• Not all celebrities are as rich as you think.  Compared to many businesspeople, Hollywood stars are actually not so rich.  Most of them do not also live the glamorous lifestyle of the ultra-rich; it is just that we are more fascinated by the stars and tend to follow them more closely.  Most people have no clue how Bill Gates or Larry Ellison live.  What that means is that most stars do the same things that you do - go shopping, do household chores, and take care of other mundane activities.
• While stars may hang out at the most hot spots like Pure , Nobu , and Tao , hotels, and nightclubs, they also go to buy their lattes at the local Starbucks.  (Related:  Il Sole and Il Tramezzino)
  
• Believe it or not but many celebrities are big fans of cheap fast food (Taco Bell is clearly a big favorite of stars like Paris Hilton ).  There is another place called In-N-Out Burger that is a favorite of the stars include Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie , and Paris Hilton.

And one destination in the Caribbean that provides both pleasure and privacy is the island of St. Lucia.  No surprise then that the island has been voted as the world's best wedding and honeymoon destination for three consecutive years.

Which stars have been to St. Lucia?

Or should we answer it by saying who hasn't.  But among the celebrities that have been spotted there are Harrison Ford, Tyra Banks, Jimmy Page, Oprah, Martha Stewart, Nick Cage, Raquel Welch, and Morgan Freeman.

So this time let us take a look at that American Sweetheart Julia Roberts.  Indeed she seems equally comfortable in New York or Los Angeles, but she has a hideout in Taos, New Mexico.  And believe it or not, her wedding also took place at that ranch, estimated to be as much as 40 acres in area and costing millions in a part called Arroyo Seco.

Taos is tranquil town, relatively small, and full of tourists year around, but is a great place to live too.  It has been preserved to keep the traditional New Mexican architecture with plazas, churches and historical buildings around it.  Plus, while it is nice and warm during summer, you can also ski during winter months.

Related destinations:  Tips on how to spot the stars    -  Milano   -    Roatan   -   Mayan ruins in Honduras   -    Copan ruinas   -   Venice   -     St. Lucia

Photo courtesy (Creative Commons):  Karol M

Apparently, both Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, like most Hollywood celebrities, like the country so much that they have decided to get a home there.  Dominican Republic is not a bad place to live.  In fact many famous people have vacation homes there.

Richard and his wife visited one of the most famous Mayan temples, Rosalila.  They were also seen enjoying themselves in the pool and drinking beer.

Richard Gere stayed at the Hotel Marina Copán (in Copán Ruinas), the same hotel where John John Kennedy stayed during his honeymoon years ago.  According to hotel employees, Richard acted as any other tourist.  He and his family enjoyed traditional Honduran food, such as pupusas de loroco, chicken with loroco (loroco is a flower eaten in Central America), plantains, and refried beans.

Nevis is part of St. Kitts and Nevis or the British Antilles.  Nevis is a lush tropical paradise - a small island with great people.   The temperature averages about 79 degrees Fahrenheit from November to April (perfect for that escape from the winter).  From May to October it's somewhat hotter and more humid. The average water temperature is 80 degrees F.

The island is only 36 square miles in area approximately - 7 miles long and 5 miles wide, and lies near the top of the Lesser Antilles archipelago, about 200 miles south of Puerto Rico, and just west of Antigua.

This hotel has a PGA-level golf course, an exotic spa, hotel decorations inspired by a Hawaiian theme - all with the first class service that distinguishes the Four Seasons hotel chain.  The hotel also happens to be located in a historic area.  

So if you are planning a vacation in Hawaii and want to stay with the celebrities, we recommend the Four Seasons Hualalai – with minimal effort you may be able to spot Hollywood celebrities.  Rates in this hotel star at about $600 a night, though you can get a lower rate if you watch out for promotions and packages from time to time.  If you want to dine like Britney Spears, then you might want to try eating at the Beach Tree Bar & Grill.

Of course, Rachael did not cook for her wedding, but paid close attention to all the details, including providing the guests with a deck of cards to entertain themselves during the trip back home and a map of Tuscany.  (Related:  Ponza Island)

The wedding took place in the home of her favorite wine, Brunello di Montalcino.  Castello di Velona is a 11th century castle located close to the city of Siena on a hill with magnificent views of the surrounding landscape.  The castle was also the theater of fights between the Republic of Siena and the Florence.