Ultra-Luxe Destinations Where Celebrities Vacation

These decadent getaways are favored by the glitterati.

Celebrity Vacation Spots

Want to get away from it all? You'd be wise to take your cue from A-list stars, who head to the planet's most luxurious locales when they want to unwind and explore. From apres ski retreats to big-city hot spots to tranquil beach getaways, we've rounded up the places most beloved by celebs like Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron, Michael Jordan and the Kardashians.

If you can't make it to these decadent destinations, you can at least dream...

Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Where A-Listers Stay on Bora Bora: The St. Regis

St. Regis Bora Bora — It's all about the overwater bungalows at this exquisite resort, where Jean Georges has a restaurant and the spa is sublime. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban honeymooned here, as did Alyssa Milano and her husband.

St. Barts, Caribbean

Where A-Listers Stay on St. Barts: Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Where A-Listers Stay in Dubai: Atlantis, The Palm

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Where A-Listers Stay in Cabo: Esperanza, an Auberge Resort

Aspen, Colorado

Where A-Listers Stay in Aspen: The Little Nell

Maui, Hawaii

Where A-Listers Stay on Maui: The Kahala

Marrakech, Morocco

Where A-Listers Stay in Marrakech: Amanjena

Miami, Florida

Miami South Beach — Appropriately, sizzling Miami is a fave among the hottest stars, like J Lo, Shakira and the Kardashians. Here, it's all about beach by day, party by night.

Where A-Listers Stay in Miami: The Setai

Anguilla

Where A-Listers Stay on Anguilla: Four Seasons Resort Anguilla

Four Season Anguilla — This ultra-luxe Four Seasons, previously branded as a Viceroy, has hosted Bullock, Jordan and a Victoria's Secret photo shoot. Big shots book the resort's extravagant indoor-outdoor beachfront villas.

South Africa

Where A-Listers Stay in South Africa: Molori Safari Lodge

Mykonos, Greece

Where A-Listers Stay on Mykonos: Santa Marina

Lake Como, Italy

Where A-Listers Stay in Lake Como: Grand Hotel Tremezzo

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Where A-Listers Stay in Rio: Belmond Copacabana

Belmond Copacabana Palace — Madonna, the Rolling Stones, Will Smith and the Obamas have enjoyed this stately resort, which features a coveted pool and acclaimed Italian restaurant.

St. Tropez, France

St. Topez — This arts-focused French Riviera getaway has seduced the likes of Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Catherine Zeta-Jones.