| The evolving face of travel in the 21st century has | | | | European football clubs. The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, |
| seen the traditional package holiday take a backseat in | | | | one of Dubai's premier destinations, has seen the likes |
| the hearts and minds of holiday-goers. Instead, it has | | | | of Ben Stiller, Jessica Alba and the Liverpool Football |
| given way to the concept of the "themed vacation" - | | | | Club walk through its doors. What's more, the city |
| from Aztec tours in Central America to Lord of the | | | | strives to cultivate a very high-class lifestyle for all its |
| Rings themed trips to New Zealand. But, in today's | | | | residents and visitors; so finding a 5-star hotel in Dubai |
| celebrity-obsessed world, one themed break is rising | | | | in which to indulge in starry-eyed sightings is unlikely to |
| quickly through the ranks: the idea of the | | | | be difficult. |
| "celebrity-spotting" getaway. | | | | Though seen by many as past its heyday, the French |
| Indulging in a bit of celebrity-spotting on your holiday is | | | | Riviera still holds some weight in the celebrity holiday |
| a great way to inject some excitement into your | | | | stakes. Seen as the playground of the Jet Set in the |
| lifestyle. And don't think that Los Angeles is the only | | | | 1950s and 1960s, France's celebrated Cote d'Azur |
| city in which you'll be able to rub shoulders with the rich | | | | was popular with the likes of Brigitte Bardot and |
| and famous - many world hotels and resorts that are | | | | Jean-Paul Sartre before being populated by the |
| frequented by high profile celebrities or sportspeople | | | | playboys of Monte Carlo and the nouveau-riche. But |
| are now instantly recognisable. | | | | take a trip to the French Riviera in the summertime |
| For instance, Barbados is arguably one of the world's | | | | and you'll still be able to revel in some |
| best locations for sighting celebs. Legendary musicians | | | | celebrity-sightings. Head towards St Tropez's booming |
| like Mick Jagger and Sting are regular visitors to the | | | | nightclubs or visit Cannes during its infamous film |
| island, while Tiger Woods decided he liked Barbados | | | | festival, and the rewards are sure to be huge. |
| so much he chose it as the location for his wedding. | | | | So whether you're planning to scour the streets of Las |
| Moreover, with stunning white sands, palm trees and | | | | Vegas in the hope of a fleeting glance of George |
| crystal clear blue waters, Barbados gives any | | | | Clooney, or you're hoping to devour all the delights of |
| holidaymaker the opportunity to feel like a star. | | | | Madrid with the intention of setting eyes on the |
| Dubai has also gained popularity as a new tourist | | | | England football teams' dedicated WAGs, it's clear that |
| destination, amongst both celebrities and their erstwhile | | | | celebrity-spotting need no longer be just a hobby. In |
| fans. With year-round sunshine, unparalleled | | | | fact, it's a fantastic idea for a holiday - one that's sure |
| opportunities for shopping and a stunning architectural | | | | to add endless glamour and sophistication to your |
| landscape, Dubai has played host in the recent past to | | | | travels. |
| a range of stars, from Hollywood A-listers to | | | | |