Getaways with stargazing

Marble Falls, Texas

An adults-only glamping tent with a private hot tub and fire pit on riverfront acreage off RM 1431 in Marble Falls, Texas.

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.

Madeira

A waterfront glamping tent for two near Canhas on Madeira's south coast, set above the ocean beside a 30-metre waterfall.

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

A one-bedroom cabin near Lake Tekapo's lakefront, with a hot tub, full kitchen and king bed, sleeping two, from $370 a night.

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.

Hakuba, Nagano

A private-tent glamping stay near Hakuba with its own Finnish sauna and cold plunge, set against the Japan Alps about an hour from Nagano.

Byron Hinterland, New South Wales

A restored cottage on a 102-acre hinterland farm near Byron Bay, with a plunge pool, clawfoot tub and private river access, sleeping up to five.

Cederberg, Western Cape

Self-catering villas and canvas hideaways on a working farm in the Cederberg, with river swimming, mountain trails and dark-sky stargazing.

Tres Piedras, New Mexico

Glamping tipis and a large yurt sit beside a mountain stream in Carson National Forest near Taos, with nightly rates from $130 to $600.

Marlborough

An off-grid yurt stay on a 40-acre bush reserve at Kenepuru Head, Marlborough, with hot tub, waterfront views and organic breakfast included.

Durango, Colorado

Cabins at a lakeside mountain lodge near Durango, Colorado, with full kitchens, fire pits and trail access into the San Juan National Forest.

Whitefish, Montana

Slopeside treehouse at Whitefish Mountain Resort with a private hot tub, sleeping 6 across two bedrooms, from $899 a night with a 3-night minimum.

Oregon Coast, Oregon

Glamping tents and geodesic domes spread across 58 acres of Oregon coastline between Cape Kiwanda and Cape Lookout, under two hours from Portland.

Acadia, Maine

Safari-style glamping tents on 100 waterfront acres near Acadia National Park, with king beds, wood-burning stoves and a fire pit on the shore.

Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka

Private glamping tents and lodges beside a forest stream in Nishiizu, Izu Peninsula, with outdoor sauna, hot tub, and pet-friendly sites.

Sequoia, California

A riverside lodge with twelve rooms and ten cabins one minute from the entrance to Sequoia National Park in Three Rivers, California.

Mount Shasta, California

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

Senja, Troms

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

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.

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.

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.

Bryce Canyon, Utah

Newly built cabins in Hatch, Utah, along the Sevier River, positioned between Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park, sleeping up to six.

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Heated geodesic domes five minutes from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and Grand Teton National Park, with mountain views, sauna, and fire pit.