Sark Dark Sky Island

Where in the World: sark, channel islands, UK

Website: sark.co.uk status: international dark sky community since they're surrounded by ocean, islands are reliable places for dark skies. designated an international dark sky community in 2011, this tiny British crown dependency between Guernsey and Jersey is perfect for stargazing. it's just 5.4 square kilometres with a population of 600 – and not a single car or streetlight. stocks Hotel (stockshotel.com) is where to stay.