Stephanie Vermillion

1 week ago | travelandleisure.com | Stephanie Vermillion

The aurora borealis over Norway’s Lofoten Islands, as seen on an HX Expeditions cruise. Credit: Stian Klo/HX Expeditions “There’s something about being in nature at night that enlivens all the senses,” says Vicky Derksen. She’s the creator of Night Sky Tourist, an Arizona company that organizes stargazing trips. In recent years, demand has been booming, Derksen says.

1 week ago | travelandleisureasia.com | Stephanie Vermillion

Spring has officially sprung, and a night of stargazing is among the best ways to celebrate this change of season. May’s planet-packed stargazing lineup makes that easy. This month has everything from a meteor shower peak to multiple moon-planet meetups. Don’t forget to keep an eye on northern lights activity this month as well. Since we’re in the peak period of aurora activity, a strong lights night could appear at any time.

2 weeks ago | travelandleisure.com | Stephanie Vermillion

The Milky Way in the night sky during the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, which is peaking in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka, on May 5, 2024. Credit: Thilina Kaluthotage/Getty ImagesMay 3: Mars Passes Beehive Star ClusterMay 5-6: Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower PeaksMay 12: Full Flower MoonMay 22: Lineup of the Crescent Moon, Saturn, and VenusMay 31: Crescent Moon Meets Mars Spring has officially sprung, and a night of stargazing is among the best ways to celebrate this change of season.

2 weeks ago | travelandleisure.com | Stephanie Vermillion

View of Mount Sanford in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Credit: Alan Majchrowicz/Getty Images Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is the largest national park in the United States. Here, you can camp on Root Glacier, visit abandoned mines, and hike through the wilderness. Summer is the best time to visit, with pleasant weather and wildflower blooms. Overnighting on a glacier is not your average camping trip—then again, Wrangell-St. Elias is not your average national park.

4 weeks ago | onlyinyourstate.com | Stephanie Vermillion

From Dark Sky Reserves to bioluminescent bays, there are hundreds, if not thousands of experiences across the U.S. that are only open after hours. Discover what’s possible in your hometown or travel destination at night with our series, Night-inerary. Travelers are increasingly curious about the nighttime world—so much so that Booking.com named nocturnal tourism one of the top travel trends of 2025.