While
Lake Como
was the former setting of party boy George Clooney's famous lake house,
it went up for sale last year in search of a more quiet, less paparazzi
hounded vacation home. So where are all the celebs vacationing these
days? If you're interested in rubbing elbows with the rich and famous we
uncover the best spots to celeb watch while working on your tan.
Saint Barth (Barts)
With
the largest hotel on the island holding less than 60 rooms, this
ultra-chic island is the top getaway of choice by many A-listers. A
favorite of Gwen Stefani, Beyonce and Lindsay Lohan, the majority of St.
Bart's is made up of private villas for the utmost in secret escapades.
The main hangout?
Nikki Beach.
Modeled after the European minimalist, contemporary look and feel as
the haute beach club's other international locations, guests at Nikki
Beach St. Barths can relax and enjoy the simplistic beauty of plush
beds, chic drapery, trademark teepees, and pillows galore at this swanky
party spot.
Amalfi Coast
Kim Kardashian's sexy honeymoon spot with new hubby Kris Humphries, the Amalfi Coast in Italy is secluded and picturesque. Staying at a two story private chalet at the Hotel Santa Caterina,
the five-star accommodations have also been said to have hosted
Elizabeth Taylor and power couple Brangelina. Known for its grottos,
twisting coastlines and steep cliffs, Amalfi is rugged, sexy and
sheltered for both a beach escape and cultural expedition.
Bora Bora
Filmed recently on the Kardashians for Kris and Bruce Jenner's anniversary, Bora Bora has been the honeymoon spot of Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman and hosted Alyssa Milano and Christina Applegate. Sandwiched
between a lagoon and a barrier reef, the center of the island holds the
remnants of an extinct volcano rising to two peaks, Mount Pahia and
Mount Otemanu. It is one of the 120 islands that make up the French
French Polynesia, divided into five archipelagos.
Hawaii
The
summer vacation spot of Reese Witherspoon, Jake Gyllenhaal, Julia
Roberts and young lovebirds Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, Hawaii has
always been a favorite of families and couples alike. With the most popular island being Kauai, be sure to visit Tunnels Beach to see sea turtles, eels and other mammals and the picturesque Na'aina Kai Botanical Gardens.
Saint Tropez
Made famous by Diddy
, Saint Tropez
has also seen the likes of Kate Moss, Avril Lavigne, Hugh Jackman,
Simon Cowell this year. Neighboring swanky Cannes, this playpen on the
French Riviera has been dubbed the 'playground to jetsetters, fashion
models, and millionaires.' The hottest nightclub in town is the
Les Caves du Roy, where if you make it past the velvet rope, a beer alone will run you $33. Bring your black card to ensure a good time.
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