Sun Worshippers: Celebs Share Their Summer Getaways

Big Sean and more stars heat up the beach and beyond.

Big Sean - Summer is in full swing and many stars are retreating to sunny locales for a little R&R. Read on to see how Big Sean, Serena Williams and others are heating things up. By Britt MiddletonWe’re not sure where the rapper is vacationing, but the view—including his ripped abs—sure looks nice.(Photo: Big Sean via Instagram)

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Big Sean - Summer is in full swing and many stars are retreating to sunny locales for a little R&R. Read on to see how Big Sean, Serena Williams and others are heating things up. By Britt MiddletonWe’re not sure where the rapper is vacationing, but the view—including his ripped abs—sure looks nice.(Photo: Big Sean via Instagram)

Serena Williams  - Serena trades her tennis whites for an itty-bitty coral bikini while sunning herself in Croatia. #LivingtheLife  (Photo: Serena Williams via Instagram)

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Serena Williams - Serena trades her tennis whites for an itty-bitty coral bikini while sunning herself in Croatia. #LivingtheLife (Photo: Serena Williams via Instagram)

French Montana - He ain’t worried about nothin’, cause he's keeping cool in a massive swimming pool.(Photo: French Montana via Instagram)

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French Montana - He ain’t worried about nothin’, cause he's keeping cool in a massive swimming pool.(Photo: French Montana via Instagram)

Jordin Sparks - This yummy coconut treat is certainly not from concentrate. And we’re very jelly.(Photo: Jordin Sparks via instagram)

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Jordin Sparks - This yummy coconut treat is certainly not from concentrate. And we’re very jelly.(Photo: Jordin Sparks via instagram)

Rocsi Diaz  - No beach? No problem! The Entertainment Tonight correspondent gets in touch with her Southern roots during a stop in Jacksonville, North Carolina.   (Photo: Rocsi Diaz via instagram)

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Rocsi Diaz - No beach? No problem! The Entertainment Tonight correspondent gets in touch with her Southern roots during a stop in Jacksonville, North Carolina. (Photo: Rocsi Diaz via instagram)

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Cassie  - Now, this is how you do Ibiza! Cassie accessorizes her sexy Beach Bunny bikini with a fabulous tan, of course.   (Photo: Cassie via instagram)

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Cassie - Now, this is how you do Ibiza! Cassie accessorizes her sexy Beach Bunny bikini with a fabulous tan, of course. (Photo: Cassie via instagram)

Ciara - The songbird and her adorable son take in the stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea while stopping down in Ibiza.  (Photo: Ciara via Instagram)

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Ciara - The songbird and her adorable son take in the stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea while stopping down in Ibiza. (Photo: Ciara via Instagram)

Future - Like Bob Marley before him, the rapper is jammin’ on the stunning shores of Jamaica. (Photo: Future via instagram)

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Future - Like Bob Marley before him, the rapper is jammin’ on the stunning shores of Jamaica. (Photo: Future via instagram)

Mack Wilds - The globetrotting MC/actor takes a contemplative moment at London’s Victoria Memorial at Buckingham Palace.(Photo: Mack Wilds via Instagram)

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Mack Wilds - The globetrotting MC/actor takes a contemplative moment at London’s Victoria Memorial at Buckingham Palace.(Photo: Mack Wilds via Instagram)

Julissa Bermudez - The TV personality shows us what she’s working with in a lace-up one-piece from Draya Michele’s Mint Swim collection. We ain’t mad at it.(Photo: Julissa Bermudez via instagram)

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Julissa Bermudez - The TV personality shows us what she’s working with in a lace-up one-piece from Draya Michele’s Mint Swim collection. We ain’t mad at it.(Photo: Julissa Bermudez via instagram)

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Terrence J - Taking a break from his E News! hosting duties, Terrence J spends some time connecting with young children of the Maasai tribe while visiting Tanzania.(Photo: Terrence J via Instagram)

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Terrence J - Taking a break from his E News! hosting duties, Terrence J spends some time connecting with young children of the Maasai tribe while visiting Tanzania.(Photo: Terrence J via Instagram)

Kelly Rowland  - The mama-to-be takes some time for herself on the sunny shores. One thing’s for sure: pregnancy looks fabulous on her!   (Photo: Kelly Rowland via Instagram)

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Kelly Rowland - The mama-to-be takes some time for herself on the sunny shores. One thing’s for sure: pregnancy looks fabulous on her!  (Photo: Kelly Rowland via Instagram)

Justin Bieber  - Taking a break from the spotlight in recent weeks, the young pop star—sans shirt, naturally— ventures out for a hike with his boys.  (Photo: Justin Bieber via Instagram)

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Justin Bieber - Taking a break from the spotlight in recent weeks, the young pop star—sans shirt, naturally— ventures out for a hike with his boys. (Photo: Justin Bieber via Instagram)

Toccara Jones - The America’s Next Top Model alum kicks back in her private cabana in Miami. Hey girl, where's our invite?(Photo: Tocarra Jones via Instagram)

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Toccara Jones - The America’s Next Top Model alum kicks back in her private cabana in Miami. Hey girl, where's our invite?(Photo: Tocarra Jones via Instagram)

Wendy Williams  - How you doin’? The talk show host toasts her 50th birthday in Sin City with comedian Luenell Campbell and more friends. Looking good, Wendy!  (Photo: Wendy Williams via Instagram)

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Wendy Williams - How you doin’? The talk show host toasts her 50th birthday in Sin City with comedian Luenell Campbell and more friends. Looking good, Wendy! (Photo: Wendy Williams via Instagram)

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Monica - The songstress and sons Rocko and Romelo squeeze in a sweet photo opt while vacationing in Las Vegas.  (Photo: Monica Brown via Instagram)

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Monica - The songstress and sons Rocko and Romelo squeeze in a sweet photo opt while vacationing in Las Vegas. (Photo: Monica Brown via Instagram)

Toya Wright - The reality TV star and entrepreneur indulges in some R&R on a girls’ trip to Aruba. Hot!  (Photo: Toya Wright via Instagram)

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Toya Wright - The reality TV star and entrepreneur indulges in some R&R on a girls’ trip to Aruba. Hot! (Photo: Toya Wright via Instagram)

Hannah Bronfman - No wonder why she looks so good! The globetrotting DJ keeps cool in the Hamptons with a frozen green juice pop and a smile.  (Photo: Hannah Bronfman via Instagram)

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Hannah Bronfman - No wonder why she looks so good! The globetrotting DJ keeps cool in the Hamptons with a frozen green juice pop and a smile. (Photo: Hannah Bronfman via Instagram)

Kimora Lee Simmons - It’s all love for this fashionista and business mogul, who flashes some good vibes from her yacht off the Italian coast.   (Photo: Kimora Lee Simmons via Instagram)

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Kimora Lee Simmons - It’s all love for this fashionista and business mogul, who flashes some good vibes from her yacht off the Italian coast.  (Photo: Kimora Lee Simmons via Instagram)

 Angela Simmons - Leave it to the fashion designer to make goggles and a snorkel look effortlessly chic. (Photo: Angela Simmons via Instagram)

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 Angela Simmons - Leave it to the fashion designer to make goggles and a snorkel look effortlessly chic. (Photo: Angela Simmons via Instagram)

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Tamera Mowry - Wine country with the girls? Sign us up! The Real host sends her love from Napa.  (Photo: Tamera Mowry via Instagram)

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Tamera Mowry - Wine country with the girls? Sign us up! The Real host sends her love from Napa.  (Photo: Tamera Mowry via Instagram)

K. Michelle - Taking a break from the recording studio, the songstress unwinds with an afternoon dip in the pool. #ThemCurvesTho  (Photo: K. Michelle via Instagram)

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K. Michelle - Taking a break from the recording studio, the songstress unwinds with an afternoon dip in the pool. #ThemCurvesTho (Photo: K. Michelle via Instagram)

Diddy  - Just call him captain! The rap mogul stays living that boat life in Miami.  (Photo: Diddy via Instagram)

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Diddy - Just call him captain! The rap mogul stays living that boat life in Miami. (Photo: Diddy via Instagram)

Kat Graham - The Vampire Diaries star is smokin’ hot in her crochet beach cover-up and fedora while soaking up the Jamaican sun.   (Photo: Kat Graham via Instagram)

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Kat Graham - The Vampire Diaries star is smokin’ hot in her crochet beach cover-up and fedora while soaking up the Jamaican sun. (Photo: Kat Graham via Instagram)

Ballers' Best Summer Vacation on Instagram - There’s more to an NBA off season than this current free agency frenzy. NBA players are moving around another way too — via summer vacations. Whether it’s DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin vacationing in Croatia or Kobe Bryant and family in Greece, NBA stars are out in full force enjoying their down time, even documenting it with Instagram pics. Even Carmelo Anthony took in some scenic views before officially beginning his free agency tour Tuesday. Here, BET.com highlights their Instagram posts. We dare you to find an NBA squad enjoying their off season more than the Los Angeles Clippers. They left the rock in the gym, packed their bags from 0-100, real quick. They dem boyz!(Photo: DeAndrea Jordan via Instagram)

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DeAndre Jordan - NBA stars DeAndre Jordan, Ryan Gomes, Matt Barnes Blake Griffin and DeAndre's brother, MLB pitcher Cory Jordan, are reaching new heights on their European vacation while on break from their respective professions. (Photo: DeAndrea Jordan via Instagram)

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Usher - Fresh off his BET Awards performance, the sexy singer makes a splash like only he can.  (Photo: Usher via Instagram)

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Usher - Fresh off his BET Awards performance, the sexy singer makes a splash like only he can. (Photo: Usher via Instagram)

Kandi Burruss - Looking good, ladies! The Real Housewives of Atlanta star joins pal Fantasia Barrino on her birthday celebration at a gorgeous tropical resort.   (Photo: Kandi Burruss via Instagram)

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Kandi Burruss - Looking good, ladies! The Real Housewives of Atlanta star joins pal Fantasia Barrino on her birthday celebration at a gorgeous tropical resort.  (Photo: Kandi Burruss via Instagram)

Game - The rapper treats son Harlem to a birthday bash at Raging Waters theme park in San Dimas, California. Looks like fun!  (Photo: Game via Instagram)

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Game - The rapper treats son Harlem to a birthday bash at Raging Waters theme park in San Dimas, California. Looks like fun! (Photo: Game via Instagram)

Tia Mowry - Nothing comes between this girl and her beach! And she’s killing it in her one-shouldered Balmain swimsuit.  (Photo: Tia Mowry via Instagram)

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Tia Mowry - Nothing comes between this girl and her beach! And she’s killing it in her one-shouldered Balmain swimsuit. (Photo: Tia Mowry via Instagram)

Teyana Taylor @teyanataylor - With a new boo who is reportedly Iman Shumpert and a beach, Teyana Taylor took it to the 'gram with this shot of the two on the beach. (Photo: Teyana Taylor via Instagram)

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Teyana Taylor - Life is good for the G.O.O.D. music artist, who lays some sugar on her main squeeze, New York Knicks baller Iman Shumpert. (Photo: Teyana Taylor via Instagram)

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Jennifer Hudson - The Grammy-winning singer flaunts her hard-earned curves in a sexy yellow bikini while vacationing in Mexico. Go, girl!  (Photo: Jennifer Hudson via Instagram)

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Jennifer Hudson - The Grammy-winning singer flaunts her hard-earned curves in a sexy yellow bikini while vacationing in Mexico. Go, girl! (Photo: Jennifer Hudson via Instagram)

Iggy Azalea  - It’s the yacht life for the “Fancy” rapper. And who else would she share it with than her boyfriend, Los Angeles Lakers star Nick Young?  (Photo: Iggy Azalea via Instagram)

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Iggy Azalea - It’s the yacht life for the “Fancy” rapper. And who else would she share it with than her boyfriend, Los Angeles Lakers star Nick Young? (Photo: Iggy Azalea via Instagram)

Solange Knowles  - Talk about making a splash! Having some fun in a kiddie pool with a friend, Solo captions this summery shot, “Orange-ya gonna be a big a** kid forever?” We're on board!  (Photo: Solange Knowles via Instagram) 

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Solange Knowles - Talk about making a splash! Having some fun in a kiddie pool with a friend, Solo captions this summery shot, “Orange-ya gonna be a big a** kid forever?” We're on board! (Photo: Solange Knowles via Instagram) 

Kenya Moore and Cynthia Bailey - No drama here! Instead, the Real Housewives of Atlanta co-stars heat up the sand in sexy swimsuits while on a girls’ trip to Mexico.  (Photo: Kenya Moore via Instagram)

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Kenya Moore and Cynthia Bailey - No drama here! Instead, the Real Housewives of Atlanta co-stars heat up the sand in sexy swimsuits while on a girls’ trip to Mexico. (Photo: Kenya Moore via Instagram)

Lupita Nyong’o  - The Oscar-winning actress gets a jump on the festivities in Hawaii's Maui, where she stopped down recently for the 2014 Maui Film Festival.   (Photo: Lupita Nyong'o via Instagram)

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Lupita Nyong’o - The Oscar-winning actress gets a jump on the festivities in Hawaii's Maui, where she stopped down recently for the 2014 Maui Film Festival.  (Photo: Lupita Nyong'o via Instagram)

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Jennifer Lopez  - Makeup free and fabulous, J.Lo kicks back during her pool day with family. Loving those Gucci frames and Pucci bikini, too.  (Photo: Jennifer Lopez via Instagram)

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Jennifer Lopez - Makeup free and fabulous, J.Lo kicks back during her pool day with family. Loving those Gucci frames and Pucci bikini, too. (Photo: Jennifer Lopez via Instagram)

Christina Milian  - Is she part mermaid? Either way, the gorgeous singer looks completely at peace in the surf.  (Photo: Christina Milian via Instagram)

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Christina Milian - Is she part mermaid? Either way, the gorgeous singer looks completely at peace in the surf. (Photo: Christina Milian via Instagram)

Chanel Iman  - The catwalk queen gets lost in the lush back roads of Monaco. Hey Chanel, how about next time you bring us along?  (Photo: Chanel Iman via Instagram)

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Chanel Iman - The catwalk queen gets lost in the lush back roads of Monaco. Hey Chanel, how about next time you bring us along? (Photo: Chanel Iman via Instagram)

Beyoncé  - Mrs. Carter enjoys the tranquil scenery at her Hamptons retreat.  (Photo: Beyonce via Instagram)

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Beyoncé - Mrs. Carter enjoys the tranquil scenery at her Hamptons retreat. (Photo: Beyonce via Instagram)

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Mariah Carey  - “Tough guy and Chanteuse jr. swim w/ mommy!” the singer writes on Instagram of her adorable splash session with twins Moroccan and Monroe.   (Photo: Mariah Carey via Instagram)

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Mariah Carey - “Tough guy and Chanteuse jr. swim w/ mommy!” the singer writes on Instagram of her adorable splash session with twins Moroccan and Monroe.  (Photo: Mariah Carey via Instagram)

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Kim Kardashian  - Kim sticks to her penchant for sultry selfies while on her second honeymoon with hubby Kanye West in Mexico. And if we had her bod, we’d be doing the same.   (Photo: Kim Kardashian via Instagram)

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Kim Kardashian - Kim sticks to her penchant for sultry selfies while on her second honeymoon with hubby Kanye West in Mexico. And if we had her bod, we’d be doing the same.  (Photo: Kim Kardashian via Instagram)

Vashtie Kola - Gorgeous skin, perfect curls. Yep, the bikini-clad artist-director is the total package while catching some rays in Los Angeles.  (Photo: Vashtie Kola via Instagram)

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Vashtie Kola - Gorgeous skin, perfect curls. Yep, the bikini-clad artist-director is the total package while catching some rays in Los Angeles. (Photo: Vashtie Kola via Instagram)

Garcelle Beauvais - The actress's bod just keeps getting better! Wading in the blue-green waters of Trinidad and Tobago, the mom-of-three flashes a happy grin for the cameras.  (Photo: Garcelle Beauvais via Instagram)

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Garcelle Beauvais - The actress's bod just keeps getting better! Wading in the blue-green waters of Trinidad and Tobago, the mom-of-three flashes a happy grin for the cameras. (Photo: Garcelle Beauvais via Instagram)

Tyson Beckford - Is it getting hot in here, or is it just this hunky model, who flaunts his ripped abs poolside in Jamaica? We’re leaning toward the latter.  (Photo: Tyson Beckford via Instagram)

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Tyson Beckford - Is it getting hot in here, or is it just this hunky model, who flaunts his ripped abs poolside in Jamaica? We’re leaning toward the latter. (Photo: Tyson Beckford via Instagram)