Camp Cecil de la Isla
Complete with furnished canvas tents, this glamping experience on Isla Espíritu Santo has had to take the glam down a notch thanks to new (though hopefully temporary) government legislation that forbids any permanent island encampments; this new need to break down and rebuild twice weekly has resulted in a simpler overall setup, but guests are hardly "roughing it." Every tent at Camp Cecil comes with a real (and comfortable) bed, and a quite sophisticated, environmentally friendly bathroom set up so guests may comfortably shower and do their business while leaving no trace. A bilingual naturalist tour guide is on hand 24/7 to take you around the island by boat or on foot and provide good company. At the camp, kayaks and paddleboards are available for leisurely use, as is a tented sitting area stocked with refreshments. There's even daily housekeeping. Most surprising is the impressive quality of dining that comes from the mess tent three times a day; you would think the chef was preparing each course in a gourmet kitchen and not over a portable, three-burner stove.
