Live it up like a celeb for a fraction of the cost
Ever dreamed of living the life of a celebrity even for just a few days, but are counting your pennies this year? Well now you can with the help from the world’s largest travel search engine Kayak.co.uk.For those of us that don’t live the Paris Hilton lifestyle and can’t afford to splash the cash on champagne and caviar, a tight budget shouldn’t hold you back. Kayak.co.uk has compiled a list of affordable options, just steps away from the celeb haunts, so grab those dark glasses, order the pooch passport (or a pair of skis) - it’s time to follow in the footsteps of your favourite Hollywood A-listers!
Formentera - Balearic Islands: Kate Moss
Ah, Ibiza! This infamous paradise loved by yogis, ravers and artists has now become one of the hottest destinations for the fashion elite. Formentera hangs off the south coast of Ibiza like a mini version of its bigger neighbour, but as we all know, size isn’t everything, and what’s good enough for Kate is good enough for us!
Like a real life version of Celebrity Love Island, keep up with all those tantastic celebs and enjoy a lazy day soaking up some rays on one of the many beautiful beaches including Platja de Llevant and Es Migjorn. When the sun goes down it’s time to jump in the party boat and rock on over to hit Ibiza's super club Privilege which is a favourite of Miss Moss herself.
Although the local hotel haunts of our favourite supermodel may be a bit too much for those tight purse strings, the Los Molinos Hotel provides four star celeb standards at only a fraction of the price. You can check out all the latest reviews for the hottest bars and hotels through Kayak.co.uk and TravelPost.com, that way you’re guaranteed to make your mark at the most popular celeb hangouts.
Flights from London from £51 with EasyJet, leaving on 7 June, returning on 11 June
Los Molinos Hotel: £53 per night (4 Star)
Lake Como – Italy: George Clooney
Playground of Europe’s rich and famous; Lake Como is a favourite holiday hotspot of Mr George Clooney and his beauty du jour, whichever lucky lass he chooses to take away with him! Silverfox and famed woman magnet, Mr Clooney has actually gone so far as to buy his own villa in this hotspot. If you want to get up close and personal with the American heartthrob himself, use Kayak.co.uk’s map view to find the nearest hotel to his million dollar mansion. To really live the life of our favourite Hollywood hottie indulge in some gastronomic delights at Il Gatto Nero, which boasts stunning views right across the lake. Who knows, you might lock lips with George himself?
Lake Como is also the perfect romantic location to take your partner, or for the singletons amongst us a great spot for tottie watching with mouth wateringly good-looking Italian football stars swaggering around. For those not lucky enough to retreat to a £5million villa for bespoke fusion cooking made by a chef flown in for one night only, the Regina Olga provides four star elegance without sending bank balances into the red.
Flights from London from £47 with EasyJet, leaving on 18 March, returning on 25 March
Regina Olga: £93 per night (4 Star)
Paradise Island – The Bahamas: Jessica Alba
The five star Ocean club is renowned for playing host to many famous superstars including Hollywood honey Jessica Alba. However for those not on a champagne budget, the Atlantis is only down the road at just a margin of the price and gives you the chance to hit all the same restaurants, casinos and beaches as Miss Alba herself. If this still pulls on those purse stings a little too much, the Nassau Palm Hotel is a bit further away but will offer you value for money. Whether it’s a Mai Tai, Margarita, or Martini, party like a celeb and hit the Blue Note Jazz Nightclub or Pure Nightlife for a night to remember!
Flights from London from £420 with American Airlines, leaving on 4 March, returning on 18 March
Atlantis: £353 per night (4 Star)
Nassau Palm Hotel: £75 per night (3 Star)
Klosters –Switzerland: Prince William and Kate Middleton
Fancy living the life of a royal for a day? Follow in the footsteps of golden girl and princess in waiting Kate Middleton and Prince William who, paparazzi pending, regularly enjoy some snow fuelled fun on the Swiss slopes of Klosters. For all those snow junkies who are craving some powder, it’s time to wax up those boards, pack those skis and prepare for the ride of your life! For a slightly more chilled out trip make the most out of other available activities like Tobogganing, ice-skating and horse-riding.
You won’t be short of places to wine and dine either with The Wynegg, The Chesa Grischuna and the Walserhof within distance and all favourites of our favourite royal couple. The question is, when will William make an honest woman of our Kate? Five star resorts such as Suitenhotel Zauberberg can be very pricey, so why not opt for The Best Western Hotel which offers a reasonable deal without breaking the bank. To figure out how close to the slopes you really are, use Kayak.co.uk’s Google Map link up to get a birds eye view of the surrounding area.
Flights from London from £61 with EasyJet, leaving on 16 March, returning on 21 March
Best Western Hotel: Call for rates (3 Star)
Mexico – Cabo San Lucas: Britney Spears, Jennifer Aniston
Womanisers watch out, you’re about to enter the zone, the zone of Britney Spears, a.k.a Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Get those sombreros ready and prepare yourself for some tequila slammers in the sun because if you want to live it up like tantastic celebs Britney or Jenifer Anniston, then this is the place for you. A magnet for A-listers, this sizzling Mexican hotspot is awash with great places to eat. If rubbing shoulders with the mighty Spears still isn’t enough for you, satisfaction is guaranteed in this sun soaked destination.
Check out the Boulevard de Mijares where you’ll stumble across Mi Cocina, The Tequila Restaurant and Morgan's Restaurant & Cellar, all of which are guaranteed to tickle those taste buds. Cabo San Lucas is the perfect spot for whale watching or water sports and an even better location for golf lovers - whatever floats your boat. The Esperanza An Auberge Resort is five star luxury fit for any celeb however rest assured The Vistazul Suites and Spa is a stones throw away and won’t put any added pressure on your wallet.
Flights from London from £465 with American Airlines, leaving on 9 March, returning on 18 March
The Vistazul Suites and Spa: £86 per night (2 Star)
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