I love looking up at the stars. I’m still one of those people who find the brightest star in the sky and make a wish. I can still see Pinocchio playing in my head when I do it 🙂 I also make wishes when I find random pennies…I suppose I love the idea of wishes coming true. The sky is quite beautiful when you can clearly see it. Nate says he wants to be on one of those rocket ships that take people into space. As much as I love looking up, I say, let’s just admire it from here ❤️
Nothing sparks some deep thinking and question-asking like a clear night and a sky full of stars. I have been pleasantly surprised by a few places we have ventured to as they had the most beautiful starry sky! Here are three of those places for the avid stargazer and life-contemplator :
Breckenridge: Snow and Stars…
Breckenridge, Colorado was surprisingly beautiful at night! We vacationed there in early January to take advantage of all that beautiful snow and the resulting wintery excursions. One night in particular, we did a sleigh ride through a piney forest. I looked up and couldn’t believe how many stars!! I don’t think I’ve ever seen that many stars in the sky. Nate said we were at a higher elevation, and it was a crystal clear night. It was magical.
If you are looking into Breckenridge for a winter escape, this site has a lot of great tours and information! We were only there for 4 nights, but we could have stayed longer.
2. Punta Cana: Beach Stargazing
After this beautiful sunset faded, the moon came out and WOW…I felt like I could reach up and touch it. We were walking on the beach as the stars came out. A pitch black sky that far south tends to bring out every single star in the universe. It was wonderful. I only wish we had taken a picture, but I’m certain it wouldn’t have captured the beauty and depth of the night sky. Again, the stars were very clear and deep. I’ve read that the best stargazing in the Dominican Republic is at the Parque Nacional Valle Nuevo, where you can actually see the Milky Way! We have to go back. This trip was a birthday getaway and designed to be lazy and relaxing. But, next time we go, we’re going to explore the terrain, national parks, snorkeling and beaches!
3. Aruba: A View from the Water
I visited this beautiful island a few years ago and I still remember the sunset sailing tour that sailed under the stars. Now there’s a great way to stargaze…on a boat! At the time, I remember wondering if I’d actually see a shooting star. I’ve only seen 2 in my lifetime. My sister says there is a place on the big island of Hawaii where the stargazing is phenomenal, you see tons of shooting stars…it’s on our list 🙂 Aruba was another tropical sky that became the perfect shade of black that makes every star a sparkling diamond. I find that the Caribbean consistently offers stars at night, which is wonderful and not something we typically get here in the Chicago suburbs. If you are looking to vacation in Aruba, amongst all the adventurous offerings, I recommend a sunset tour on the water. You’ll never forget the sound of the water, the shimmery sky above you, and the feeling of peace it brings you…
Happy Stargazing (and don’t forget to make a wish…)
Heather and Nate
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