/EN/SITE/ WHITE-MOUNTAINS S A N D Y P I N E S G L A M P T E N T S START AT $179/NIGHT 277 MILLS RD., KENNEBUNKPORT, MAINE, 207-967-2483, SANDYPINESCAMPING.COM THE DETAILS Camp Carriages are tiny bedrooms on wheels, also awash in throw pillows on king-size beds, and they include a mini-fridge. e Hideaway Huts are even cozier—A-frame watertight shelters, barely bigger than the queen-size bed tucked inside. Both styles come with an outdoor seating area and fire pit. No rustic bathhouses here—facilities are lined with subway tile and have individual bath/shower rooms. Activities include a heated saltwater pool, a kayak launch point, water equipment ,and bike rentals, with the powdery sands of Goose Neck Beach a half-mile away and Kennebunkport's shops and restaurants within a short bike ride. New for this season, the campground will offer / L I V E + P L AY / organized crafting classes for kids. e pleasures of Sandy Pines roll back the clock; although the whole property has WiFi, you can leave the electronics at home and play cornhole or one of the complimentary board games in the craft tent. Grab an ice cream from the snack bar, or treat yourself to steamed Maine lobster. As the sun sets, visit the General Store in the Grand Lodge—the shop has one whole aisle dedicated to supplies for s'mores, not to mention local craft beers and gourmet beef jerky. Bring the marshmal- lows and chocolate back to your wooded site and enjoy a treat as the stars come out, before snuggling up amidst those throw pillows and soaking up the forest sounds. Each Sandy Pines' Glamp Tent is kitted out by a different designer. Sandy Pines' Camp Carriages are cozy bedrooms on wheels with king-size beds. PHOTOGRAPHS BY DOUGLAS MERRIAM/COURTESY OF SANDY PINES GLAMP TENTS