Getaways with stargazing

Aspen, Colorado

A century-old guest ranch on the Frying Pan River about an hour from Aspen, with cabins, hot tub, sauna and room for up to 70 guests.

Abel Tasman, Tasman

Two off-grid glamping tents above Tata Beach near Abel Tasman National Park, with ocean views, outdoor baths and fire pits, from $600 NZD a night.

Merzouga, Drâa-Tafilalet

A family-run glamping camp on the dunes at Rass Rmel near Merzouga, with AC-heated ensuite tents and an all-inclusive rate from €70 a night.

Glacier National Park, Montana

A concrete-cylinder glamping tent on 37 private acres near Coram, Montana, seven miles from Glacier National Park's west entrance, sleeping two.

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.

Bryce Canyon, Utah

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

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.

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.

Tiller, Oregon

Summit Prairie Lookout is a secluded fire lookout near Tiller, Oregon, built for solo travelers and couples chasing mountain views and dark skies.

Big Island, Hawaii

A secluded treehouse stay near Kilauea Volcano in Volcano, Hawaii, built for couples or solo travelers who want mountain views and dark skies.

Bryce Canyon, Utah

Yurts near Bryce Canyon National Park in Panguitch, Utah, with trail access, a fireplace, and dark skies for stargazing.

Aljezur

A treehouse built into a 100-year-old walnut tree above a mountain stream outside Aljezur, Portugal, with a mini kitchen and eco-toilet downstairs.

Joshua Tree, California

A treehouse stay in Joshua Tree, California, built for stargazing and quiet time, suited to solo travelers or couples.