You'd think one of the native descendants of the islands of Hawaii would reign supreme as the NFL king of the 50th state. However, this is not the case with Matt Blair holding the crown and Marcus Mariota coming in at second place. Born in Hilo, Hawaii, Matt Blair didn't explore football as an option until he and his family relocated to Ohio and he was recruited by scouts to play collegiately. After attending Iowa State for three years, Blair declared himself in to the 1973 NFL Draft where he was selected 51st overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round.
Blair spent his entire twelve-season career with the Vikings where he snagged a total of 16 interceptions and ran for a total of 119 interception yards. His efforts earned him six Pro-Bowl invites and one NFL All-Pro First Team selection in 1980. With Marcus Mariota currently trying to solidify himself as a quarterback, he has a lot of work to do to take the king of Hawaii crown from Matt Blair.
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.