Every vacation has an agenda. If rubbing elbows with Hollywood’s hottest team players is high on yours, then check out these 10 hopping locales to get a chance at your brush with pop culture royalty right now.
Boston
Beantown hasn’t always been the Hollywood hot spot that it’s become in recent years. After Leonardo DiCaprio and Jack Nicholson started treading through the Union Bay Oyster House while filming Martin Scorcese’s “The Departed” in 2006, it’s opened up to more and more celebrities and directors. Ben Affleck is no novice when it comes to hanging out here though – he was seen all over his home town this fall shooting “The Town.” Not to be outdone, Katie Holmes and her look-alike-tyke Suri were spotted jogging around Boston University’s track while Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz worked on “Knight and Day.”
New York
New York, however, is much more familiar with A-listers traipsing its avenues in head-to-toe tailoring – especially during Fashion Week. This month, the city flooded with star-studded celebs and bold designers that transformed Bryant Park into a carousel of couture. Veterans like Madonna and Victoria Beckham relaxed into their proudly observant places, while up-and-coming socialites like Lauren Conrad, Leighton Meester, and Emmy Rossum dug in their stilettos to learn from the best.
Los Angeles
Let’s face it, you can find celebrities gallivanting around Los Angeles any day of the year, but with the Oscars just around the corner, the hottest big screen stars will all be in the area very soon. Aside from those who roam the scene on a daily basis (read: Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton), fresh faces like Colin Firth, Zoe Saldana, Anna Kendrick, and Carey Mulligan will enter the City of Angels for the main event. Expect to see pros like George Clooney and Meryl Streep as well.
St. Bart’s
Visiting the French West Indies is a luxurious treat by nature, but becomes even more exciting when you pair it with a little dose of fame. Hard-hitting celebrities like David Letterman and Paul McCartney strut their stuff here, so you know there’s no kidding around when it comes to comfort. Looking for a couples getaway? This is hip-hop power pair Beyonce and Jay-Z’s favorite spot to escape – so follow in their footsteps for the ultimate paradisiacal vacation. Stars flock toward recently renovated Eden Rock Hotel, so check it out.
Turks & Caicos
The Turks and Caicos are just 75 minutes from Miami, but they pack an exotic punch that makes them seem like a world away from the norm. Serious stars like Bruce Willis, Oprah Winfrey, Donna Karan and Rolling Stone rocker Keith Richards all own property here, so chances are they enjoy exploring the island when they’re in town, which makes it that much easier to bump into one of them.
Hawaii
Fame comes in all different forms, but if there is one person that can outshine the likes of Hollywood socialites and Oscar-winning talent, it’s President Obama. A Hawaiian native, the president and his family often vacation in Hawaii, where he is welcomed as a “kamaaina” or a local. You might bump into him snorkeling in Hanauma Bay, or golfing at Luana Hills Country Club, where he’s been known to spend his free time.
New Orleans
If the call to action for Katrina and the constant enthusiasm of Brad Pitt and Harry Connick Jr. doesn’t make you want to travel to New Orleans, then the recent Super Bowl win and successful Mardi Gras reverie are two more reasons to head down and make friends with the high-rollers that share in its excitement. Saints’ player Reggie Bush and girlfriend Kim Kardashian recently celebrated at Morton’s Steakhouse, and rumored couple January Jones and Jeremy Piven have been known to explore the nightlife here as well.
London
This is where entertainment royalty meets actual royalty. A few bars in London usually attract the highnesses of both parties. Boy wonder Daniel Radcliffe and brooding Johnny Depp have been known to stop in the Bloated Mallard, and the pedigree folks of the Royal Family tend to favor a pint or two at Mahiki. For a chance at encountering big shots as they exit the BBC Broadcasting House, check out The Heights – and try not to look like a stalker.
Miami
“Party in the city where the heat is on” isn’t just Will Smith’s succinct way to describe Miami’s vibrant rhythm – it’s an anthemic tribute to this Floridian city’s people and culture. From the scintillating nightlife to the never ending Latin beats that pour out of clubs and bars, Miami rocks the beachside atmosphere with stars that add even more heat to the air. Sultry songstresses Jennifer Lopez and Shakira both live here, as well as Matt Damon, Enrique Iglesias, and Cher.
Dubai
There must be a rule written somewhere about the Jolie-Pitt clan – wherever they go, people follow. From New Orleans to the South of France, the famously unmarried couple and their six tots have marked special places around the world as home, and Dubai is one of them. The Beckhams are fans as well, and were even asked by Giorgio Armani to strike up a residence in the designer’s majestic Burj Dubai Armani Hotel tower – in the tallest skyscraper in the world. The Beckhams also have a luxury villa in the Palm Jumeirah complex.
