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Celeb-Approved Vacation Spots

Celeb-Approved Vacation Spots
By · January 5, 2010October 29, 2020
01
St. Barths

Spotted: Beyonce and Jay-Z, Russell Simmons, Usher, Prince, designer Marc Jacobs.

The scoop: Known for it’s pristine beaches, St. Barths (also known as St. Barts) is located in the French Caribbean near St. Martin and Anguilla. But unlike other celeb magnets, this small island is all about keeping it low-key and uber-exclusive.

02
On to the next yacht

The hardest working couple in the game play just as hard. Here Beyonce and Jay-Z relax on a yacht docked in St. Barts a few days before Bey’s private New Year’s Eve performance on board yet another yacht.

03
Hawaii

Spotted: The Obama’s, Snoop Dogg, Pharell Williams.

The scoop: Hawaii is a natural paradise, thanks to it’s breathtaking scenery. Its this mix of eternal sunshine and scenery that President Obama grew up in. First Lady Michelle Obama has said “You can’t really understand Barack until you understand Hawaii.”

04
Aloha Hawaii

First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha arrive at the Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu, Hawaii for their annual Christmas vacation.

05
Barbados

Spotted: Rihanna, Alexander Burke, Serena Williams and Common.

The scoop: Just three hours from Miami, Barbados is currently enjoying it’s time as a celeb vacation spot, thanks to it’s exclusive hotels and spas and need we mention the azure beaches? It’s also where Tiger Woods tied the knot with Elin Nordegren in 2004.

06
Beach body

British singer Alexandra Burke kicks it on the exclusive Sandy Lane beach in Barbados.

07
South Beach

Spotted: Spike Lee, Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, Chris Brown, Akon.

The scoop: South Beach is red hot, much like the A-listers who frequent the Miami district. Come vacay time celebs flock to the beach for some much needed r&r and a chance to take in the sun, sand and sights.

08
Miami Heat

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade are beach ready during their vacay in South Beach over Christmas.

09
Aspen

Spotted: Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon, Seal and Heidi Klum.

The scoop: Considered “the” ski destination to the stars, Aspen has a small-town vibe that’s perfect for celebs looking to get away from the madness.

10
Skiing the slopes

Every December finds Mariah Carey in Aspen, where her mother also owns a jewelry store.

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