"We're going to need a bigger boat!" Richard Dreyfuss might not have been the actor who said that famous line from 'Jaws,' but he'll forever be associated with his role in the famous horror movie. That's just one highlight in a career of them for Dreyfuss, who managed to land leading role after leading role all the way from 1975 until the late 1990s. His movies aren't quite as high profile today as they once were, but he's still working regularly - despite having a reputation for being a little difficult to get along with on occasion.
Without meaning to sound disrespectful to Dreyfuss, who we recognize as a screen icon, he manages to look both older and taller than he really is. He's been around forever, but he's still only just over 70. Also, despite his towering screen personas, he's 5 foot 5. His height didn't turn out to be a barrier to becoming the youngest actor ever to win a Best Actor award at the Oscars, which he did in 1978.
Whether celebrities are looking to be in the spotlight or escape the paparazzi, there are some popular vacation destinations that always seem to be frequented by the stars. Celeb spotting is a favorite pastime of many travelers, and you might be able to snag a photo or even an autograph when you visit these top celebrity vacation spots around the world. Although the price tags may be a bit higher in these destinations than your average budget getaway, these are some of the best celebrity vacation spots that you can start saving up to visit and enjoy the trip of a lifetime.
One of the classiest celebrity vacation spots in Europe is Mallorca, Spain. It’s known as a spot to be posh more than a spot to party. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones have a house here, and it’s been a favorite getaway for Gwenyth Paltrow. Some of the local favorites that boast the most celebrity sightings include the Wellies Restaurant and Bar, Puerto Portals, and Es Trenc Beach.
Saint Tropez is known for its amazing beaches and blissful landscapes. Celebrity couples like Beyoncé and Jay Z and David and Victoria Beckham have been spotted vacationing along these famous beaches. The Cote d’Azur seaport is a big draw for celebs here, as well as top beach clubs like Club 55.
Perhaps the most well-known celebrity that loves Lake Como is George Clooney. He has a villa with over a dozen rooms here so he can bring all his friends along to relax, get away, and party. Villa d’Este is another popular place celebrities choose to stay because of its attention to privacy. Just ask Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bette Midler, or Sylvester Stallone!
Sure, there are plenty of celebrities that call Sydney home year-around, but there are lots of others who like to visit for a surfing and sailing getaway. Sydney’s Bondi Beach has been a top vacation pick for Leonardo DiCaprio and Hugh Jackman, and some A-list accommodations are the InterContinental Hotel and the Park Hyatt in the Rocks.