Celeb Spotting

If you’re going on holiday to the Caribbean or fancy staying somewhere where you’re likely to bump into a celeb then I have good news for you. Here are the 3 best Caribbean Islands for celebrity spotting…

1. St Barthelemy

Superstars to have been spotted here include Jay-Z and Beyonce, Matt Damon, Uma Thurman, Usher, Ashton Kutcher and Jason Statham. Although, many of these celebs will stay on their yachts when holidaying in St Barthelemy but who is to say you won’t see them wandering round the beach at some point? Bruce Willis and Jay-Z enjoy eating at the terrace of the Carl Gustaf Hotel which is on a hill overlooking the harbour.

 

2. Bahamas

Oprah Winfrey, Martha Stewart, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have been caught having a cheeky getaway to the Bahamas on several occasions. Cindy Crawford even married there right on the beach! Fancy bumping into a celeb you should visit Sip Sip where Robert de Niro and Diane von Furstenburg have lunched.

 

3. Anguilla

This island offers posh boutique hotels and the “postcard perfect” beaches we all dream of visiting. Sandra Bullock, Orlando Bloom, Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Aniston and Janet Jackson have been papped holidaying here. Celebrities looking for a bit of privacy stay in the Viceroy which is a stylish resort with a saltwater infinity pool, Orlando Bloom and model Miranda Kerr even honeymooned here!

 

But obviously most celebrities have the money to spend on extremely luxurious so if you’re still looking for somewhere you can holiday like a celebrity but not have to pay the high price you should check out Top Villas.

 

Luxury Beach Villas

If you’re looking to go on a luxury holiday away from the world of work and the stresses on home life then what better than a luxury beach villa. I was searching through the internet thinking of things I could write about, including tips and ideas, on hiring out the perfect luxury beach villa when I came across a villa rental company: Luxury Villa Rentals, you can probably see why I came across it seen as I was searching for luxury beach villas, and it lead me to a page full of amazing luxury beach villas!

They have first-class choice of luxury beach villas worldwide in amazing destinations including the USA, Asia, Caribbean and Europe. No matter what type of villa you’re looking for it seems as though Luxury Villa Rentals has one suited for everyone! Having your very own beach villa to relax in for a week, two weeks and even more would be ideal for some down time away from work. 

So I suggest you definitely go check out Luxury Villa Rentals as you will be amazed at some of the luxury villas they have available, and by the beach! Who wouldn’t want to wake up to the sound of the calming sea, and be able to go out for a morning swim.

 

 

Dream Holiday Destinations

If you’re a celebrity it is more than likely that you are going to have a large sum of money you are able to spend on anything and everything you wish. So for a celebrity choosing a holiday destination really probably isn’t a problem, and so it is likely most celebrities visit the destinations in which we can only dream of visiting; and just to rub it in a little (not sure why) I have decided to come up with a list of popular destinations in which celebrities holiday.

Saint-Tropez, France. With luscious beaches and the beautiful rays of sun why would this not be a celebrity hot spot!? Saint-Tropez has been said to be the most famous resort in Europe, celebrities such as: Jay Z, Beyonce and the Beckhams have been pictured holidaying here.

Maui, Hawaii. This is one of the most popular holiday destinations for celebrities as it has so much to offer including scuba diving, golfing and so many other interesting things can be done. Celebrities including Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Kate Hudson and Ben Affleck have been seen holidaying in Maui.

Saint Barthelemy, Caribbean. This is a small, volcanic island located in the northwest Caribbean Sea. It is a fairly small island but attracts a lot of celebrity holiday goers, and is considered one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean.

Lake Como, Italy. Italy is a very beautiful destination great for kicking back and relaxing on Lake Como. The lake has been a popular vacation spot for the rich and influential for a long time and is most definitely one to add to the list of dream holiday destinations.

Mykonos. Not only do a lot of celebrities holiday here but some even have their very own houses on Mykonos and like to hang out there in months which aren’t such a popular time for tourists visiting. Greece isn’t one of the most popular destinations, even though it is very luxurious, but for celebrities getting the chance to get away from photographers and gossip this is the ideal destination to get some peace and quiet.

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. This is a popular destination because its gorgeous and is fairly close to home, which is ideal for celebrities if they want a quick getaway. Celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox and George Clooney are regular visitors of Cabo San Lucas.

Bora Bora, French Polynesia. This is one of the more expensive holiday destinations (making it the perfect candidate to go on a dream holiday destination list). So if you manage to win the lottery this is somewhere you should take the chance to visit as fi you’re not a celebrity it is much harder to come up with the funds for a holiday such as this!

Mallorca, Spain. This is such a classy place and so obviously attracts classy people and a few celebrities even have their own place there!

Malibu. This is a destination not so private, and some celebrities enjoy the fact this isn’t such a private destination. So, if you plan on visiting here (which is more likely in our price range) you could expect to bump into a celebrity as many have been photographed chilling in the beautiful beaches.

Holiday Inspiration

Need some holiday inspiration? Well check out these beautiful images of Koh Samui:

 

Top Places in the World to Propose

When the sun is shining and there are blue skies all around, and so it seems this is the time people are most happiest. The beaches are full of families and friends, picnicking and soaking up the rays of sunshine, people are out and about filling up the towns and doing a little shopping, so surely this must be the happiest time of the year! It would also be a great time to take that big step in your relationship… Getting engaged.

Summer is the best time for romance, but just getting on one knee and proposing isn’t the way to do it! You need to do something that will impress your loved one, make them feel like you have gone to a lot of effort for them, this may even help with the higher chance of getting a “yes!”.

One way of impressing your loved one is taking them abroad and proposing to them as you’re walking along the beach. Very romantic. But choosing the best destination is key, there are a lot of destinations great to propose at. Here are a few to take a look at, and who knows in a few weeks or months you may be at this very destination proposing yourself!

Koh Samui, Thaliand 

Hire out one of the very beautiful villas there are on the island of Koh Samui, have your very own beach front villa and private pool. The villas available at places including Samui Island Villas are the most luxurious around.

Mexico

Take in the amazing Mexican culture and outlandish luxury design of accommodation available to create the most romantic proposal ever. There are facilities for getting married here too, but would be a very luxurious place to “pop the question”.

Jamaica

Jamaica is full of lots of attractions such as the gorgeous Dunns RIver Falls, which would be a perfect place to propose, right by the beautiful waterfall, it is also a great place for pictures. With white sands, blue seas and beautiful restaurants, Jamaica is a gorgeous picturesque destination for you to get engaged!

New York

Proposing in Central Park? Definitely one of the most romantic destinations, and a very popular destination for proposing to your loved one. With the array of hotels and sights to see and the buzz of New York itself this is definitely one destination that you should consider the most.

Reasons to Book a Villa

There are so many advantages to booking a villa rental instead of booking a hotel. Firstly, if you have a big family or there is a big group of you all going on holiday then it will work out a lot cheaper! Imagine, if there are 10 of you and you can only have 3 or 4 people in each hotel room you will end up having to book another 2 rooms on top of that, which will all together work out a lot more expensive!

Service; there will be no waiting around until the hotel says its times for dinner, you’ll be able to make food whenever you wish, you won’t have maids coming in to do room service and cleaning and so you’ll be able to do what you want. And talking of food, if you rent a villa with a pool you’ll be able to have poolside BBQ’s with as much food as you wish, and will cost you a lot less than paying for one at a 5 star hotel.

Privacy, want to wander round your villa wearing just your bikini or stay in  your pj’s or dressing gown all day long? Then you can, you can do exactly what you want, have your music as loud as you wish, watch DVD’s literally anything as you won’t have anyone coming into your room to clean.

Location, most villas are in the most luxurious destinations in the most beautiful locations, such as beachfront, ocean views or even on private islands. Most villas are also very tasteful and comfortable making the whole holiday experience amazing.

Security, you won’t have to worry about paying extra money for a safety deposit box or even any of the other extras that hotels make you pay including air conditioning and extra fans. Finally, if you go out of season you will find some amazing deals, especially if you have flexibility when it comes to the dates of going.

So if this isn’t enough to persuade you as to why you should rent a villa on holiday then I don’t know what is!

Most Luxurious Destination to Propose

Proposing to a loved one can be a very nerve racking time for the person who is preparing to propose, especially trying to find the right time, place and moment to make it happen. Proposing to some people is just as big a deal as actually getting married and making sure you have the most luxurious wedding, so when choosing how you’re going to propose just make it as luxurious a moment as you want your wedding day to be.

The best way to make it amazing is by doing it abroad. There are several destinations that are very popular when it comes to proposing, including New York, where most people choose to propose in Central Park. But another very luxurious destination is Paris. Paris the capital of France and the perfect destination to take a short getaway and propose to your loved one. With its already romantic reputation. Imagine standing by the Eiffel Tower and seeing your partners face as you get down on one knee.. Surely it can’t get any better than that!?

 

Best Beaches in Barbados

Beach holidays are always a great choice if you’re looking for a relaxing holiday just time to get away from work and all the stresses you have when at home. On a beach holiday you can chill by the sea, sunbathe and get yourself that forever wanted tan and when it gets too hot you can go take a dip in the sea to cool down. Sounds like heaven. But some destinations have a few different beaches! Barbados, definitely one of the more luxurious holiday destinations and definitely has several beaches. So here is a list of the best beaches in Barbados:

Crane Beach – is located on the South-east coast of Barbados and is the ideal beach for friends and family to picnic and to chill out for the day. With loungers lined up along the beach for you to rent out for the day, along with umbrellas to keep everyone cool when the sun gets a little too much. The views from the beach include blue waters and cliff faces backed by coconut trees and vegetation.

Ju Ju’s Beach – this beach is located on the West coast of Barbados and is a very long stretch of beach. This is the perfect beach to take young children as it is perfect for swimming and there is a reef close to shore where you can swim with turtles! There are also several bars and restaurants along the stretch of beach for when you get a little peckish!

Sandy Lane Beach – this is also a beach perfect for swimming, with the swimming conditions being excellent. There are also a range of water sports which you can book to do. This beach is also very popular with the occasional celebrity, especially in the Winter Season.

Miami Beach – this beach is the best spot to soak in the rays with beach chairs, large umbrellas and everything you could possibly need on a day out down the beach for sale/rent. There is also a converted bus, which is now used as food stalls which sell delicious fish cakes and flying fish sandwiches.

Bottom Bay Beach – looking for the most luxurious beach? Then this would definitely be on the list, with the wide stretch of white sand which is lined with coconut palms and shallow reefs at the shoreline can it get anymore luxurious! Bottom Bay is a picturesque view and located on the South-east coast of the island.

All of these gorgeous beaches would be amazing to chill out and relax on whilst on holiday so why not give into temptation and book yourself a holiday to Barbados and have a luxurious beach holiday!

Some amazing things to do whilst in the Caribbean

The Caribbean has definitely got to be one of the many places most people would like to visit. From the beautiful white sands and clear blue seas to the wondrous amounts of attractions and sights to see who wouldn’t want to visit the Caribbean!? So if you’re thinking about visiting the Caribbean as your next holiday destination I recommend you check out some of the amazing things to do. Here are a list of just a few of the things in the Caribbean:

Marigot Bay – is a picturesque bay, a beautiful sight to see and spend the day relaxing in the sun whilst taking in the breath taking views of all the stunning yachts.

Dunn’s River Falls – is a famous waterfall in Jamaica, a major tourist attraction which receives thousands of visitors each.

Pitons – these are two of the most photographed landmarks on the island. So if you enjoy going hiking or mountain climbing this is one attraction definitely suited to you.

Pigeon Island National Park – is a 40 acre islet in the northern region of Saint Lucia. The Saint Lucia Jazz Festival is held here and the sight itself has a lot of history behind it.

Paradise Island – it says it all in the name really, being one of the most luxurious resorts. Once going unnoticed by tourists due to being just a lonely piece of island Paradise Island is now a very well visited resort.

Kensington Oval – is a stadium located in Bridgetown on the island of Barbados. It is mainly used as a sport facility, hosting mostly cricket.

Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca – is a fortress on the coast of the Cuban city of Santiago de Cuba and overlooks the bay. Enjoy sightseeing and historical attractions? This is definitely one place you should visit.

These are just a few of the many attractions the Caribbean has to offer, all of which are very luxurious.

Short Getaways

Everyone needs a break at some point in the year, especially if you work Monday to Friday, sometimes weekends are just not enough and a nice weeks luxury break would be much preferred. Plus, having a week booked off work gives you something to look forward, allowing you to count day the days until your holiday instead of counting down the minutes until the end of work.

However, you need to actually book your holiday first, so here are a few destinations perfect for a short trip:

Las Vegas, booking yourselves into a luxurious hotel and living a week full of luxurious will make your trip even better, allowing you time to relax, will make going home that little bit easier as most people are used to having the luxuries of Las Vegas all the time! Take a stroll along the strip and admire the huge amounts of bright lights you would never see anyway other than a luxury destination like Las Vegas. As well as being luxurious there are also many attractions to keep you occupied throughout your holiday if you don’t just want to spend the week chilling.

Helsinki, Finland, being a pedestrian friendly city lots of people enjoy this beautiful destination. There is so much available to do, but Helsinki would be the perfect place to go if you want a relaxed time. You can spend your time people-watching on the tree-lined Esplanadi or splash the cash by visiting the huge Stockmann’s department store on Mannerheim Street, or take a look round the open-air marketing in the harbour bustles.

San Diego, California is a very laid back destination also perfect for a more relaxed getaway. San Diego has a huge range of animals and would be perfect for anyone who is an animal lover, as you could spend days viewing all the attractions that have filled with animals in their zoo’s, safari parks and at Sea World.

Ocho Rios, Jamaica is not far from a small resort town which was once home to the famous author behind the James Bond movies, Sir Ian Fleming. There are plenty of nice beach front properties to stay in creating the most luxurious holiday getaway feel ever. I mean who wouldn’t enjoy the idea of waking up to the beach and sea right in front of you, and being able to go for that much deserved morning dip in the sea.

Nuremberg, Germany for people who enjoy history will enjoy a trip here, you can find out all about the Nazi past, from the site of Nuremberg trials to the rally grounds where Adolf Hitler was feted. However, there isn’t just all the history to draw you to this destination for your short getaway, there are attractions such as the Toy Museum and a variety of restaurants.

Or why not stay local and visit Edinburgh, with their specialist area being whiskey and literature why not take a tour of the whiskey distilling process at the Scotch Whiskey experience or, take a visit round the writers museum. Another main attraction of Edinburgh is the castle which attracts 1.3 million visitors annually.

If these aren’t enough ideas to persuade you to go on a short getaway (if you actually need persuading) then I don’t know what else will. With all these luxury holiday getaway destinations you will not want to come home, but at the same time will make coming home that little bit easier after a well deserved break.