Getaways with stargazing

Mount Shasta, California

Vintage cabooses and cabins on a 43-acre wooded property along Little Castle Creek in Dunsmuir, near Mount Shasta.

Llanwddyn, Wales

Two safari tents with private bathrooms in Dyfnant Forest, Snowdonia, five miles from Lake Vyrnwy, with zero light pollution for stargazing.

Khumbu, Koshi Province

A 10-room mountain lodge on Kongde Ri in the Khumbu, reached by a quiet trail away from the main Everest route, with views of five 8,000m peaks.

Sedona, Arizona

Two-bedroom dome retreat off AZ-179 near Sedona, Arizona, set up for stargazing and quiet time away, booked through Airbnb.

Senja, Troms

A waterfront mountain lodge on Senja island in Arctic Norway, with hot tub, sauna and mountain views for couples or remote workdays.

Bryce Canyon, Utah

Secluded cabins, bungalows and treehouses near Bryce Canyon National Park in Tropic, Utah, with hot tubs, fireplaces and canyon views.

Mafia, Pwani Region

An open-air treehouse on Tanzania's Chole Island, reached by small plane, a drive across Mafia, and a short boat crossing.

Mafia, Pwani Region

Open-air treehouse lodge on Chole Island off Mafia, Tanzania, reached by small plane, drive and boat, inside the Mafia Island Marine Park.

Bryce Canyon, Utah

Off-grid glamping tents near Bryce Canyon, with shared bathhouses, campfire area and stargazing, 15 minutes from the park visitor center.

Cradle Mountain, Tasmania

Geodesic domes with ensuites and wood heating sit in the foothills of Mt. Roland, a 15-minute drive from Sheffield, Tasmania.

Joshua Tree, California

Private desert cabins near Joshua Tree, each with its own hand-carved mineral hot tub fed by a geothermal spring 340 feet underground.

Sacred Valley, Cusco

Glass domes in Peru's Sacred Valley, 45 minutes from Cusco on the road to Machu Picchu, with mountain views and wifi.

Atlanta, Georgia

A treehouse tucked into a dense bamboo forest in East Atlanta, Georgia, on a small rescue farm with resident llamas and alpacas.

Rovaniemi, Lapland

A 12 m² glass igloo with a private hot tub near Rovaniemi, built for one-night stays for up to two guests.

Grandview, Tennessee

A glamping tent set on 42 forested acres near Grandview, Tennessee, with trail access, a fire pit and pet-friendly stays.

Todos Santos, Baja California Sur

A three-suite house on Brisas Del Pacifico in Todos Santos with a saltwater pool, hot tub, and rooftop firepit for groups or families.

Zion, Utah

A glamping resort in Orderville, Utah, with yurts, tiny homes, treehouses and container cabins between Zion and Bryce Canyon.

Bow, Washington

A yurt set on a 20-acre property in Bow, Washington, with trail access, a fire pit and shared bathhouse, bookable through Hipcamp.

San Juan Islands, Washington

A secluded cabin in Eastsound on Orcas Island with a fireplace, full kitchen, and dark skies for stargazing, booked through Vacasa.

Shiojiri, Nagano

Dome-tent glamping on a riverside site near Shiojiri, Nagano, with fire pits, mountain views and staff-assisted cooking for families, couples and groups.

Ngorongoro, Arusha

Eleven safari tents sit right on the Ngorongoro crater rim, solar-powered and open to crater views and stargazing from private terraces.

Cape Winelands, Western Cape

A handcrafted geodesic dome set above a dam on a working horse farm in Paarl, Cape Winelands, about 45 minutes from Cape Town.

Wofford Heights, California

An A-frame cabin in Wofford Heights, California, built for mountain views and stargazing, booked through Hipcamp.

Santa Teresa, Puntarenas

A 13-bedroom treehouse retreat near Playa Hermosa in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, built around a large sauna and jungle lookout decks.