If you want to vacation the way your favorite celebrities do, visiting some of the most exotic locations in the world is a must. Here are a few luxury getaways that are sure to provide you with an experience away from home you won’t soon forget.

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St. Barths

This island in the French West Indies is home to a wealth of breathtaking scenery and plenty of fascinating activities. Celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi and Russell Simmons count St. Barths as one of their favorite vacation spots.

Upon arriving on the island, vacationers can stay in one of the luxurious villas. In the low season, lodging can cost about $25,000, and amenities of the villas include Jacuzzi bathtubs, hardwood floors, private pools and security safes.

Celebrities can swim or sun bathe on one of the 14 beaches on the island, and there are plenty of opportunities to take snorkeling lessons, whether they want to dive into the water with an instructor or explore the wonders of underwater life in a submarine.

St. Barths offers plenty of equipment for waterskiing, and there are places on the beach to play volleyball. Vacationers can also participate in a tennis game or go kitesurfing.

Since St. Barths is a duty-free port, the rich and famous can also spend some of their holiday time shopping for luxury items at stores like Cartier, Chopard and Bulgari. This way, they can return from a luxury trip with a new look inspired by other celebrities or socialites.

When swimmers dive into the clear waters of St. Barths, they’ll see fish and plants in vivid colors.

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Miami

Miami has all the charm of a faraway island in the Caribbean, but is much easier to reach for vacationers living in the U.S. There are plenty of gourmet restaurants in the city that reflect the cultural heritage of Miami, so it’s easy to find a Cuban, Italian or South African restaurant to enjoy.

Celebrities like LeAnn Rimes, Rihanna and Selena Gomez like to visit Miami often to soak up some sun and purchase clothing and accessories from high-end retailers like Chanel and Hermes. There are even a few famous figures who have homes in Miami, like Matt Damon and Jennifer Lopez.

Luxurious Miami lodging includes the Betsy Hotel, which features a rooftop spa and solarium along with a discreet staff trained to accommodate world travelers. There’s even a casino on-site and fine dining is available without having to leave the hotel. The four-star hotel costs around $335 a night during vacation seasons that aren’t extremely busy.

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Aspen

Families who love the idea of vacationing in a location filled with snow will likely love a trip to Aspen. Celebrities like Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell have visited the area, as have musicians and actors like Seal, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon.

In addition to skiing, Aspen, Colorado is home to a plethora of enjoyable winter activities like hiking at Castle Creek or Maroon Creek or going to the Aspen Art Museum to view exhibitions from artists like Tom Sachs and Holt Quintel.

Upscale accommodations in Aspen include The Little Nell, a four-star hotel that features charter flight arrangements, 24-hour room services, and in-room massages. A typical night’s stay is around $260, and vacationers can engage in activities like sleigh riding and paragliding during their winter getaway.

Skiing is a popular Aspen activity, no matter the vacationer’s skill level.

These appealing holiday destinations provide plenty to see and do. Whether your goal is to enjoy activities, shop, or to simply relax mind as well as body, luxurious settings can be ideal places for making it happen. It is also quite possible that people who vacation in the area may encounter a celebrity or two whose work they are familiar with, which makes people-watching a fun activity and could be the perfect finishing touch to a summer or winter getaway.

Author: Tamiya King is an author who writes on a variety of topics, including health, beauty, fashion, marketing, cooking, and online reputation. Her passion is writing articles that get shared online.