You may not be able to live like a celebrity, but you can certainly travel like one.
Even celebrities know that summer is the perfect time to take advantage of the warm weather, soak up the sunshine, and spend some sweet quality time with your family.
Surprisingly, some of their destinations are cheaper than you think. Learn how to pack your essentials like a star, dress like a celebrity, and you might just have the paparazzi snap your photo.
The Hottest Celebrity Summer Vacation Destinations
Ah, Mexico, you can’t beat Mexico’s location and affordability. Even Kourtney Kardashian admits that Mexico is the ideal summer getaway to avoid jet lag, but still feels so far away.
If you want to travel like a Kardashian, try heading to Punta Mita, Mexico. Some Airbnb locations are right next to the beach and are very affordable—less than $100 a night.
It’s summer and there’s nothing better than the beach. That’s why Miami Beach, Florida may be famous, but it’s still a go-to place for celebrities. The Jonas Brothers enjoy frequenting Miami Beach, especially on yachts.
Luckily, you don’t need to own a yacht like the Jonas Brothers to enjoy Miami’s sandy beaches. Airbnb is once again the most affordable option, but this time, try a yacht. Yes, you can even find yachts listed on Airbnb. Split the price with a few friends and your dream vacation can easily become a reality.
If you still love the beach (we know you do), head to Paradise Island in the Bahamas, where you might just meet Jimmy Fallon. This location was featured in the 2001 film, holiday in the sun, It is an ideal family holiday destination.
The average resort price is about $150 per night, and there are countless family entertainment activities for parents and kids to enjoy. One of Fallon’s favorite things is swimming with dolphins and other marine life at Dolphin Cay.
Pack like a star
When you travel to a celebrity-inspired destination, try packing like a celebrity, too. There’s no reason why you can’t pamper yourself as much as they do. Here are some essentials you can try bringing in your carry-on next time:
- Face mask – Chrissy Teigen recommends giving yourself a facial on the plane. It’s a great way to pass the time, leave your skin looking beautiful, dewey, exotic, glowing when you land, and even prepare your skin for a new climate, especially if it’s a dry one.
- Silk pillowcase (or blanket) – Kim Kardashian knows there’s nothing worse than looking tired after a flight. Do your best and bring pillowcases and blankets (especially silk ones) to capture the luxurious ZZZ for optimal beauty results.
- Favorite book—— Celebrities like Rosie Huntington are always busy. To combat boredom, she makes sure to bring along her favorite books, like those by Lena Dunham, Not that kind of girl.
- Chopsticks– Women aren’t the only ones looking glamorous as they walk down the runway. Chris Evans never forgets his lipstick because if there’s one thing you don’t want to do while on vacation, it’s chapped lips.
- Sun protection (hat, sunglasses) – When you’ve spent so much time keeping your skin glowing and fresh, don’t waste it on sunburn. Lupita Nyongo says the key to her beautiful complexion is always wearing a hat or sunglasses when she goes out.
Rock A-list Bikini
The final piece to feeling like a star is looking like one. People love to take fashion advice from celebrities. The best part is that they look affordable.
Everyone knows the hottest place to be this summer is the beach, so you’ll definitely want to stock up on swimsuits. Some of your favorite celebrities are shopping for our favorite swimsuits for under $150.
Selena Gomez wore a simple jumpsuit in Mexico this summer. This set is from Krahs Swimwear and sells for $40. She actually helped launch the new brand in a cute red swimsuit.
Emily Ratajkowski is another style icon we love. You will find recent photos on her Instagram showing inamorata in a brown string bikini. For only $75, this swimsuit will make you feel as sexy as Emily.
You can’t have a summer bikini list without the beautiful Ashley Graham. Her swim collection, Ashley Graham x Swimsuits for All, is available to anyone. This summer, she wore a red high-waisted fringed underwire bikini, which cost just $98.
That means whether you’re plus, pear, or petite, there are plenty of celebrity-inspired looks to show off this summer.