Vacation spots are getting more and more crowded it seems and one reason for that is social media. It is easy to snap a pic now and post it for everyone to see. But even before social media existed, famous tourist spots have been visited by thousands of people on any given day. They are beautiful, historical, rich in culture, or a combination of the three. Whichever the case may be, there is close to zero probability that any regular person could spot a famous celebrity in any of these popular vacation spots. It's because celebrities are kind of a breathing, walking and talking natural wonder themselves, they kind of like steal the show in a vacation spot whenever they visit one. Although it's not their intention, and although the crowd did not mean to gather around them, it's how it's been since the dawn of Hollywood film and TV. This is why celebrities, especially the A-listers, tend to go to places that no other kind of person can afford to go to.
These places could be secret hideaway spots in popular tourist cities, ultra-extravagant hotels with price tags that no other subpar celebrity can afford. Private resorts, private islands, even islands that they actually own. These celebs defy all logic when it comes to the ultimate vacation spot, how they do it and when they do it we'll never know and understand. These are isolated and secluded spots, even unreachable by the most innovative and resourceful paparazzi. But even the greatest and most secretive celebrity gets found out soon enough. This article will showcase amazing places, vacation spots or secret hideaways that celebrities have visited and spent their vacations on, and what's more amazing, is that they were caught on camera, or they posted the pics themselves.
27 30. Seychelles
It's wrong to start this article without mentioning Seychelles. This is a veritable island riddled with celebrities, they travel from everywhere to get to these islands in the Indian Ocean. A group of islands nearest East Africa, Seychelles is a wonderland for celebrities looking to spend a quiet time with their family and loved ones. One such celebrity is Julianne Hough. The multi-talented dancer, actress, and singer spent a honeymoon with husband Brooks Laich on the Frigate Island last year.
26 29. Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
The Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda sits in the northeastern part of Rwanda, a country located in Africa, just south of the equator. Near this park is an exclusive lodge called the Bisate Lodge where a stay could cost more than a thousand dollars per head, per night, at least. Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia De Rossi stayed here and trekked their way up the volcanoes to witness gorilla families in their natural habitat. Rwanda is one of the stops in this African vacation the celebrity couple had early this year.
25 28. French Riviera
The French Riviera is a haven for exclusive beaches and celebrity hotspots. This is where Cannes and Saint-Tropez are located, and not to mention the celebrity-clad Monte Carlo in Monaco. The French Riviera might as well be one of the most lucrative places in Europe. Speaking of celebrities who travel a lot, we have here the power couple Victoria and David Beckham chilling with Sir Elton John himself. They are just relaxing in the French Riviera, taking that downtime in this very exclusive spot in the world.
24 27. Palawan, Philippines
Palawan is a place in the Philippines that is most famous for its beaches and exclusive resorts. One such resort is Amanpulo, a favorite of celebrities such as Brad Pitt and Beyonce. Bill Gates even visited the place once. It’s that kind of resort where you won’t see anyone else, but the service people are there ready for the guests and their needs at an instant’s notice. Pretty Little Liars actress Troian Bellisario had a pretty little nice vacation in Amanpulo.
23 26. Cocoa Island, the Maldives
There are a number of islands in the Maldives that are proud to cater to celebrities and elites, one good example is the Cocoa Island. It is one of the most expensive islands to visit in the Indian Ocean - surrounded by a group of islands. But Bollywood actor Ashish Chowdhry chose to stay at Lily Beach Resort and Spa. It’s only the recipient of the 2018 All-Inclusive Resort award as presented by the World Travel Awards. Ashish Chowdhry spent a wonderful time there with his wife Samita.
22 25. Faena Hotel, Miami
Some celebrities seem to get attracted to the world-class Faena Hotel. Not only is it a guaranteed luxury hotel, but it is also a hotel like no other. It was designed by Catherine Martin and Baz Luhrmann, the Hollywood costume designer and director (respectively) behind The Great Gatsby, and is a glamorous hotel through and through. Forbes Travel Guide has just awarded the famed hotel, for the second consecutive year, with the coveted Five-Star award for 2018. In this picture is actor Adrien Brody, who surely enjoyed the Faena in Miami Beach.
21 24. Chalet Zermatt Peak, Switzerland
Luxury vacations do not all come with sand, sun, and waves at the beach. It can also be had atop mountains, in the snow, and while skiing and snowboarding. There is a five-star luxury chalet in Switzerland called Chalet Zermatt Peak. Guests get pampered with two massages per day, personalized breakfasts and a 5-course dinner from a kitchen headed by a Michelin-starred chef. Kate’s sister, Pippa Middleton, had a ski vacation in Switzerland recently, perhaps she stayed in the luxury chalet?
20 23. Villa Manzu, Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a country in Central America, right between Panama and Nicaragua. It is a country almost bordered by water, and would normally have famous beaches and resorts. There is one visited by celebrity Kim Kardashian called Villa Manzu. It is an elite resort, called a private residence, offering only eight suites to guests. A paradise in Central America that guarantees privacy and solace, making it a magnet to vacationing celebrities. This was one of many destinations that Kim and her gang visited last year.
19 22. Amangiri Resort, Utah
At the southern end of Utah lies a gem of a resort called the Amangiri Resort. It’s a resort but instead of an ocean view, there is a magical view of the desert. It’s an exclusive resort that only the richest can afford, it seems. Celebrities that have stayed here are Drew Barrymore, Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and Jason Statham and his beautiful wife, model, and actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Hollywood celebs won’t have to take a long plane ride to enjoy this place, it’s right here on the same continent.
18 21. Laucala Island, Fiji
If you’ve watched the Jim Carrey film The Truman Show, you might remember the island that he wanted to escape to. It’s Fiji. Fiji is an island, where Australia is the nearest continent, located in the easternmost part of the Pacific Ocean. One famous celebrity getaway in Fiji is the Laucala Island. It’s a luxurious resort visited by elite guests from all over the world. Fast and Furious star Ludacris had a nice picture of his vacation on the Fiji island.
17 20. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
To the right of Cuba is a country called Turks and Caicos. It’s a small patch of islands that’s a famous destination for celebrities and, in this photo’s case, football, sorry, soccer, dark-haired superstar Leo Messi. The FC Barcelona striker is one of the most recent high profile guests in the Turks and Caicos Grace Bay and Providenciales resorts. He was there three years ago. Other esteemed celebrity guests were late night talk show host Conan O’Brien, singer Alicia Keys, basketball great LeBron James, and singer Rihanna.
16 19. Cannes, France
The home of the famous film festival is also a hideaway spot of popular celebrities. As a matter of fact, Jay Z and Beyonce’s recent vacation was here in Cannes. Located along the French Riviera, Cannes is not only popular for the ever-prestigious Cannes Film Festival, but it is also a sought-after vacation destination for A-list celebrities. The two Grammy Award collectors spent a vacation with the whole fam in Cannes. If the celebrity power couple does not encourage you to spend time there, we don’t know what will.
15 18. Bora Bora
Halle Berry rarely posts pictures of her vacations on social media, but Bora Bora is such a beautiful place that the Oscar-winning actress could not help herself. She posted images of her and her two beautiful children while spending the summer in Bora Bora. Bora Bora is part of the more than one hundred islands that comprise the French Polynesian archipelago. It is situated in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean, miles away from any landmass on earth, how isolated could you ever want to be, right?
14 17. Hayman Island Resort, Australia
It’s great to be a celebrity! Having a TV show and shooting some episodes at a beach resort halfway around the world, that’s an experience anyone would like to have. The cast of Modern Family, an ABC sitcom currently on its tenth season, flew to the land down under for a holiday episode shooting back in their fifth season. It was business mixed with pleasure for the cast and crew of the award-winning TV show. Of course, they went to the Great Barrier Reef. Some of them may even have toured or stayed at the exclusive Hayman Island Resort.
13 15. Los Cabos, Mexico
When asked about their favorite vacation spots, Jennifer Aniston answered Los Cabos. The humble Friends ensemble cast member turned A-list Hollywood celebrity has been to a lot of places for her vacations, but this little Mexican paradise holds a very special place in her heart. Located in the southernmost edge of Mexico in Baja California Sur, the images alone of this place would make us want to go there more than once as well. Jen’s been there many times with friends and family.
12 14. Cape Town, South Africa
Ever consistently, Cape Town has been voted as one of the world’s best cities, most recently at number 13 by Travel and Leisure. The Mother City is a popular vacation spot, and in 2016, it was a celebrity couple that spent their honeymoon in the amazing city. American R&B singer Ciara married Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and had their romantic getaway in Cape Town. Other celebrities who stayed and absolutely loved the city were Miley Cyrus, Vin Diesel, and the king of pop himself, Michael Jackson.
11 13. Thailand
Thailand is famous for its beaches and is known as a summer tourist destination all over the world. Celebrities often visit the Asian country for their much-needed break and often have a tremendous experience. Baywatch (the 2018 film) actress Priyanka Chopra visited Thailand for pleasure and business. She shot a commercial for Thailand tourism and had an elephant acting alongside her. The shoot was taken in the Kaziranga National Park. Priyanka recently married longtime boyfriend Nick Jonas of yes, The Jonas Brothers.
10 12. Tahiti
Tahiti is located in French Polynesia, it is the largest island there. It also is the venue for a number of great resorts like the St. Regis Bora Bora Resort and the Villa Corallina. Just in October, James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan spent a nice vacation in Tahiti. Save for a shark scare, everything else was perfect for the 007 hunk’s vacay. Other celebrities who’ve been to Tahiti were actress Nicole Kidman, singer Carrie Underwood, and the legendary Godfather, Marlon Brando.
9 11. Indigo Bay Resort, Mozambique
In Africa, just northeast of South Africa is a country not really known by tourists in general but is a bonafide celebrity getaway spot. The African country of Mozambique is a country facing the Indian Ocean to the east. It was perfect, crystal clear waters and white, powdery sands. There is a resort located in the Bazaruto island called the Indigo Bay Resort. It has beach chalets and villas with abundant marine life right there on the coast. South African rapper AKA spent a wonderful time in Mozambique with his “queen”.
8 10. Necker Island, the Virgin Islands
Speaking of islands owned by celebrities, the Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands may be one of the most popular ones on Earth. Owned by British philanthropist and business magnate Sir Richard Branson, Necker Island has a long list of celebrity guests since its acquisition in 1978. The 74 acres of land has complete facilities and was a vacation venue for famous names such as Oscar winner Kate Winslet, Harry Styles, Mick Jagger, Harrison Ford, and the former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle.