Celebrity-spotting: A Holiday Not A Hobby
Celebrity-spotting: A Holiday Not A Hobby
The evolving face of travel in the 21st century has seen the traditional package holiday take a backseat in the hearts and minds of holidaygoers. Instead it has given way to the concept of the “themed vacation” from Aztec tours in Central America to Lord of the Rings themed trips to New Zealand. But in today’s celebrityobsessed world one themed break is rising quickly through the ranks: the idea of the “celebrityspotting” getaway.
Indulging in a bit of celebrityspotting on your holiday is a great way to inject some excitement into your lifestyle. And don’t think that Los Angeles is the only city in which you’ll be able to rub shoulders with the rich and famous many world hotels and resorts that are frequented by high profile celebrities or sportspeople are now instantly recognisable.
For instance Barbados is arguably one of the world’s best locations for sighting celebs. Legendary musicians like Mick Jagger and Sting are regular visitors to the island while Tiger Woods decided he liked Barbados so much he chose it as the location for his wedding. Moreover with stunning white sands palm trees and crystal clear blue waters Barbados gives any holidaymaker the opportunity to feel like a star.
Dubai has also gained popularity as a new tourist destination amongst both celebrities and their erstwhile fans. With yearround sunshine unparalleled opportunities for shopping and a stunning architectural landscape Dubai has played host in the recent past to a range of stars from Hollywood Alisters to European football clubs. The Jumeirah Beach Hotel one of Dubai’s premier destinations has seen the likes of Ben Stiller Jessica Alba and the Liverpool Football Club walk through its doors. What’s more the city strives to cultivate a very highclass lifestyle for all its residents and visitors; so finding a 5star hotel in Dubai in which to indulge in starryeyed sightings is unlikely to be difficult.
Though seen by many as past its heyday the French Riviera still holds some weight in the celebrity holiday stakes. Seen as the playground of the Jet Set in the 1950s and 1960s France’s celebrated Cote d’Azur was popular with the likes of Brigitte Bardot and JeanPaul Sartre before being populated by the playboys of Monte Carlo and the nouveauriche. But take a trip to the French Riviera in the summertime and you’ll still be able to revel in some celebritysightings. Head towards St Tropez’s booming nightclubs or visit Cannes during its infamous film festival and the rewards are sure to be huge.
So whether you’re planning to scour the streets of Las Vegas in the hope of a fleeting glance of George Clooney or you’re hoping to devour all the delights of Madrid with the intention of setting eyes on the England football teams’ dedicated WAGs it’s clear that celebrityspotting need no longer be just a hobby. In fact it’s a fantastic idea for a holiday one that’s sure to add endless glamour and sophistication to your travels.
About the writer: Howard G. Charing is an accomplished international workshop leader on shamanism. He has worked some of the most respected and extraordinary shamans healers in the Andes the Amazon Rainforest and the Philippines. He organises specialist retreats to the Amazon Rainforest He is the author of the best selling book Plant Spirit Shamanism Destiny Books USA and has published numerous articles about plant medicines. Website http://www.shamanism.co.uk
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