Star Treks : Travel Like a Rock Star

By MzTravelDiva ⋅ February 3, 2008 ⋅  Email This Post ⋅  Print This Post ⋅ Post a comment

Jay-Z and Beyonce yachting near St. Tropez

We see them in the latest celebrity news column…. sun-kissed celebs, looking ever so relaxed on their yachts or on the beach.

Ever wished you could JetSet to a luxurious hotspot for some celebrity treatment? Now we can’t promise you a yacht, but you too can travel to the same locations as the stars, at a fraction of the expense.

Two celebrity-frequented destinations are St. Tropez, France and the island of St. Barths in the Caribbean.

Saint-Tropez
Through their lyrics and online vacation photos, celebrities such as Diddy and Jay-Z, have given us many visuals of the luxury lifestyle that can be had in St. Tropez (or Saint-Tropez). However, they aren’t the only celebrities that make this village along the French Riviera their top vacation spot. Celebs such as Oprah Winfrey, Quincy Jones, Barbra Streisand, Jack Nicholson, Robert DeNiro, Beyonce, and Elton John have visited St. Tropez. The best time to catch celebs like these is in July, prime beach-lounging season. The Hotel Guru has located some inexpensive and mid-priced hotels in St. Tropez, such as Hotel Les Palmiers (with rooms from 86-187 Euros/night)and La Ponche (rooms available for 155 Euros/night).

St. Barth
St. Barth (also known as St. Bart or St. Barthelemy) has also become reknown for its influx of famous visitors. This tiny island is only eight square miles in size. St. Barth, which is located in the eastern Caribbean near St. Martin, has a significant French influence. The best time to go ’star’ gazing is the two-week period starting before Christmas through the New Year.

Penelope Cruz kayaking in St. Barths

The island has attracted celebs such as Denzel Washington, Clive Davis, Usher, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mariah Carey, Penelope Cruz, Kimora Lee Simmons, Enrique Iglesias and his tennis star girlfriend, Anna Kournikova. International models love St. Barths, as it was the location for a Victoria’s Secret photo shoot. Because this island is small, demand for lodging is high. However, The New York Times provides some affordable ways to visit St. Barts.

Woe is me. This Victoria’s Secret photo shoot on this yacht in St. Barths is so not fun.