Where do celebrities spend their summers?
Just like everyone else, celebrities seek to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life during summer. The difference with us common people, though, is that they go to the most exclusive and paradisiacal destinations in the world.
What are the holiday destinations chosen by the richest and most famous for summer, and why do they pick these enclaves?
The Spanish island is, without a doubt, the favorite destination of celebrities in the Mediterranean. The best parties, days sailing on the most exclusive yachts in coves that offer privacy, and dreamy sunsets are some of its main attractions.
Among its fans are Paris Hilton and Leonardo DiCaprio (photo), to name just a few from a long list. And recently, Zac Efron made the news because he had a little accident in an Ibiza swimming pool. But all turned out okay.
Close to New York, we find the Hamptons where only the New York elite can afford to own property. It's a group of towns located on Long Island with their own personality, where the bohemian spirit and luxury go hand in hand. Calvin Klein and Jennifer Lopez have their summer mansions there.
Picturesque landscapes, crystal clear waters, and all kinds of water sports are what we can find on the small Greek island of Mykonos, in the heart of the Aegean Sea. It is possible to bump into, for example, Chiara Ferragni on one of its beaches.
The charm of a fishing village converted into a summer luxury theme park, right on the French Riviera. The Beckhams and Hollywood actors like Tobey Maguire and Sylvester Stallone are regulars there.
Elton John, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, or Georgina Rodríguez (photo) and Cristiano Ronaldo: we've seen them all in Cannes, and not for work! They mostly come to enjoy the summer on their yachts. The exclusivity of this area of the French Riviera is so strict that there is a club, La Guérite, on a small island called Île Sainte-Marguerite, where only people with yachts can go.
The incredible luxury of Dubai attracts celebrities like Will Smith, the Kardashians, and Justin Bieber.
Majorca in summer is a hive of celebrities and royals. The royal family of Spain, as well as Hollywood royalty like Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, have their own home on the Spanish island. Michelle Obama, and Kylie and Kendall Jenner have also been spotted there.
This beautiful Italian coastal town on the Ligurian Riviera attracts a multitude of well-known faces every year for its tranquil beauty and 'dolce vita'. Some of them are Luka Modric, Carla Bruni, and Mariah Carey.
Barbados is a Caribbean paradise of turquoise waters and white sand. It is also the island where Rihanna was born, and she returns home whenever her obligations allow her to enjoy a few days of rest. There, she is often photographed by paparazzi with her current partner, rapper A$AP Rocky.
Lenny Kravitz and Julio Iglesias have residences in the Bahamas. They spend many of their summer seasons there, which is not surprising considering the privacy the island group offers. There's a large number of private islands to hide on.
Capri has always been a refuge for Hollywood stars. From those of yesteryear, like Sophia Loren and Audrey Hepburn, to those of today, like Tom Cruise or Jennifer Lopez, all of them have been fascinated by the island in the Bay of Naples, its natural beauty, history and culture, glamor, and luxury.
Another fashionable destination among celebrities and socialites is the Indonesian island of Bali. It became much more popular after Julia Roberts filmed 'Eat, Pray, Love' there. Also known as the 'Island of the Gods', Bali offers enchanting landscapes, spirituality, and activities to keep you from getting bored.
The southern Spanish city of Marbella has been the cradle of the international jet set since the 1950s. Frank Sinatra, Ava Gardner, Sean Connery, and Saudi royalty regularly walked along its Golden Mile promenade.
In the 1990s, its fame as a favorite holiday destination for celebrities began to decline, although actors of the caliber of Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith or, more recently, Eva Longoria have never stopped going there.
The natural beauty of the islands of this American archipelago has not gone unnoticed by celebrities such as Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry, or Anne Hathaway. Some, like former United States President Barack Obama, who is originally from Honolulu, have a vacation home there.
If you don't own a place in Hawaii, the Four Seasons Resort Maui is a very good option. The first season of the series 'The White Lotus' was filmed there, by the way.
In the Uruguayan city of Punta del Este, the yachts, the white sand of its beaches, the nightlife, and the exclusive villas make it one of the favorite destinations of celebrities such as the Argentine model and presenter Valeria Mazza or the French soccer player Zinedine Zidane.
And if they can't decide, there is always the option of getting on a big yacht and just sailing. Millionaires can be found all over the world...
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