Celebrity Vacation Spots

The Mahalo Top 7

1. ForbesTraveler.com: Celeb Travel 
2. Condé Nast Traveller: Stars on Holiday
3. Concierge.com: Celebs in the Sand
4. USA Today: Where the Elite Retreat (Jan. 8, 2004)  
5. FoxNews.com: From Cabo to Lake Como: Celebrity Summer Vacations (Aug. 4, 2006)
6. Forbes.com: Hottest Star Hideaways (Dec. 13, 2006)
7. Frommer's: Exuma Island Escape in a Quiet Corner of the Bahamas (Sept. 25, 2007)

Celebrity Vacations Spots North America

Aspen, Colorado

•   Jack Nicholson, Bill Clinton, Mariah Carey, Kate Hudson and Kurt Russell are just some of the celebrities that have hit the slopes in Aspen. See the Mahalo guide to an Aspen Vacation to plan your ski retreat.

• Official Tourism Site: Aspen Chamber of Commerce & Resort Association
• Concierge.com: Aspen Travel Guide & Destination Overview
• Fodor's: Aspen & Snowmass Travel Guide
• Condé Nast Traveller: Ski Resorts for Non-Skiers - Aspen
• Wikipedia: Famous Part-time Residents of Aspen

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

•   Sandra Bullock, Harrison Ford and Dick Cheney prefer the Jackson Hole, Wyoming area to escape from it all. See the Mahalo guide to a Wyoming Vacation to plan a visit to Jackson Hole.

• Official Site: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
• Concierge.com: Jackson Travel Guide & Destination Overview
• Fodor's: Grand Teton NP Travel Guide
• The New York Times: 36 Hours in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
• Forbes.com: Jackson Hole Hideaway

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

•   Some celebs seek the sun, and privacy, of Cabo San Lucas in Mexico. Jessica Simpson, Nick Lachey, Eva Longoria and Jennifer Aniston are just a select few that vacation in Cabo. See the Mahalo Guide to a Cabo San Lucas Vacation to plan your California Baja getaway.

• Official Tourism Site: Los Cabos Tourism Board
• Concierge.com: Baja California Travel Guide & Destination Overview
• Travel + Leisure: Los Cabos Destination Guide
• Fodor's: Cabo San Lucas Travel Guide

The Hamptons, New York

•   Several stars choose The Hamptons as their home away from home. Jerry Seinfeld, Steven Spielberg and Billy Joel each own their own mansion on the beaches of The Hamptons. See the Mahalo guide to a Hamptons Vacation for more information.

• Official Tourism Site: The Hamptons
• Concierge.com: The Hamptons Travel Guide & Destination Overview
• Fodor's: The Hamptons & Montauk Travel Guide
• The New Tork Times: Visiting The Hamptons But Not Paying the Price
• Frommer's: The Hamptons In Depth

Celebrity Vacation Spots in the Caribbean

Anguilla

•   Celebs vacation in Anguilla because it is beautiful, low-key and most of all, discreet. Denzel Washington, Eddie Murphy, Robert DeNiro and Beyoncé have all been spotted enjoying the serenity Anguilla has to offer. See the Mahalo guide to an Anguilla Vacation to plan your trip.

• Official Tourism Site: Anguilla Tourist Board
• Concierge.com: Anguilla Travel Guide & Destination Overview
• Fodor's: Anguilla Travel Guide
• The New York Times: Anguilla on the Cheap

St. Barts

•   Kirsten Dunst, P. Diddy, Michael J. Fox and Claudia Schiffer choose Anguilla's neighbor, St. Barts, for their beach retreat. For more information, see the Mahalo guide to a St. Barts Vacation.

• Official Tourism Site: A Visitor's Guide to St. Barthélemy
• Concierge.com: St. Barths Travel Guide & Destination Overview
• Fodor's: St. Barths Travel Guide
• The New York Times: For the Celebrity-Starved: St.-Barthélemy

Exuma Islands

•   Nicolas Cage and couple Faith Hill and Tim McGraw each own their own island in the Bahamas' Exuma Islands. See the Mahalo guide to a Bahamas Vacation to plan an island retreat.

• Official Tourism Site: The Islands of the Bahamas - The Exumas
• Concierge.com: Bahamas Travel Guide & Destination Overview
• Fodor's: Eleuthera & the Exumas Travel Guide
• The New York Times: 36 Hours in Exuma, the Bahamas

Turtle Island, Fiji

•   Fiji, home of the famous Turtle Island, has seen guests such as Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson and Tom Cruise. See the Mahalo guide on a Fiji Vacation for more information. Please keep in mind that as of this typing, Fiji is unsafe for travel due to military disputes.

• Official Tourism Site: Fiji Visitor Bureau
• Official Site: Turtle Island
• Concierge.com: Fiji Travel Guide & Destination Overview
• Condé Nast Traveller: Turtle Island Guide

Bora Bora

•   A lesser-known hideaway of the stars is the Island of Bora Bora, where Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban chose to spend their honeymoon. See the Mahalo guide to a Bora Bora Vacation to plan your retreat.

• Official Tourism Site: Tahiti Tourism - Bora Bora
• Concierge.com: French Polynesia Travel Guide & Destination Overview
• Frommer's: Bora Bora (French Polynesia, South Pacific)
• The New York Times: Bora Bora: South Pacific High Life

Celebrity Vacation Spots in Europe

St. Moritz, Switzerland

•   George Clooney, Kate Moss and Hugh Grant have all been spotted either skiing the mountains of the Swiss Alps or just hanging out at the glamorous Badrutt's King's Club. See the Mahalo guide on a St. Moritz Vacation to plan a ski trip there.

• Official Tourism Site: St. Moritz Tourist Information
• Concierge.com: St. Moritz Travel Guide & Destination Overview
• Fodor's: Graubünden with St. Moritz Travel Guide
• The New York Times: Sybaritic St. Moritz

Cannes, France

•   Cannes has been a famous stomping ground of many stars for decades, thanks to the Cannes Film Festival. It brings in actors, directors and performers from all around the world, including Antonio Banderas, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon. For more information, please see the Mahalo guide on a Cannes Vacation.

• Official Tourism Site: Visit Cannes  
• Official Site: Cannes International Film Festival
• Concierge.com: Côte d'Azur Travel Guide and Destination Overview
• Fodor's: Côte d'Azur Travel Guide

St. Tropez, France

•   St. Tropez is a popular spot for celebrities to vacation at. Singer Sting, the President's daughter, Jenna Bush and Paris Hilton have all been spotted navigating the Mediterranean waters around the town or just chilling in the glamorous nightlife scene the area has to offer.

• Official Tourism Site: Saint Tropez Tourism Office  
• Concierge.com: St. Tropez Travel Guide & Destination Overview
• Frommer's: St. Tropez (Provence and the Riviera, France)
• The New York Times: Where is Everybody? At Play in St.-Tropez

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