Celebrity Winter Getaways
These luxurious locales are sure to beat the winter chill.
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Aspen, Colorado - Want to hit the slopes like Zoe Saldana or get some sun like Beyoncé? Check out our roadmap of celeb-favorite locations for wintertime fun. By Britt Middleton Aspen’s reputation as a prime location for star gazing is almost as big for stellar skiing. Zoe Saldana has been snapped hitting the slopes in this sleepy ski town, while Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon shacked up here last Christmas. (Photo: Hyoung Chang/ The Denver Post/Getty Images)
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Miami Beach, Florida - Will Smith famously wrote a song about Miami’s white, sandy beaches and electric nightlife, and fellow A-listers like Beyoncé and Jay Z are known to hit up the city when they need an escape. Bey and Jay are said to kick back in style at the exclusive Setai Hotel. (Photo by Chris Gordon/Getty Images)
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Montego Bay - The Round Hill Hotels and Villas in Jamaica’s Montego Bay was memorably the gorgeous backdrop for How Stella Got Her Groove Back. Since then, stars including Gabrielle Union and Russell Simmons have sunned themselves on Montego Bay’s pristine settings. (Photo: Round Hill Hotels)
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Whistler, British Columbia - The town of Whistler, British Columbia has become synonymous with Hollywood’s biggest names (Seal proposed to then-girlfriend Heidi Klum inside an igloo here in 2005 and Queen Latifah and Justin Timberlake are notable visitors). Alpine skiing and snowboarding reign supreme here, and the Coast Mountains serve as a breathtaking backdrop. (Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
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St. Tropez - Nestled along the French Riviera, St. Tropez is an exclusive hub for luxury shopping, fine dining and, of course, awe-inspiring beaches. Rihanna notably lived it up in style while visiting last year, chartering a luxury yacht and water skiing with friends.(Photo: Ulrich Baumgarten via Getty Images)
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Dubai - Known as the crown jewel of the Middle East, Dubai is the place to be for over-the-top indulgence, just asks Game, Ciara and Chris Brown, who have all partied it up in the city’s lavish resorts. Aside from its sparkling beaches, guests can cool down at Ski Dubai, the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East, or check out the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa (a whopping 2,722 ft. tall). (Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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Ibiza - Nicknamed the party capital of the world, this Mediterranean island located 49 miles off the coast of Spain is a favorite of big names including Diddy and Rita Ora (the singer-model vacationed here this past summer). Aside from the unrivaled club scene, stars flock here to take a dip in the crystal blue waters or frolic along the more than 11 miles of sandy beaches.(Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images)
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Saint Barthélemy - Known as St. Barts for short, this Caribbean island is hailed as a playground for the super-rich and famous. Featuring dozens of private beaches, designer shopping and vibrant nightlife, it’s no wonder why Nicole Richie and Jessica Alba are counted among repeat visitors. (Photo: Marcel Mochet/AFP/Getty Images)
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St. Moritz, Switzerland - An exclusive resort town nestled in the Engadine valley in Switzerland, St. Moritz is a favorite of royal families as well as celebrities including Naomi Campbell and Laurence Fishburne. When they’re not sipping champagne inside one of the town’s 5-star resorts (Kempiniski Grand Hotel is a popular destination), visitors can enjoy the world-renowned ski slopes or do a little shopping along the ritzy Via Serlas. (Photo: Courtesy of Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains)