A slightly different way to look at the stars from a
secluded island.
1) Go to the water, away from any lights.
2) Remove all jewelry (not good to sparkle in ocean - attracts and confuses predators). If you are comfortable with the location and company, remove all clothing too.
3) Shuffle into ocean (not good to walk - the stingrays get annoyed when stepped on).
4) When the water is deep enough, lay back and float.
5) Enjoy the stars while floating on the gently rocking sea.
6) Every once in a while glance towards the land to make sure you are not drifting too far away.
7) To return, swim until you can stand up. Shuffle back to the beach.
7) Don't frollic until back on land (not good to imitate
a fish in trouble).
It sounds like a lot of precautions, but stargazing from
the ocean can be soooo wonderful.
By the way, the Perseid Meteor Showers peak on August 12th. And my favorite unlit island is Andros in the Bahamas.