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The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals

The Business of Glamping and Unique Holiday Rentals, with Sarah Riley, covering exactly what it takes to build a successful vacation rental or unique hospitality business. With tips, advice, interviews and inspirations to give you ideas and business tips to help you invest, plan and build your holiday retreat sites. This includes treehouses, canvas tents, geodesic domes, safari tents, yurts, architecturally designed structures and everything in-between, in the experiential marketplace. In fact, here the only limits are your imagination! Sarah Riley is the Founder of Inspired Camping https://www.inspiredcamping.com and Inspired Courses https://www.inspiredcourses.com

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74. Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands When Buying Domes (And How To Avoid Them)

Aug 8, 2025

This is a must-listen for anyone dreaming of launching a stunning geodesic dome retreat on their land. Because here’s the truth: what you don’t know about buying domes could cost you thousands.

I’m joined by the brilliant Ronnie Smith of Glamping Revolution, one of Europe’s most trusted manufacturers of luxury glamping structures. Based in sunny Portugal, Ronnie and her team don’t just design show-stopping domes (including Europe’s largest suspended dome structure), they also work from inside them. So when it comes to real-world insights, she’s the real deal.

In this episode, we dive into:

  • Why geodesic domes are guest magnets (and how to use that to your advantage)
  • The biggest mistakes people make when buying their first dome, and how to avoid them
  • What to look for in quality materials and an ethical supplier
  • The secret to choosing a dome that lasts 15 years, not just one season

We also explore the ancient, almost mystical sacred symmetry of the dome, and ask whether its timeless design could be the secret behind why guests are so drawn to it.

If you're serious about glamping and want to make smart, sustainable choices from the start, this episode will leave you inspired, informed, and ready to build something unforgettable.

Let’s talk domes... the right way.

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