Getaways with stargazing

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Cabins on an 80-year-old guest ranch in Wilson, Wyoming, minutes from Jackson and Grand Teton National Park.

Tofino, British Columbia

A secluded upscale glamping tent in Tofino, British Columbia, built for stargazing and quiet couple or family stays.

Asheville, North Carolina

A secluded glamping tent near Black Mountain, North Carolina, built for couples who want clear night skies and quiet.

Agafay Desert, Marrakesh-Safi

A luxury glamping tent camp in the Agafay Desert, about 40 minutes from Marrakesh, run by Our Habitas.

Furano, Hokkaido

A newly built cabin near Nakafurano, about a 10-minute drive from Furano Station, set against the Daisetsuzan National Park with mountain views and night skies.

Golden Circle, Southern Region

A secluded cabin near Iceland's Golden Circle with a private hot tub for couples who want quiet nights under the stars.

Jukkasjärvi, Norrbotten County

A seasonal ice-and-snow hotel on the Torne River in Jukkasjärvi, rebuilt each winter near Kiruna, 200 km north of the Arctic Circle.

Joshua Tree, California

A secluded cabin near Joshua Tree with mountain views, built for stargazing and quiet couple or solo trips.

Merzouga, Drâa-Tafilalet

A dome tucked into the dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga, Morocco, built for stargazing and quiet nights for couples or solo travelers.

Jukkasjärvi, Norrbotten County

A Sami-run lodge near Jukkasjärvi with three accommodation styles, from a traditional reindeer-skin tent to a modern glamping tent, set amid reindeer herds.