Remember when we let you in on the top 10 celebrity summer vacation spots? Well, now we will give you an inside peek into the stars’ favorite winter destinations.
1. Las Ventanas al Paraíso Resort, Los Cabos, Mexico
Regardless of the season, Los Cabos is always a great vacation spot! Main attractions include sport fishing, golf, water sports and whale-watching. A long white beach surrounded by giant Jacuzzi suites awaits you and celebs such as each year celebs like Jennifer Lopez, Leonardo DiCaprio and Scarlett Johansson.
2. The Setay, Miami, Florida
Asian minimalism meets opulence in this hotel, iconic for its central courtyard with a reflecting pool. And don’t forget about the encased-in-coral Jacuzzi tubs! Major fashion and entertainment events like the Fall Fashion Week have taken place by the pool, and resort’s recording studio (designed by Lenny Kravitz) has been used by Jay-Z, Timbaland and Chris Brown. Furthermore, there is a team whose sole responsibility is looking after famous guests. It’s not by chance that it is a favorite destination of Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton and Britney Spears.
3. Round Hill Hotels and Villas, Montego Bay, Jamaica
The tropical beaches, Caribbean climate and friendliness of the Jamaican people makes Round Hill a perfect location to spend an amazing Winter vacation. Let’s not forget the ocean views, with horizon pools and mahogany beds! Celebrities that have been hotel guests include Ewan McGregor, Ralph Lauren and Paul McCartney.
4. Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos (British Caribbean Islands)
There are no cars on this Caribbean island, only golf carts. And the paparazzis can only reach the island by boat. Maybe this was one of the reasons Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner married and honeymooned on its beach. Moreover, during Winter, there are not as many mosquitos as in warmer months, but don’t forget to use your bug spray though! Bruce Willis, the Seinfelds and Ashton Kutcher have also enjoyed cocktails by the pool on New Year’s Eve.
5. Eden Rock, St. Bart’s (French Caribbean Island)
Close to British Virgin Islands, lies the tropical paradise of Eden Rock on St. Barth’s. And the Villa Rockstar was the location chosen by John Lennon to record “Imagine”. These 8 square miles of island has plenty of exotic iguanas, night-blooming cacti and fabulous beaches. Eden Rock’s main villa includes a private office, a private gym, two pools, a garage with cars and a fully equipped recording studio. Tom Hanks and Mick Jagger were guests in previous winters. Other celeb spots around the area are Hotel Taiwana and Hotel Le Toiny, where Harrison Ford and Beyonce have been spotted.
6. Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Temperatures ranges from 22 to 29 ºC (71 to 84ºF) in December and January in Rio de Janeiro. Our Winter is the Brazilian Summer, so it’s the perfect time to travel to South America if you are looking for sun. You might recognize the hotel in the picture because it’s the most iconic hotel in Brazil, and has been featured in several films. It has played host to lots of celebrities in the 1920s, like John Wayne, Ava Gardner and Marlene Dietrich. In 2009, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes came for a visit. And Justin Bieber was there in Winter 2011 too.
7. Molori Safari Lodge, South Africa
For those who like African wildlife with luxury accommodations, this is the place to go. Guests take drives to look for elephants, buffalos, black and white rhinos, cheetahs and even nearly extinct species like pangolins (Lily Allen was one of the lucky guests to spot them!). Wintertime guests have included Kate Moss, Lily Allen and Mischa Barton. One of the best digital telescopes in Africa is used to stargaze at night.
8. Little Nell, Aspen, Colorado
Five-star, five-diamond property Little Nell is the only hotel with ski-in ski-out access to historic Aspen Mountain, where people like Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey and Jack Nicholson have enjoyed their winter holidays. Apart from being remote and private, this hotel has attracted celebrities like Mariah Carey and Kate Hudson for being so pet-friendly it has pet dining menus and dog beds. When planning a visit, don’t forget the Jeep tours and fly-fishing activities offered at the hotel’s “Adventure Team.” You can’t miss it!
9. Rock House, Bahamas
This no-paparazzi island is famous for “mixing princess and plumbers”, according to Wallace Tutt, owner of a 10-room resort in there. It’s just one hour from Fort Lauderdale, and you can rent golf carts to travel around the island. Views of the pink sand beach make this place even more romantic. Celebrities spotted in the wintertime are Colin Farrell, David Copperfield and Robert De Niro.
10. Bardutt’s Palace Hotel, St. Moritz, Switzerland
And finally, we can’t leave out Europe! how couldn’t we talk about Europe! Guests of this dreamlike 19th-century style hotel are chauffeured from the train station in a 1967 Rolls Royce. This dry-weather village is located at 1856 meters above sea level. The hotel is only open during winter, and some celebs that have been spotted there are Hugh Grant, George Clooney and Prince Charles.
So which one do you want to go the most?
Written by Pol Smith
