These $3,400 cocoon-like tents that can hang from trees combine luxury travel and eco-tourism — take a look

Seedpods are treehouse-like popup resorts designed by Nomadic Resorts.The pods are based on the shape of seeds and are low-impact and sustainable.The first prototypes were installed in a nature reserve in Mauritius in 2019.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

The future of travel, and glamping, might be in luxury tents shaped like seeds. At least, that what design studio Nomadic Resorts is proposing, in what they're calling a "hospitality revolution."

No one knows what travel will look like as the world moves past the COVID-19 pandemic, but this might be a clue. The Seedpod is somewhere between a treehouse and a tent, and functions as a pop-up resort. Seedpods could potentially solve some travel issues exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.

With lockdowns and people stuck at home, Nomadic Resorts is betting that people will crave outdoor experiences. The pandemic has also led to an economic downturn, but Seedpods are cheaper than a hotel would be, while still having amenities that regular tents wouldn't. They're available to buy from Nomadic Resorts for $3,400.

Here's what they're like.

Original author: Mary Meisenzahl