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Home · Celebrity

These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016

Check out all their internet-breaking pics and more!
By Cristina Coppin · Updated October 26, 2020

We loved watching our fave celebs jetset off to sunnier skies and warmer temps this year, all while living in the complete lap of luxury. Beyonce, Blue and Jay hit up several major hotstpots, while Teyana served body goals on the beach once again, and Gabby and Dwyane had the most epic triple date trip ever!

01
Beyonce and Jay Z
The Carters are serving ultimate summer vibes on their Hawaiian vacation.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
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02
Beyonce, Jay Z, and Blue Ivy
The Carters are ready for some fun in the sun in Sardina.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
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03
Beyonce and Blue Ivy

She and her mom always have the most adorable mommy-and-me moments.

These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
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Beyonce and Jay Z
Beyonce and Blue Ivy capture a picture perfect moment in Paris.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
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05
Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul and Lebron James
This best friend trio took on Ibiza, Spain with their lovely ladies.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
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06
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union are all smiles while vising Ibiza.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
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Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade
The Wades have fun in the sun in Curacao.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@gabrielleunion/instagram
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Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union shows off her bod while vacationing in Curacao.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@gabrielleunion/ instagram
09
Kandi, Tamar and Tiny
Kandi, Tamar turn up in the Bahamas for Tiny’s birthday celebration.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@kandi/ instagram
10
Ciara

Ciara flaunts her toned body on her tropical vacation.

These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@ciara/ instagram
11
Ciara and Russell
Ciara and Russell take sweet photo on their tropical vacation.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@ciara/ instagram
12
Ciara and Russell
The ultimate romantic getaway ends in a proposal.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@ciara/ instagram
13
Ciara
Ciara takes the sweetest photo with a group of children from Nigeria.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@ciara
14
Eniko and Kevin Hart

Kevin and Eniko enjoy a tropical paradise in St. Barths.

These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@kevinhart4real/ instagram
15
Kevin Hart and Eniko

Kevin and Eniko watch the sunset in St. Barths.

These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@kevinhart4real/ instagram
16
Kevin and Eniko Hart
Kevin and Eniko Hart are taking it easy as they enjoy a bike ride on their Mexican vacay.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@kevingaart4real
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Kevin Hart and Eniko
Kevin Hart and Eniko enjoy that yacht life in St. Barths.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@kevinhart4real/ instagram
18
Kevin Hart and Eniko
Kevin Hart gets up close and personal with a lion in South Africa.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@kevinhart4real/ instagram
19
Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart is part of the pack as he hangs out with some lions in South Africa.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@kevinhart4real/ instagram
20
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend take in this beautiful view of Lugano, Switzerland.

These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@chrissyteigen/ instagram
21
Ludacris and Eudoxie
Ludacris and Eudoxie know how to vacation in style
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@ludacris / instagram
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Ludacris
This is the perfect place for some R&R.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@Ludacris/ instagram
23
Ludacris
Ludacris is on top of the world!
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@ludacris / instagram
24
Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor is surely summertime fine!
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@teyanataylor / instagram
25
Teyana Taylor

Teyana Taylor shows off her killer h=curves while hanging out at the beach.

These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@teyanataylor / instagram
26
Steve Harvey and Marjorie

Steve Harvey and Marjorie celebrate their anniversary like two lovebirds in the sun.

These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@marjorie_harvey/instagram
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Marjorie Harvey

Marjorie Harvey is surely sun-kissed!

These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@Marjorieharvey/ instagram
28
Serena Williams

Serena Williams is a free spirit while on vacay.

These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@serenawilliams/ instagram
29
Teyonah Parris
Teyonah Parris is pretty in floral while on vacation.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@teyonnah
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Teyonah Parris

Teyonah Parris and her bae are picture perfect

These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@teyonahparris/ instagram
31
Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys sail away into the sunset.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@swizzbeatz/ instagram
32
Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys poses for a beautiful photo by the ocean.

These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@Aliciakeys/ instagram
33
Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross’ vacay pics have us ready to pack our bags.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@traceeelissross/ instagram
34
Lala Anthony

Lala Anthony is body goals while vacationing in Puerto Rico.

These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@lala/instagram
35
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj celebrates her birthday like a queen in Turks & Caicos
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@nickiminaj/ instagram
36
Lupita Nyong’o
This photo of Lupita in Bali is absolutely breathtaking.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@lupitanyongo/ instagram
37
Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita Nyong’o sunbathes in beautiful Bali.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@lupitanyongo/ instagram
38
Diddy and Christian

Diddy and his son Christian spend some quality time together in the sun.

These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@iamdiddy / instagram
39
Tisha Campbell and Duane Martin, Holly Robinson and Rodney Peete, Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
40
Cookie and Magic Johnson
Cookie and Magic Johnson take in all the views Venice has to offer.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@magicjohnson/instagram
41
Cookie and Magic Johnson
Cookie and Magic Johnson have a wonderful time celebrating their anniversary in Venice, Italy.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@magicjohnson/ instagram
42
Tichina Arnold

Tichina Arnold is one with the volcano in Costa Rica.

These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@tichinaarnold/ instagram
43
Tichina Arnold
Tichina Arnold enjoys that island life in Anguilla.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@tichinaarnold/ instagram
44
Tia Mowry
Tia Mowry enjoys some fresh coconut water while in the beautiful ocean of Anguilla.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@tiamowry / instagram
45
Tamera Mowry
Tamera Mowry takes a fun photo of the Louvre.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
46
Tamera Mowry
Tamera Mowry enjoys the scenic view of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@tameramowrytwo/ instagram
47
Chanel Iman

Chanel Iman is glowing while out in Dubai.

These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@chaneliman /instagram
48
Chanel Iman
Chanel Iman’s cheeky bikini is perfect while soaking up the sun in the Bahamas.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@chaneliman /instagram
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Chanel Iman
Chanel Iman enjoys a little piece of paradise poolside in Ibiza.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@chaneliman /instagram
50
Chanel Iman
Chanel Iman is on her model-behavior in Turks & Caicos.
These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@chaneliman /instagram
51
Tammy Rivera and Waka Flocka Flame

Tammy Rivera and  Waka Flocka Flame spend some quality time together as a family while vacationing in Negril, Jamaica.

These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@charliesangelll/ instagram
52
Tammy Rivera and Waka Flocka Flame

Tammy and Waka Flacka are dancing in the sun while in Negril.

These Stars Did It Big On Vacation In 2016
@charliesangelll/ instagram
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