He may be the rumored inspiration for several song lyrics, but Jake Gyllenhaal is more than the guy who broke Taylor Swift’s heart (stand down, Swifties). The guy is one of the best actors in Hollywood, and he has seen the world through movie sets. Here are places to spot Jake Gyllenhaal on vacation, and all of them are absolute bucket-list material. The Destination: Bhutan It doesn’t matter who it was — it’s enough to know that a great girl,…
Seriously, does Sandra Bullock ever age? She’s pretty much in always perfect-person territory, with her so-darn-nice, down-to-earth, Miss Congeniality disposition. Where Sandra Bullock vacations may very well affect her famously sunny mood. So we’ll have what she’s having; clearly it’s doing wonders. Four Seasons, Anguilla When you have as much experience traveling as she does, where Sandra Bullock vacations becomes about the places she makes the best memories. There are infinite hotels with beachfront views and beautiful amenities, but the…
Haven’t booked spring break yet? You may not be out of luck. That’s because there’s a new hotel in Turks and Caicos that deserves your attention. The Ritz-Carlton Turks and Caicos has opened right on Grace Bay, where we find arguably the most beautiful beach in all of the Caribbean. The best part: for a five-star hotel, it doesn’t break the bank. A New Hotel on Grace Bay There can be little argument that Turks and Caicos has some of…
If there’s one guy in Hollywood you want to bro down with, it may just be Denzel Washington. He seems so down to earth, like a normal dude — but of course, much cooler. If you had your shot at talking to Denzel, you might want to ask where he likes to travel. He’s got good recommendations, as he’s one of the most well-traveled celebs out there. The Hotel: Il San Pietro di Positano The Destination: Positano, Italy Of course,…
Something Different You are a world traveler, and you know your stuff. You’ve danced on every table at Nikki Beach. Twice. You’re a regular on the circuit in Aspen. You’ve been there, done that. So where can you go, that’s still ultra luxurious but a little off-grid? A place where you won’t see everyone from the kids’ school, or run into the big boss? Well, we have four hotels in the Caribbean, to mix it up this winter. Because you…
Sometimes we feature celebs because they give us #yachtgoals. Sometimes it’s because they know how to do it up big on vacation. In this case, Trevor Noah is just darned cool. So we’ll have what he’s having on vacation. Here are five spots where you can see the world like Trevor Noah on vacation. Singita Resort, South Africa One would assume that a born-and-bred South African knows where to go when it comes to vacationing there. Trevor Noah hasn’t let…
The Villa: Palm Beach The Location: Mustique West of Barbados, Mustique is an idyllic island in the Caribbean that offers a wide range of beautiful villas for rent. Stop by the nearby Basil’s Bar, a cultural hub of the area. Locals and visitors from all walks of life love the relaxed atmosphere at Basil’s. Overview: Overlooking six acres of beachfront, the Palm Beach villa was built in 1999 in Palladian style and boasts views of stunning L’Ansecoy Bay. The home…
What if you could stay at Nikki Beach in St. Barths? Well, that’s not exactly the case in this scenario, but it’s as close as it gets. The Tropical recently opened as a boutique luxury hotel, with just 24 rooms. The owners of famed Bonito dropped a pretty $20 million to create a chic enclave in the heart of the isle. Here’s the preview of this new hotel in St. Barths. The Tropical + Nikki Beach, Sitting in a Tree…
You would think that St. Barths, in all its glory, would have a large-scale resort. But that’s not the case, until now. Rosewood has arrived and majorly upgraded the old Guanahani. You can say it’s been Rosewood-ified. The new digs are chic, modern and ready to impress. Here’s a first look at the Rosewood St. Barth. Reimagining a Classic Hotel Le Guanahani has been hosting visitors to St. Barth’s since the mid-80s, and Rosewood has stepped in post-2017 hurricane to…
Guess what? Weekend trips are back. And St. Barths is 10 out of 10 times a good idea. Good weather? Check. Beautiful beaches? Yes. Excellent food? The best. And now there’s a new hotel in town, literally. Hotel Barriere St. Barth has taken up residence, right in the town of Gustavia. Here are the broad specs. A Grand Dame is New Again Le Barriere group, which includes the Majestic in Cannes, is keeping it all in the French family. In…
