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Girls Next Door in Monte Carlo
Celebrity Travel News
Isn't that ironical that "Girls Next Door" are not down the road but all the way in Monte Carlo?  Well, it is, and they do it because they can - after all being a Playboy Bunny helps.  Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt, and Kendra Wilkinson were in Monte Carlo just having a good time but pretending to promote their television program.

So have you gone to Monte Carlo yet?  

Think of Monte Carlo as a small French town (just 30,000 people), though it is a soverign state.  It is located around the Southern Alps and the Mediterranean Sea is on the other side.  Therefore, you can visit any time - it is beautiful throughout the year.

Simply fly into the Nice-Côte-d'Azur International Airport from any major City in the world (including Asia and North America) and you will be in Monaco within 10 minutes.

 

 
J Lo and March Anthony at Puerto Rico Day
Celebrity spottings
While Puerto Ricans are always thinking of leaving the United States, I love the people and the island.  I don't why they would want to be independent.  And that is why every time I go to New York City, I make sure that I plan my trip around the day when they have the Puerto Rican Day parade.  Not only do you get to see some of the Latino stars, you meet wonderful, happy people (though it seems that they make more noise than the NYPD likes), and have a great time.  Though there have been recent complaints that she has been ignoring her Spanish-speaking fans, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony were at the parade supporting their culture and showing that they do care.

 

 
Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller eat at Archipelago restaurant
Celebrity spottings
Photo of Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller on a girls night out
When you are in London, you can go to the Mahiki Bar, stay at the Blakes Hotel, and like Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller, head to the Archipelago restaurant in London's West End neighborhood.  Most food critics rate this restaurant as a premier dining spot in this city for eclectic dining.  I also hear that London is also the city to eat the best Indian food.

And ecletic it is because the menu is not from one place in the world.  You can choose from Saigon Seduction to Arabian Parcels to Jamaican Mountain Chicken.  For appetizers, choose from Latin Cossack or Rajasthan Strut or Aegean Wrap.  Desserts menu includes Amazon Thaw, Colombian Fix, Tropical Igloos and African Sunset.

And trust me.  While it is a favorite of the celebs, it isn't unaffordable.  A simple dinner for two can be had for less than $100 though if you want to eat like the stars, plan on spending double that amount.
 
Nelly Furtado in Miami
Celebrity spottings

Photo of Nelly Furtado with a cake

Well, there are several places in Miami that attract the Hollywood celebs, but definitely the Club Mansion (Washington Avenue on Miami Beach) is one of them.  All the way from Ashlee Simpson to Wilmer Valderrama to Paris Hilton to Fergie and Black Eyed Peas have partied at this popular nightclub that serves some of the finest drinks, invites major bands to play, and attracts the most beautiful people almost all the time.

No wonder then that Nelly Furtado chose Mansion for an after-party to celebrate her Miami tour.  What I like about this club is that unlike other nightclubs where you get to enter only if you are a celebrity or a hot model or a couple (with the woman being hot), at this club, you can simply buy your way in.  Call to make a reservation and the table is yours.  It will cost  you a little bit of money based on the size of the party, but it is well worth it.

Other nightclubs and hotels that I like in the Miami area are Snatch, Mokai, Havana Club, Bricks, Shore Club and Setai.      

 
Angelina Jolie in Prague
Celebrity spottings
Despite the low opinions that many of us have of Hollywood stars, they are not so bad (except, of course, Britney Spears).  I recently talked about great mothers like Gwen Stefani, Christie Brinkley, and Denise Richards and let me share the story of Angelina Jolie, who is clearly a supermom.  During the time Brad Pitt was in Montreal, Angelina Jolie was in Prague, the capital of Czech Republic.  Like a good mother, she insists that kids go to school wherever they are; maybe it also gives her time to get things done.

Photo of Angelina Jolie with kids Zahara and Pax ThienSo why visit the Czech Republic?

While the stars like to explore exotic places either to shoot films or to escape from the paparazzi, trust me, Prague (and many other cities in Eastern Europe) are excellent vacation spots.  They have history, architecture, and art, all of which can be enjoyed for a much lower price compared to western Europe, particularly France, Italy, England, Spain, Portugal, Germany or Greece.  

So if you want that "European" vacation, it is not a bad idea to visit the Czech Republic - Brangelina did.
 
Brad Pitt in Montreal for shooting movie
Celebrity Travel News

Photo of Brad Pitt riding a scooter in MontrealIt pays to be a star like Brad Pitt.  Well, apart from being the love of Angelina Jolie, this couple is everywhere, all the way from Paris to Namibia to Vietnam to Dominican Republic.

Brad Pitt was also in the Canadian city of Montreal in the province of Quebec, which is so different from the rest of Canada.  People there not only speak French (though it appears that most young people are bilingual) but the food, the culture, and the people are a class of their own. 

I make it a point to spend at least one week each summer in Montreal.  In my opinion that is the best time to go there, unless you come from a warm place and want to enjoy a snowy winter, in that case, you should travel there around Christmas.

Brad Pitt was filming "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" in Old Montreal.  Yes, it is important that you spend as much time as possible in Old Montreal, because the new Montreal is like any other metropolis in US or Canada.  Old Montreal, on the other hand, is full of history and during summer time, there are so many activities going on almost every day.

 
Heidi Montag engaged to Spencer Pratt
Celebrity Travel News
Photo of Heidi Montag in a bikini with Spencer Pratt as they kiss on the pool
Asking a woman for her hand is a very special moment and women remember that moment till they die (or get a divorce).  Also, they share the story with their friends and family members.  That is why men not only have to buy the biggest diamond possible, they also have to find the perfect moment and location.  For example, Bill Rancic chose to propose while flying in a holicopter over Chicago with his sweetheart Giulian DiPandi.   Tony Parker proposed to Eva Longoria at their home that was specially decorated that day.

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are engaged and he popped the question to her at the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara, California.  This is a luxurious beachfront property located between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains minutes from the Santa Barbara Airport.  This resort has it all, including luxury suites, spa, restaurants, sports, pools, and a 2-mile stretch of white sandy beach.  And while it may be a good idea to propose there, you can just go have a good time with a loved one any day of the year.
 
Gwen Stefani celebrates Kingston's birthday
Celebrity spottings

Photo of Gwen Stefani, Gavin Rossdale, and KingstonI am sure that you will agree with me that unlike many other Hollywood celebrities, Gwen Stefani, apart from being a great singer and fashion designer, she is also a great mom (I am talking of mothers like Britney Spears).  That is why you will find her with her son Kingston all the time.  Of course, husband Gavin Rossdale, being a great dad that he is, will also accompany her.  Of course, many times you will see the family in a neighborhood park, but also wherever they happen to be.

Well, this time the family was celebrating the young one's birthday in New York and they decided to do it at the Otto Enoteca in New York's Greenwich Village.  This is a pizzeria on Fifth Avenue in the city and is modeled after an Italian train station.  The building has a rich history all the way from being a hotel to sidewalk cafe to cabaret to New York University housing to its current rebirth as a pizzeria.  The restaurant is owned and operated by famous chefs Joe Bastianich and Mario Batali.  While the restaurant serves more than just pizza, I would recommend that unless you are a frequent diner, stick to the wide selection of pizzas and pair it with their big selection of wines.

 
Rihanna in Berlin, Germany
Celebrity spottings

Photo of Rihanna in Berlin wearing a dress with a side cut showing her braWe all love to go to Europe (or dream about it) but the sad reality is that when we think of Europe, we think of London, Paris, Venice, Milan, Portugal and a few other places, but do not forget that Europe is a much bigger continent and has a lot to offer not only in terms of diversity of history and culture but also people, cuisine, and what to do for fun.

In case you have forgotten Germany, Rihanna is here to remind you that this is a great country to visit, even though you might not here many people going there for a vacation.  She was in Berlin, which unlike Frankfurt or Bonn, is a historical city that offers enormous opportunities to explore its sites.  And while German food may not be much to write about, never forget the beer.

And no, you don't have to dress like her while vacationing.  She is a celebrity and can wear an outfit with a cut so big on the side that shows as if her black lace bra is part of her outfit. Unless you want to, just be yourself in Germany.  German people are friendly, warm, and unpretentious unlike many Hollywood stars.

 
Mischa Barton in Cannes
Celebrity Travel News

Photo of Mischa Barton walking in Cannes

While Cannes is a favorite playground of Hollywood celebrities (look at Sharon Stone in Cannes), it can also create interesting situations. 

For example, Mischa Barton and her so-called friend Victoria Silvstedt were both at a party organized by De Grisogono (that included a performance by Kelly Rowland and included guests like Kid Rock, Beyonce, Eva Mendes, and Naomi Campbell) but then Mischa wanted to sneak out on her own to go to another party.  When Victoria saw here leaving behind, she shouted and embarrassed them both by calling her names.

From what I can guess she wasn't in Cannes to promote a movie or TV series.  She was there just because she is Mischa Barton. 

And if you want to be there, I suggest a time that is not the same as the Cannes Film Festival.  Way too expensive.  At other times, you can find much better deals, the staff is more attentive, but no you will only get to spot the stars if you are lucky.

 
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