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15 Celebrity Vacations That Gave Us Serious Wanderlust in 2018

These celebrity vacations were the ultimate travel goals in 2018.
15 Celebrity Vacations That Gave Us Serious Wanderlust in 2018
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By Danielle Pointdujour · Updated December 6, 2020
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If there was one word to describe the adventures celebs had in 2018, wanderlust would definitely be it. From the beaches of Mexico to the peaks of South Africa, our favorite jetsetting celebs gave a serious case of wanderlust and plenty of #travelgoals to add to our vision boards. We rounded up fifteen of our favorite celebrity getaways from this year that had us ready to book a flight asap. Check out these photos to find some inspiration for your next global adventure – maybe our faves will give you a serious case of wanderlust too.
 
01
Teyana Taylor
Teyana served us nothing but body in the Bahamas.
15 Celebrity Vacations That Gave Us Serious Wanderlust in 2018
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02
Will Smith
Will Smith says namaste from the Taj Mahal in Agra, India.
15 Celebrity Vacations That Gave Us Serious Wanderlust in 2018
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03
Ciara and Russell Wilson
This year the couple crossed one of the 7 World Wonders off their bucket list when they visited the Great Wall of China.
15 Celebrity Vacations That Gave Us Serious Wanderlust in 2018
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04
Angela Bassett
After ruling Wakanda, Angela Bassett deserved some down town in Mexico.
15 Celebrity Vacations That Gave Us Serious Wanderlust in 2018
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05
Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade
Who would’ve known that when Gabi and D. Wade hit France this summer on their #WadeWorldTour, that they were really on a babymoon.
15 Celebrity Vacations That Gave Us Serious Wanderlust in 2018
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06
LeToya Luckett-Walker
Mommy-to-be LeToya Luckett was simply glowing on her babymoon to Oahu, Hawaii.
15 Celebrity Vacations That Gave Us Serious Wanderlust in 2018
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07
Alicia Keys
Alicia gave us a moment when she walked with the spirits of kings and queens in Egypt.
15 Celebrity Vacations That Gave Us Serious Wanderlust in 2018
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08
Marjorie Harvey
Marjorie went all the way to Chiang Mai, Thailand to make new friends.
15 Celebrity Vacations That Gave Us Serious Wanderlust in 2018
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09
Monica Brown
Monica conquered fears and made new friends in West Bay, Cayman Islands.
15 Celebrity Vacations That Gave Us Serious Wanderlust in 2018
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10
Angela Simmons
Angela brought the heat to Wahoo Bay Beach in Haiti.
15 Celebrity Vacations That Gave Us Serious Wanderlust in 2018
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11
Simone Biles
After snatching up all that Olympic gold, Simone Biles was all smiles in Mexico.
15 Celebrity Vacations That Gave Us Serious Wanderlust in 2018
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12
Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland and son Titan took in views from the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa.
15 Celebrity Vacations That Gave Us Serious Wanderlust in 2018
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13
Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita indulged in self care at the relaxing Mii Amo spa in Arizona.
15 Celebrity Vacations That Gave Us Serious Wanderlust in 2018
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14
Tiffany Haddish
Tiffany sailed the Greek Isles in style.
15 Celebrity Vacations That Gave Us Serious Wanderlust in 2018
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15
Danielle Brooks
Danielle went down under to Australia to tackle climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
15 Celebrity Vacations That Gave Us Serious Wanderlust in 2018
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TOPICS:  black celebs travel