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Celeb-Approved Vacation Spots

Celeb-Approved Vacation Spots
By Essence · Updated October 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.

Celeb-Approved Vacation Spots
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.

Celeb-Approved Vacation Spots
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.”

Celeb-Approved Vacation Spots
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.

Celeb-Approved Vacation Spots
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.

Celeb-Approved Vacation Spots
06
Beach body

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

Celeb-Approved Vacation Spots
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.

Celeb-Approved Vacation Spots
08
Miami Heat

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

Celeb-Approved Vacation Spots
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.

Celeb-Approved Vacation Spots
10
Skiing the slopes

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

Celeb-Approved Vacation Spots