Luxury yachts, endless coastline and 5-star dining are just a few reasons A-listers flock to Europe for exotic getaways. In an attempt to escape the paparazzi and have a semi-normal vacation, celebrities frequent the following destinations for exclusivity and incomparable beauty.
Cannes on the French Riviera © Jeromaniac | Dreamstime
French Riviera
Since the early 20th century, movie stars have spent summers basking in the Mediterranean sun along the southern coast of France. From Cannes to St. Tropez to Nice, the Côte d´Azur’s crystal-blue waters serve as parking spots for million-dollar yachts of the rich and famous.
Cafe del Mar © Sara Sune | Flickr
Balearic Islands, Spain
Known as the continent’s party island, Ibiza is much more than an electronic music mecca. The Balearic island is also home to miles of green space, cozy port towns and succulent Spanish seafood.
Soller and Cathedral Sant Bartomeu © Veronika Galkina | Dreamstime
Mallorca, Spain
Approximately 70 miles northeast of Ibiza is Mallorca, a larger island with more to offer in terms of high-class dining, lodging and shopping. The elite can opt to island hop among the three islands, the final being Menorca, a nature lover´s paradise.
Lake Como, Italy
Romantic villas border this gigantic lake in northern Italy, one of which is owned by George Clooney. For a quiet retreat in the majestic forests of Italy, celebs rest in Lake Como.
© Neil Harrison | Dreamstime
The Swiss Alps
Stars and their hangers-on travel to Switzerland for a few days of R&R among the sky-kissing Alps. Whether to ski, snowboard or just kick back with a glass of Champagne in a mountainside hot tub, luxury awaits at Alpine resorts.
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