by The rarest vacation experience these days? It is not a five-star hotel or a yacht rental. With an estimated 80 percent of the world, which are affected by light pollution, it escapes to a place where the sky is covered in stars.
“We have seen an increase in people who are interested in Dark Sky Tourism,” says Susan Serves of Darksky International, a non -profit organization that wants to protect our nightly cloud landscape. “It is good for people, good for economic development, good for the planet. It has positive effects on wild animals, biological diversity and human health. It also keeps our human connection to the night sky, to which every generation has access to us.”
Serving says when dark skies are seen as a valuable natural resource – just like ocean or forest – remote communities can build sustainable tourism programs around them. And with the chance to get out of the excavated route, to support these communities and at the same time make a transcendent experience, the vacationers also seem to love it. The Nordic Specialist Tour operator discovered the world that the holiday inquiries in the northern lights rose by 40 percent by 40 percent compared to the previous year, and Black Tomate has launched a committed Eclipse collection for travelers who want to experience rare solar or moon events.
2025 looks for astrotourism after the year, regardless of whether you want a full holiday or just a sparkling stay. The approach of the solar maximum not only promises the best aurora borealis sightings for 20 years, but there is also a partially solar eclipse and a total lunar eclipse on the way.
Throw Saturn’s upcoming dominance of the night sky in October, the larger super moon from 2025 in November and the Geminid meteor shower in December, and the stage is set to a heavenly spectacle. Since the international Dark Sky Week is almost at the door (this year it runs from April 21 to 28), there is no better time to turn our eyes towards the sky …
For the low season Stargazing: the Oberoi Beach Resort, Mauritius
Mauritius is not only miles from a light source of light pollution – swims like off the coast of Madagascar – but is also a first -class place to see stars that can only be discovered on the southern hemisphere. During the low season of the island between May and October, the drier, cooler weather reduces the humidity, which in turn leads to crystalline sky. Factor on the numerous astrological events this year (including meteor showers and lunar eclipses) and it is the perfect place to combine star gas with a little rest. The “Touching Senses” program from Oberoi also contains a Stargazing Guide, which can inform the guests exactly what they can see. Fascinating.
From £ 344, Oberoihotels.com
For remote luxury: Skylark Cabin, New Zealand
The Mackenzie region of the South Island is lined with snow-covered mountain peaks and in Tussock grassland and is quite spectacular during the day. But come darkness, it really comes for themselves when the largest dark heavenly reserve of the southern hemisphere shimmers in a foamy sea of pin-prick stars. Among the 4,367 square kilometers of protected landscape nestles Skylark Cabin, a luxurious, contemporary hiding place in glass and dark wood. After cooking dinner in the cozy kitchen, take an undoubtedly bubble bad in the bathtub outdoors and marvel at the heavenly scene. Later they roll together in the king-size bed together under a skylight and observe the sparkle until they nod.
From £ 390 per night, Skylarkcabin.co.nz
For 360-degree panoramas: The Lookout Bubble, Kent
Enjoy your stars with one side of the wildlife when you book in Kent in this recently opened Glamping bubble. The days are spent to explore the 600 hectare park from Port Lympe to the home of free giraffes, zebras, camels and lion entertainers on hosted truck safaris or through their own golf buggy. As soon as the sun goes down, you will get an unadulterated view of the night sky through the walls of your transparent home fombarder, equipped with a king-size bed, plush seat, soaking bath and toilet area (fortunately, the latter is not transparent).
From £ 439 per night, Aspinallfoundation.org
For the Northern Lights: Lapland, Sweden
At 2025, which has been the best year for decades for recognizing the northern lights, it is time to book this night sky in the wilderness of Scandinavia. Regional specialists discover that the world has an extensive portfolio of travel, including a three-day Swedish Lapland adventure, in which you can spend the night in the world-famous ice shotel, the snowmobile and husky tobogganing, and visit a sky station in the heart of ‘Aurora Country’. Winter Wunderland mood – Drift of flawless snow, afternoons that were spent by roaring fire – reinforce magic.
Three-night north lights, abisco and ice hotel route of £ 919 per person, Discover-world.com
For Safari style Stargazing: & Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, Namibia
Rose Hipwood of the luxury safari company says that the guests are increasingly involving sleeping under the stars in their safari routes in search of a deeper connection with nature. With wide areas with minimal light pollution, there are large star stain spots in Africa The Namibrand Dark Skies Reserve has received gold status as one of the best. The Luxe Stay & Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is 140 km from the nearest city and has resident astronomers, a separate observatory with high -quality telescope and suites with skylights over beds. Where can it be better to observe the partial almond eclipse on September 18?
From £ 3,475 per night, theluxurysafaricompany.com
For group astronomy: Celestia, Brecon Beacons
The Brecon Beacons are one of the best places in the UK to enjoy the night sky, and if you want a stylish star gazing vacation for a group, Celestia – who sleeps up to 14 people – is the answer. Gather more around the “Stargazing Bowl” in the garden and made them about the constellations after a wine community dinner. As soon as you have seen that the Dark Sky reserve has to offer, you will go in bed in cozy but contemporary cottage interior in bed, which are heated by a wood burner.
From £ 2,150 for a short break, Uniquehomestays.com
For boastful rights: six senses Southern Dunes, Saudi Arabia
The Red Sea is already trendy because one of the top places where 0.1% will travel in 2024. Take the views from the recently opened Six senses Southern Dunes, in which an innovative lighting system is shifting with the seasons and the placement of the sun to ensure minimal effects on the wildlife and the surrounding sand racks. Desert -Stargazing excursions, astrophotography sessions, campfire storytelling and a wider immersion in the local bedroom culture are also part of the deal.
From £ 1,050, Sixsensensensensen.com
For cultural immersion: Stardome Lodge, Peru
This unique hotel with a dome lined with a window, which stands in the high heights of the older Ollantaytambo, which stands in the high heights of Ollantaytambo, not only offers a first-class view of the night sky, but also offers access to the rich Quechua culture in the region. Traditional beliefs in Peru’s Holy Valley are involved with heavenly observation, and when they sit under the Milky Way with a local guide, the heavenly scene assumes a completely new meaning. During the day, her cultural education includes trekking, joining a spiritual ceremony or visiting epic Inca ruins.
Two nights from £ 380, Stardomelodge.com
For astronomy with a small budget: starry sky, Northumberland
Star gazing is one of the free joys of life and you don’t necessarily have to spend a bundle to get a great show. These huts, which are hidden in the international Dark Sky Park of Northumberland, are rustic, but still feel beautifully with recessed oak facilities and Robert’s radios in kitchens. And many windows to offer you a unhindered look over the wide night sky. Outdoor washing outdoors awaits if you like a bubble bath under the stars or remove everything from a wooden lounge loft with a telescope.
From £ 95, kipphideawayways.com
