One: The Rise of Noctourism
After the sky turns dark, travel doesn’t stop. Noctourism, travel activities planned especially for nighttime, may just be your best bet to see your destination in a different light (er, dark).
Noctourism: Where To Go
Snorkelling Under the Stars in the Maldives Want a magical underwater paradise in the peace of the night? Nighttime snorkelling is an unmissable activity to spot rare and beautiful sea life, unseen during the day. COMO Cocoa Island offers UV night-snorkelling after dark in its house reef, where guests swim through a sea of neon as corals emit stunning hues of fluorescent greens, yellows, reds, and oranges.
Stargazing in the Maldives Astronomy enthusiasts will find one of the Maldives’ top stargazing destinations at Sirru Fen Fushi. With clear skies and minimal light pollution, it’s perfect for admiring constellations, planets, and distant galaxies. During the dry season, guests can dine beneath the stars or go night swimming under the glowing stars.
Magical Movie Nights in Ibiza For those seeking a cinematic experience, Amanté Ibiza offers starlit screenings on a breathtaking cliff-top overlooking Sol d’en Serra Bay, on the island’s unspoiled northern coast. With a relaxed, barefoot ambiance visitors can watch timeless films like Lost in Translation and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
Two: Wellness Retreat
Curated escapes are designed to offer a meaningful reset, providing space to slow down, reconnect, and prioritise personal wellbeing. At The Sanctuary at Wilderness Mombo set within the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, treatments draw on Africa’s timeless wisdom. Guests are invited on a restorative journey that balance movement and rest, including a lap pool, a traditional sauna with ice bath, private treatment rooms, a dedicated couple’s suite, meditation cocoons, an air-conditioned gym with panoramic views, and an open-air yoga deck.
Nightly rates at Wilderness Mombo from $2,805 per person sharing.
Three: Mindful Travel
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto officially opens on March 5, 2026, the brand’s first new property in three decades. Set within the restored 1936 Yasaka Kaikan in Gion, the 55 room boutique hotel blends preserved architectural detail with contemporary calm that supports presence and quiet rhythm. Service centers on omotenashi, anticipating needs with discretion, and encouraging guests to adopt Kyoto’s gentle rituals such as afternoon tea, a pre-dawn shrine walk, or a quiet hour for calligraphy. Rooms are designed as sanctuaries that balance minimal lines with warmth. Public spaces invite stillness and the thoughtful pacing that turns aesthetic calm into daily routine.
This original article first appeared in the SPRING 2026 issue of City Style and Living Magazine.
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