"Celebrity-spotting": a holiday, not a hobby

The evolving face of travel in the 21st century hasEuropean football clubs. The Jumeirah Beach Hotel,
seen the traditional package holiday take a backseat inone of Dubai's premier destinations, has seen the likes
the hearts and minds of holiday-goers. Instead, it hasof 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 thestrives to cultivate a very high-class lifestyle for all its
Rings themed trips to New Zealand. But, in today'sresidents and visitors; so finding a 5-star hotel in Dubai
celebrity-obsessed world, one themed break is risingin which to indulge in starry-eyed sightings is unlikely to
quickly through the ranks: the idea of thebe difficult.
"celebrity-spotting" getaway.Though seen by many as past its heyday, the French
Indulging in a bit of celebrity-spotting on your holiday isRiviera still holds some weight in the celebrity holiday
a great way to inject some excitement into yourstakes. Seen as the playground of the Jet Set in the
lifestyle. And don't think that Los Angeles is the only1950s and 1960s, France's celebrated Cote d'Azur
city in which you'll be able to rub shoulders with the richwas popular with the likes of Brigitte Bardot and
and famous - many world hotels and resorts that areJean-Paul Sartre before being populated by the
frequented by high profile celebrities or sportspeopleplayboys 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'sand you'll still be able to revel in some
best locations for sighting celebs. Legendary musicianscelebrity-sightings. Head towards St Tropez's booming
like Mick Jagger and Sting are regular visitors to thenightclubs or visit Cannes during its infamous film
island, while Tiger Woods decided he liked Barbadosfestival, 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 andVegas in the hope of a fleeting glance of George
crystal clear blue waters, Barbados gives anyClooney, 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 touristEngland football teams' dedicated WAGs, it's clear that
destination, amongst both celebrities and their erstwhilecelebrity-spotting need no longer be just a hobby. In
fans. With year-round sunshine, unparalleledfact, it's a fantastic idea for a holiday - one that's sure
opportunities for shopping and a stunning architecturalto add endless glamour and sophistication to your
landscape, Dubai has played host in the recent past totravels.
a range of stars, from Hollywood A-listers to