Celebrity Vacation Spots: From Palm Springs to Punta Mita, Cabo, and Capri, celebrities have many glamorous spots to relax. Which vacation spots do the rich and famous love the most? What would it cost an average tourist to travel like these celebrities?
Digital Magazine has found the top celebrity vacation spots and estimated the costs of their trips. Want to enjoy a vacation like the rich and famous without spending a lot? Check out these great alternative locations for your bucket list.
Tokyo is the most-talked-about celebrity vacation spots online
Kim Kardashian’s Tokyo vacation – 4,630 Google News articles
Kim Kardashian is the most followed person on Instagram with 361 million followers. The American media personality and businesswoman went to Tokyo, Japan, in August 2023 with her oldest child, North. The couple’s vacation caught the media’s attention, with 4,630 articles about it on Google News. News outlets like People and E! Online covered Kim and North’s trip to Tokyo.
Taylor Swift’s Bahamas vacation – 3,470 Google News articles
Pop princess Taylor Swift came in second. She visited the Bahamas with her boyfriend Travis Kelce in March 2024. The singer and football player vacationed on Harbour Island, known for its three-mile pink sandy beach. Taylor is very popular right now, as shown by the 3,470 Google News articles about her trip to the Bahamas, including pieces from Fox News and MSN.
Dua Lipa’s Kosovo vacation – 705 Google News articles
Dua Lipa recently visited her home country, Kosovo, which has generated 705 Google News articles. The singer and her dad, Dukagjin Lipa, went to Pristina in July 2024 for the fun and music at Sunny Hill Festival. Dua and her dad started the festival in 2018. It brings global artists together to perform in a lesser-known area. Yahoo News Canada and ELLE covered Dua’s summer trip.
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Harbour Island, Bahamas
Estimated starting total from LHR – $2,335 / £1,832 / €2,141
Estimated starting total from LAX – $1,833 / £1,438 / €1,680
Estimated starting total from JFK – $1,500 / £1,177 / €1,376
Taylor and Travis chose the Rosalita House Villa in the Bahamas, which can cost as much as $110,000 for five nights! The beachfront villa has six bedrooms, a pool, a gym, a private chef, and three butlers. It sounds great, but it’s probably too expensive for most people.
For a taste of luxury at a reasonable price, a five-star hotel on Harbour Island costs about $799 (£627 or €733) per night. Flights to North Eleuthera Airport cost about $701 (£550 or €643) from JFK, around $1,034 (£811 or €947) from LAX, and roughly $1,536 (£1,205 or €1,408) from London Heathrow.
Cancun, Mexico
Estimated starting total from LHR – $1,547 / £1,213 / €1,413
Estimated starting total from LAX – $1,021 / £801 / €933
Estimated starting total from JFK – $1,241 / £973 / €1,133
Cancun, Mexico, is a great option if you want a cheaper alternative to Harbour Island. The city is famous for its downtown and long beach. It’s very popular during spring break. This place feels like a celebrity vacation.
Travelers flying to Cancun from LAX Airport can expect to pay about $577 (£453 or €528). You can also fly from JFK Airport for about $797 (£625 or €728) or from London Heathrow Airport for around $1,103 (£865 or €1,008). A five-star hotel in the city typically costs about $444 (£348 or €405) per night.
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Barcelona, Spain
Estimated starting total from LHR – $1,265 / £994 / €1,156
Estimated starting total from LAX – $2,279 / £1,789 / €2,082
Estimated starting total from JFK – $2,250 / £1,776 / €2,055
Chris Hemsworth, the Australian actor, went to Barcelona with his family in July 2024. The Hemsworth family enjoyed fun activities together. They went on an electric bike ride for about $26 per hour and visited the Balloon Museum, which costs $22 to enter. They also spent a lot on meals, like at the three-Michelin-star restaurant, Disfrutar, where the classic menu costs $322 (£254 or €295) per person.
You can book a five-star hotel in Barcelona for about $529 (£415 or €483) per night if this trip interests you. Flights from London Heathrow Airport are only $279 (£219 or €255). Flying from the U.S.? Expect to pay about $1,264 (£991 or €1,154) from JFK and around $1,293 (£1,014 or €1,181) from LAX.
Valencia, Spain
Estimated starting total from LHR – $1,055 / £828 / €962
Estimated starting total from LAX – $2,020 / £1,585 / €1,841
Estimated starting total from JFK – $1,837 / £1,442 / €1,675
If you want to visit Spain but prefer a less touristy city, go to Valencia. Flights to the city cost a bit more than to Barcelona. From London Heathrow Airport, they are about $388 (£304 or €353). From JFK Airport, they are around $1,170 (£918 or €1,066), and from LAX Airport, they are about $1,353 (£1,061 or €1,232).
Hotels and activities in Valencia are much cheaper. A five-star hotel in the city costs about $382 (£300 or €348) per night. If you want an itinerary like Chris’, expect to pay about $13 (£10 or €12) for an electric bike for one hour and a $10 (£8 or €9) entry fee to the Science Museum. Celebrate a special occasion with the Ciutat Vella tasting menu at El Poblet, a two-Michelin-star restaurant, for $191 (£150 or €175) per person.
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Tokyo, Japan
Estimated starting total from LHR – $2,508 / £1,973 / €2,295
Estimated starting total from LAX – $1,764 / £1,388 / €1,614
Estimated starting total from JFK – $2,807 / £2,208 / €2,569
The Kardashian-Jenner family loves Japan and visits often. In August 2023, Kim visited Tokyo with North. They went to the teamLabs interactive art exhibit, which costs $29 (£23 or €26), and the Senso-ji Temple, which is free to enter. The mom and daughter had a fun day at Universal Studios Japan, which costs $59 (£46 or €54) to visit.
They had tasty food at a members-only WAGYUMAFIA restaurant, which needs a prepaid reservation fee of $299 (£236 or €274). Staying in a five-star hotel in Tokyo to experience its culture will cost about $444 (£349 or €406). Flights to Tokyo are about $933 from LAX, $1,677 from London Heathrow, and $1,976 from JFK.
Fukuoka, Japan
Estimated starting total from LHR – $1,342 / £1,052 / €1,221
Estimated starting total from LAX – $1,514 / £1,186 / €1,377
Estimated starting total from JFK – $2,339 / £1,832 / €2,127
Fukuoka is a lesser-known city in Japan, but it has many great experiences for tourists. Similar to Tokyo, teamLabs has an exhibit in Fukuoka, where entry costs only $16 (£13 or €15). Dazaifu Amusement Park in Fukuoka offers thrills for just $21 (£17 or €19). Visit Tochoji Temple for a true taste of Japanese culture. Entry is free!
If you’re on a budget and craving a delicious steak, Wolfgang’s Steakhouse is the best choice. Diners can have a seven-course menu for $150 (£118 or €137). Flying to Fukuoka from the U.S. costs about $1,084 (£848 or €985) from LAX and around $1,909 (£1,494 or €1,735) from JFK. Flights from London Heathrow Airport cost about $912 (£714 or €829). A five-star hotel in Fukuoka averages $243 (£190 or €221) per night.
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Lake Muskoka, Canada
Estimated starting total from LHR – $1,878 / £1,478 / €1,721
Estimated starting total from LAX – $1,559 / £1,227 / €1,429
Estimated starting total from JFK – $1,595 / £1,255 / €1,462
In August 2023, the Beckham family went to beautiful Lake Muskoka in Ontario, Canada. This area, known as ‘the Hamptons of the North’, is ideal for thrill-seekers. This place feels like a celebrity vacation. Tourists can enjoy various watersports on the clear lake, just like the Beckhams. Because of its popularity, a one-hour wake-surfing or barefoot skiing lesson costs about $229 (£180 or €210). If you prefer not to go on the water, you can check out a local ski club. A lift ticket is about $47 (£37 or €43) for the day.
Flights from London Heathrow to North Bay Airport are about $1,026 (£808 or €940). Flights from LAX cost $707 (£557 or €648), while flights from JFK are $743 (£585 or €681). A five-star hotel near Lake Muskoka costs about $347 (£273 or €318) per night.
Annapolis Valley, Canada
Estimated starting totalt from LHR – $1,024 / £806 / €937
Estimated starting total from LAX – $840 / £661 / €768
Estimated starting total from JFK – $1,044 / £822 / €956
If you want to enjoy the celebrity vibe of Lake Muskoka without spending much, visit Annapolis Valley. This area in Nova Scotia, Canada, is a trough between two parallel mountain ranges. The location is ideal for skiing, with a lift ticket priced at $40 (£31 or €37) per day. The valley is by the Bay of Fundy, so tourists can enjoy watersports. Wakeboarding and water skiing are cheaper here, costing $91 (£72 or €83) for a membership and a 30-minute lesson. This place feels like a celebrity vacation.
A five-star hotel in Annapolis Valley costs about $149 (£117 or €136) per night. The cost to fly from London Heathrow or JFK Airport is similar. It’s $653 (£514 or €598) from Heathrow and $673 (£530 or €617) from JFK. Flying from LAX Airport is cheaper, with prices around $469 (£369 or €429).
How to vacation like Bella Hadid
Cayman Islands
Estimated starting total from LHR – $2,702 / £2,114 / €2,461
Estimated starting total from LAX – $1,632 / £1,277 / €1,486
Estimated starting total from JFK – $1,601 / £1,253 / €1,458
Bella Hadid, the American fashion model, visited the stunning Cayman Islands in August 2023. The British Overseas Territories are in the Caribbean Sea, ideal for beach lovers. Bella and her best friend, Fanny Bourdette-Donon, stayed at the fancy Palm Heights resort. A week in a suite there can cost more than $10,000 (£7,900 or €9,100)! The high cost covers a pool, beach club, watersports, chic suites, and stunning views.
A week in a five-star hotel for a taste of Bella Hadid’s luxury costs about $905 (£708 or €824) per night. Flights to the island are about $696 from JFK Airport, $727 from LAX Airport, and $1,797 from London Heathrow Airport.
Maui, Hawaii, USA
Starting total from LHR: $2,477 / £1,938 / €2,256
Starting total from LAX: $1,424 / £1,114 / €1,297
Starting total from JFK: $1,769 / £1,384 / €1,611
If you’re not keen on the Cayman Islands but want a similar vacation, Maui is a fantastic choice. The island in Hawaii is famous for its 30 miles of sandy beaches, beautiful coves, and amazing coastal paths. This island is perfect for surfers with some of the biggest waves in the world. This place feels like a celebrity vacation.
Flying to Maui costs can change based on where you leave from. Flights from London Heathrow Airport are about $1,549 (£1,212 or €1,411). In comparison, flights from LAX Airport are around $496 (£388 or €452). Both options are cheaper than flights to the Cayman Islands. Flying from JFK Airport costs about $841 (£726 or €845), so it’s a bit pricier. A five-star hotel in Maui costs about the same as one in the Cayman Islands, at $928 (£726 or €845).
Final Words
Digital Magazine did research to find out details about each celebrity’s vacation, like where they stayed and what activities they did. Sources included Fox News, Daily Mail, People, The Standard, and Grazia. We estimated the cost for each celebrity using the vendor’s websites.
We found a dupe for each celebrity vacation spot, using sources like Travel and Leisure, iNews, Todd Fong, Vrbo, and The Travel. We checked Skyscanner for the price of return flights from London Heathrow, LAX, and JFK. The trip is from 26 August 2024 to 2 September 2024.
DigitalMagazine.Org checked Booking.com to find the average price per night for a five-star hotel in each place. All currencies were converted on August 6, 2024. All estimated total costs include only the public details about each celebrity’s holiday.