Star gazing

Experiences

Northern Lights and penguin parades: Where to embrace nature in 2025

What will be the biggest travel trend in 2025? It’s time to go back to nature, says Vrbo.

16/10/2024

Culture news

Meet the women astrophotographers capturing the Milky Way in Qatar

Astrophotographers in Qatar gear up each month to capture the Milky Way galaxy in all its glory. These women photographers head out to pitch-dark places like Al-Aamriya, Al-Thuraya, Al-Kharrara, Al-Zubara, Zekreet, and others, to capture the core of the Milky Way

08/03/2023

Destinations

See why this tiny Welsh island has been crowned a ‘Dark Sky Sanctuary’

Its clear skies have put Ynys Enlli on the map. But your nearest Dark Sky Park or Reserve might be closer than you think.

07/03/2023

Experiences

Is this the best place in Europe to stargaze? I went to find out

“Stargazing isn’t just for one night, stargazing should be for a lifetime.”

22/02/2023

Experiences

Starry, starry night: A guide to the best stargazing spots in Europe

With almost 200 dark skies parks across the world, here are our picks of the best places to see the stars in Europe.

10/11/2022

Green News

Stargazers are the unexpected winners of the cost of living crisis

Stargazers are craning their necks during the cost of living crisis to see the skies, but why are they clearer than they have been for years?

17/05/2022

Mobility

Astronomers spot the most distant galaxy on record

It's 13.5 billion light-years away and it's been forming stars at an "incredible rate".

08/04/2022

Destinations

‘A holiday means disconnection’: Visit Menorca to unplug and unwind

From the rugged north to the calming south, Menorca invites you to get away from it all.

04/02/2022

Destinations

The top 10 places to see the ethereal Northern Lights this winter

A new study has found the most popular places to watch the beautiful Aurora Borealis before April.

10/01/2022

Travel News

Updated 2021 astronomy calendar: Eclipses, supermoons and meteors

We take to the skies to find out about the main celestial events in 2021 including shooting stars, blue moons and planetary conjunctions.

02/10/2021

Nature

Europe's dark sky reserves shine bright as light pollution reduces

Nocturnal wildlife like owls, foxes and bats need darkness to thrive, which is why it’s so important to limit light pollution.

03/05/2021

Conscious Travel

Escape to another universe at these amazing stargazing spots

In 2021 and beyond, celestial escapes will be in high demand, as people seek time in the wilderness as an antidote to the stresses and strains of modern life.

31/01/2021

Experiences

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star walk: Four spots for star walks in the UK

If you are struggling to get outside during daylight hours, perhaps a star-gazing walk is the activity for you.

12/01/2021

Experiences

The Great Conjunction: The stars are about to literally align

To conclude what has been a truly extraordinary year, we’re about to witness the ‘great conjunction’ - a phenomenon which hasn't been seen in 800 years.

21/12/2020