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4 Hotels for Stargazing

by Holly Riddle

Dec 20, 2023

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You don’t need to go off-grid for a bit of stargazing. These properties offer all the luxury and amenities you need, plus perfect opportunities to take in the night sky.

 

Grand Velas Riviera Maya

This property provides a unique stargazing experience, with guests invited to learn about astronomy and how it influenced Mayan lives, alongside a guide from the Astronomic Society of Quintana Roo. The astronomer comes to you, bringing all the gear you’ll need to stargaze from the resort’s 206-acre property.

 

Grand Velas Los Cabos

Elsewhere in Mexico, the Grand Velas brand offers a similarly unique stargazing experience at Grand Velas Los Cabos. The destination is a NASA-recognized top spot for night sky research, and the property serves a dinner under the stars experience for a luxurious dinner paired with cocktails and wine in an outdoor setting.

 

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The Torridon, Scotland

On the other side of the globe, The Torridon in the Scottish Highlands offers another dinner experience. This one includes an astronomy presentation and excursion to see the Milky Way under some of the darkest skies in the world.

 

São Lourenço do Barrocal, Portugal

This property is set in the first Starlight Tourism Destination, the Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve. Learn from the reserve’s astronomers and visit nearby night sky observatories during your stay.

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