A Stargazing Escape in Palm Springs
Joshua Tree is one of only 117 International Dark Sky Parks in the world, which means the skies out there do something most of us haven't seen since childhood — they go fully, brilliantly dark, the Milky Way spilling across like someone left a light on in another galaxy. Summer is the season for it, when that starry core is visible most nights from 10 p.m. clear through to sunrise.
Parker Palm Springs has built a package around exactly this, and it's the kind of experience that turns a desert weekend into something you'll be describing for years. "Space Out with the Parker" includes three nights in a one-bedroom villa — living room, dining area, and a private, hedgerow-enclosed patio for that end-of-day exhale. From there, the details get better: a private two-hour stargazing session with Sky Watcher Sky Tours, a stargazing kit with a red flashlight, portable telescope, and star-locator app, a celestial-themed picnic complete with moon pies and galaxy cookies, a curated playlist pulled from NASA's own Wake-Up Call soundtrack, and a bottle of Dom Pérignon — because as the winemaker himself is said to have remarked upon first tasting his creation, the stars deserve champagne too.
The Offer
From $5,571 for a three-night stay in a one-bedroom villa
Valid for travel through December 31, 2026
3-night minimum stay required; book at least two weeks in advance
Ready to Space Out with the Parker? Reach out to us at travel@bellaadventures.com and we'll take it from there.