Celebrities often flock to the world’s most exclusive vacation spots, from private island getaways to luxurious beachfront retreats. These sun-drenched havens are where the rich and famous unwind in style.
Join us as we take you on a tour of the top vacation spots where A-listers soak up the rays and live the high life. Get ready to add these destinations to your travel bucket list—if you can afford it!
Top Celebrity Hot Spots, according to Travel-Intel
Based on Travel-Intel data, Paris is the number one vacation spot for celebs. The City of Lights is the once-in-a-lifetime place where you want to celebrate or go off for a honeymoon. Tokyo comes in second for the stars’ favorite destinations.
These are two great cities but they certainly don’t come to mind when choosing the next stop to stretch your legs on a beach. So where are these top celebrities’ sunny spots? Let’s see.
1. Dubai, UAE
Travel-Intel uses key metrics such as Instagram hashtag counts to determine which places actors, singers and other public figures choose for their sunny getaways. Relying upon these key metrics, we can conclude that Dubai, UAE, is the ultimate destination for celebrities in this regard.
As a place to sleep, the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab is one of the most extravagant hotels in the world and a favorite in Dubai. It’s hosted Roger Federer, Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Selena Gomez, and Claudia Schiffer, to name a few.
2. Santorini, Greece
Santorini is second on the list. Travel-Intel tells us that it is the most searched location on Google. Known for its dramatic cliffs, whitewashed buildings with blue domes, crystal-clear waters, and breathtaking sunsets, the island offers a mix of natural beauty and vibrant culture.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z were spotted there, while Pretty Little Liars’ Shay Mitchell stayed at the Cavo Tagoo Hotel Santorini in 2017. Angelina Jolie and Heidi Klum have reportedly checked in at the Vedema Resort. See by yourself.
3. Mykonos, Greece
Not too far from Santorini, Mykonos is almost a copy paste of its sister and ranks third on our list of top sunny destinations for celebrities.
Bella Hadid, Leonardo DiCaprio, Paris Hilton, Beyoncé with Jay-Z, Gabrielle Union with Dwyane Wade, Kim Kardashian, and Elon Musk enjoyed a few of the island’s 300 sunny days a year.
Nina Dobrev, Shay Mitchell, Chanel Iman, and Lindsay Lohan chose the Cavoo Tagoo Hotel Mykonos for their stay.
4. Sifnos, Greece
Another Greek beauty, Sifnos comes fourth. This is where Jeff Bezos, Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Margot Robbie and Scarlett Johansson, among others, spent some time vacationing.
5. Bali, Indonesia
Bali is a popular destination for tourists in general and celebrities in particular. Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, and David and Victoria Beckham all stayed there. Kristin Cavallari, Millie Bobby Brown, Shay Mitchell, and Catt Sadler had a good time at the Mulia Resort.
6. Hawaii, United States
Lots of celebrities enjoy basking on a Hawaiian beach. Among others: Beyoncé and Jay Z, Maria Sharapova, Anna Kendrick, Megan Fox, Jude Law, Lindsey Lohan, Barack and Michelle Obama, Shawn Mendes, and Matthew McConaughey. Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Morrison, his wife Renee and their son, Revel James Makai, enjoyed some quality time at the breathtaking Mauna Lani Resort.
Mary Fitzgerald and Romain Bonnet stayed at the Ritz-Carlton Maui, while the five-star Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina has been visited by Sydney Sweeney, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, and Amy Schumer, just to name a few.
7. The French Riviera, France
The French Riviera, or Côte d’Azur, is a glamorous stretch of coastline along the southeastern Mediterranean, known for its picturesque towns like Nice, Cannes, and Saint-Tropez, and its vibrant mix of art, culture, and sophisticated charm.
Jay Z, Beyoncé, Victoria and David Beckham, Keanu Reeves, Naomi Campbell, and Bethenny Frankel all went to Saint-Tropez for their vacations.
Of course, Cannes, with its annual film festival, has also attracted its share of stars, such as Robert Pattinson, Scarlett Johansson, Priyanka Chopra, and Nick Jonas, who have all been guests at the historic five-star property Hôtel Martinez.
Our List of Sought-After Celebrity Destinations
Undoubtedly, Dubai, Greece and the French Riviera are very popular among international celebrities. Other countries, however, offer high-quality seaside resorts with almost endless sunshine.
Here’s our list of countries and their most popular destinations for celebs.
8. Mexico
What helps this country is its proximity to Hollywood. The celebs’ main base of operations in Mexico is unquestionably Cabo San Lucas, located in Los Cabos, the quintessential sunny destination with its stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and luxurious resorts. No wonder George Clooney once owned a beachfront mansion there.
Many names chose Cabo San Lucas as a vacation spot: Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith, Justin Timberlake, Robert De Niro, Jennifer Aniston, Sean Penn, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hailey and Justin Bieber, Tom Holland, the Jonas brothers, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, country-pop singer and songwriter Kelsea Ballerini, Leonardo DiCaprio and Bar Refaeli, Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, Jessica Alba, and Olivia Culpo.
Selling Sunset star Heather Rae Young and her fiance Tarek El Moussa celebrated their engagement in Cabo San Lucas. Young isn’t the only Selling Sunset cast member to have been there: Jason Oppenheim and Emma Hernan did the same.
English model and actress Cara Delevingne enjoyed stunning waterfront views from the Esperanza Resort. Taraji P. Henson jetted off to Los Cabos for a getaway with her then-fiance Kelvin Hayden at the Nobu Hotel. War Dogs star Miles Teller celebrated his 33rd birthday with his wife Keleigh Sperry with a romantic getaway at the One&Only Palmilla Resort.
Riverdale co-stars Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse headed out to the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal for a post-Christmas vacation. Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband Brad Falchuk escaped for a romantic weekend to the Four Seasons Costa Palmas.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Teresa Giudice and her fiancé Luis Ruelas rang in the New Year with a fireworks show at the Taboo Beach Club. Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, the Kardashians, and Jessica Alba chose to stay at Las Ventanas al Paraíso resort.
Another Mexican area popular with celebrities is the Riviera Maya. This stretch of coastline along Mexico’s eastern Yucatán Peninsula offers beautiful beaches and luxurious resorts.
Zoey Deutch enjoyed a stay at the St. Regis Kanai Resort to celebrate its grand opening. Model Chanel Iman and her NFL boyfriend, Davon Godchaux, preferred the Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts.
Vikings star Alexander Ludwig and his wife Lauren experienced their romantic babymoon at the tropical escape La Casa de la Playa. Simone Biles went with friends to Garza Blanca Resort and Spa.
Summer House stars and new couple Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke celebrated their first Valentine’s Day with a luxurious weekend getaway to Grand Velas Riviera Maya.
9. Italy
This European country is not necessarily famous for its beaches, but its southern regions are drenched in golden warmth, with clear skies stretching endlessly over sparkling seas… and they’ve always been a place of choice for celebs.
One of the places where you can come across stars in Italy is the breathtaking Lake Como. How would anyone not appreciate this lake nestled at the base of the Alps? Yes, we hear you: Lake Como is in the northern part of Italy, but we thought the region was too beautiful to be cast aside. Breaking the rules once will not hurt!
That said, George and Amal Clooney bought a property in Laglio, one of the lakeside towns. The regular presence of the couple, along with that of other stars like Madonna, Richard Branson, and Sylvester Stallone, has only fueled the lake’s reputation as a celebrity hotspot.
Among other well-known personalities, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got an early start there in May 2024. The couple stayed at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo Villa Sola Cabiati, and so did Gwen Stefani and Natalie Portman.
Other visitors include the Season 25 Bachelor Matt James and his ex-girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell, Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly, as well as Chrissy Teigen.
The Amalfi Coast is another Italian region admired by celebrities. The Amalfi Coast is a stunning stretch of coastline in southern Italy that boasts charming towns like Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello, offering a blend of Mediterranean beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture.
Sofia Vergara celebrated her 51st birthday there with a friend in July 2023. American fashion model Christy Turlington also took a trip to the Amalfi Coast, just like Neil Patrick Harris, Christy Turlington, and Lana Condor.
The cliff-side town of Positano is a true hotbed for celebrities on their Mediterranean getaways. Shay Mitchell made a stop there at the Villa Fiorentino during a week of celebrations with her Pretty Little Liars co-star Troian Bellisario.
Gwyneth Paltrow, Olivia Palermo, Karlie Kloss, Poppy Delevingne, Sting, Rod Stewart, Beyonce, and The Rolling Stones have also been spotted relaxing amid the famous colored houses. American model and actress Emily Ratajkowski, Kylie Jenner, Reese Witherspoon, Anne Hathaway, and Sienna Miller chose to stay at Le Sirenuse.
This section on Italy wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Capri, this stunning island in the Bay of Naples. Its famous attractions include the Blue Grotto, the iconic Faraglioni rock formations, and the historic town of Anacapri.
Among the celebs who chose this sunny destination as a vacation spot are Leonardo DiCaprio, Lindsay Lohan, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, and Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
10. Spain
Spain is a vibrant, sun-soaked destination known for its beautiful beaches, warm Mediterranean climate, and lively culture. Now, what mythical region comes to mind when mentioning Spain? If you answered Ibiza, you’re right on track.
Ibiza is definitely one of Europe’s favorite nightlife playgrounds. The list of celebs who had a blast there is quite long (and incomplete): Katy Perry, Shakira, Cristiano Ronaldo, Jade Jagger, Paris Hilton, Justin Bieber, Orlando Bloom, Kim Kardashian, Kate Moss, and Gia Giudice.
Bella Thorne, Alessandra Ambrosio, Kaitlynn Carter, and Brody Jenner, among other big names, had a stay at the five-star resort Hacienda Na Xamena.
Lionel Messi and Zinedine Zidane own a villa on the island.
Another great Spanish destination for celebs is Mallorca, the largest of the Balearic Islands. One of the most famous hotels in Mallorca is La Residencia, which was chosen by Alexa Chung, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Tom Hanks, Bruce Springsteen, and even the late Princess Diana, among many others.
11. The Maldives
The Maldives may be the smallest country in Asia, but it’s certainly not the smallest in celebs’ hearts. The Maldives is a country and archipelagic state in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Sri Lanka and India. This tropical paradise is famous for its luxury resorts, marine life and unique overwater bungalows.
Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rochelle Hume, Madonna, Sophie Turner, Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk, Jennifer Aniston, Leonardo DiCaprio, the Kardashians, as well as the Beckhams are just some of the A-listers to have graced the shores of the Maldives in recent years, with Hotel Soneva Jani as a favorite lodging place.
Millie Bobby Brown posted from the Soneva Fushi on Kunfunadhoo Island, just where Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas spent their honeymoon. Stanley Fucci also vacationed there.
Josh and Audra Duhamel also honeymooned in The Maldives, where they stayed at the Luxury eco-resort Soneva Kiri, located on the remote island of Koh Kood.
Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina spent some time at the award-winning beach resort One&Only Reethi Rah. Lebron James chose the UNESCO haven Four Seasons Private Island Maldives.
Paris Hilton and Carter Reum, as well as Bachelor Nation alums Hannah Godwin and Dylan Barbour stayed at the awesome Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi resort, just like Serena Williams, Alessandra Ambrosio, Emily Ratajkowski, and Shakira.
Lindsay Lohan had a stay at the W Maldives resort.
12. Bora Bora
Bora Bora is another tropical paradise in the South Pacific Ocean, part of French Polynesia. As in the Maldives, Bora Bora is renowned for its luxurious overwater bungalows.
At least three couples, Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman, as well as Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux when they were together, chose Bora Bora for their honeymoons.
Eva Longoria, Justin Bieber, Jimmy Kimmel, Courteney Cox, Jason Bateman, Leonardo DiCaprio, John Legend, and Chrissy Teigen have been spotted holidaying there.
Selling Sunset‘s Christine Quinn and her husband Christian Richard lounged in tiki-inspired villas at the Four Season Resort Bora Bora.
Paris Hilton and Carter Reum, the Kardashians, Joanna Krupa, Sofia Vergara, and Joe Manganiello stayed at the Conrad Bora Bora Nui Resort.
13. Turks and Caicos
This British Overseas Territory consists of over 40 islands and cays, with only 8 inhabited. The islands boast some of the best beaches in the Caribbean, with powdery white sand and warm, turquoise waters that are perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing.
Matt Damon, Kylie and Kendall Jenner, Ben Affleck, Julia Roberts, Hailey and Justin Bieber, Oprah Winfrey, Brad Pitt, Cara Delevingne, Christie Brinkley, Drew Barrymore, Bill Gates, Shaquille O’Neal, Sofia Vergara, Brooke Shields and her husband Chris Henchy all vacationed there.
After finishing filming Season 9 of Million Dollar Listing New York, Ryan Serhant and his wife Emilia Bechrakis jetted off to Turks and Caicos at COMO Parrot Cay.
The Saved by the Bell alum Mario Lopez and his family hit the sand at the Beaches Resort.
The Kardashians stayed at the Amanyara retreat.
14. Saint-Barthélemy, French West Indies
Saint-Barthélemy is a beautiful volcanic island fully encircled by shallow reefs. The Kardashians, Dua Lipa, Beyoncé, Miranda Kerr, Leonardo DiCaprio, Pippa Middleton, Jeff Bezos, Naomi Campbell, Harrison Ford, Gwen Stefani, Heidi Klum, Ben Affleck, Teresa Giudice and her husband Luis Ruelas went on vacation on the island.
Bethenny Frankel of Real Housewives of New York stayed at Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa.
15. Anguilla, British West Indies
Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, lying east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and directly north of Saint Martin. Anguilla is a Caribbean A-list haven with the Four Seasons and Cap Juluca Belmond hotels as their main lodging spots.
Among the famous vacationers who spent time in Anguilla are Leonardo DiCaprio, Liam Neeson, Sandra Bullock, Paul McCartney, Paris Hilton, Denzel Washington, Michael Jordan, Sofia Richie, Cody Rigsby, Jennifer Aniston, and Penelope Cruz.
16. Bahamas
What would be a list of the top spots for celebrities without the Bahamas? This tropical destination consists of over 700 islands and cays scattered across the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Here, we talk about a perfect vacation destination for beach lovers, adventure seekers, and those looking to relax in a serene setting.
TikTok star Charli D’Amelio celebrated her 19th birthday at the Baha Mar resort on Cable Beach. In April 2021, Super Bowl LV champ Rob Gronkowski also took his family to the Baha Mar to celebrate his mom Diane’s 60th birthday. Selling Sunset’s Mary Fitzgerald also checked in there with her husband Romain Bonnet.
Teresa Giudice and Luis Ruelas, on their side, chose The Ocean Club for their stay, a Four Seasons resort on Paradise Island with five miles of white-sand beaches.
Both Drake and DJ Khaled spent a Memorial Day Weekend at The Cove Resort at Atlantis. Katie Holmes and her daughter Suri chose the same resort.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce opted for the Rosalita House Villa, a palatial beachfront villa on Harbour Island.
17. United States
Apart from Hawaii, the Miami area is another great spot for celebs. Note that we chose to leave California aside, as most Hollywood celebs live.
When in Miami, A-listers often stay at the Villa Casa Casuarina, the decadent former mansion of Gianni Versace. Past guests include Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Justin Bieber, Drake, and Heather Graham.
When Demi Lovato performed the National Anthem at the Superbowl 2020, she relaxed at the Asahi Villa at the Nobu Hotel Miami Beach. Madonna enjoyed a stay at the fanciful Faena Hotel Miami Beach while visiting the city for her Raising Malawi benefit.
Lots of stars own a property in the Miami area, among others Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias, David Beckham, Lionel Messi, and Pharrell Williams.
These sun-soaked celebrity vacation spots offer the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and breathtaking scenery. Whether it’s the secluded beaches of the Maldives or the vibrant energy of Ibiza, these exclusive destinations provide the ultimate escape for A-listers looking to unwind in style.
Dreaming of a getaway fit for the stars? It might be time to start planning your own!