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Bahamas Baecation
Looking for a sandbank built for two like Eniko and Kevin Hart? Head to Exuma island in the Bahamas where you can dip, sip and tan until your heart’s content. Make Grand Isle Resort & Spa your home away from home and check swimming with pigs off your bucket list in between quality time with bae.
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Glamping Getaway
Get back to nature and to love on a luxe glamping getaway. Just like Ludacris and wife Eudoxie, you can test your camping skills without having to rough it too much. Head to California and stay at Ventana Big Sur to indulge in their private glamping experience that includes a luxury tent filled with teak-enclosed showers, heated floors, full hotel amenities, s’mores, wine and more.
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France is For Lovers
Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade know a thing or two about romantic vacations, that’s why they headed to the quiet peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat in France as a stop on their recent Wade World Tour. Stay at the Four Seasons’ Grand Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat to enjoy romantic sails, strolls through Nice or late night fun in Monaco.
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Living Lavish
Here this, no one knows how to live a luxe travel mood and moment like Marjorie Harvey. Her yacht adventures around the Mediterranean with husband Steve Harvey are legendary. But you don’t have to have a yacht to enjoy the Mediterranean seas. Head to the Amalfi Coast and post up in one of the luxury Airbnb villas that dot the colorful coast, then take a day trip on a yacht or catamaran and explore the entire coast Marjorie style from sun up to sun down.
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Walk With Kings and Queens
Black people have been magical since the dawn of time, and the temples and pyramids of Egypt are the perfect place to experience it all, just like singer Alicia Keys. The best time to visit Egypt is September through April when it’s not so hot. After a day of walking amongst the ancients, head back to Le Meridien and dine on amazing local cuisine with a perfect view of the pyramids in the distance.
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World Wonders
The couple that sees World Wonders together, stays together, just ask R&B singer Ciara and her NFL hubby Russell Wilson. Visit China in the Spring to hike the Great Wall of China and check one of the 7 World Wonders off your wish list. Use Viator to book affordable excursions to famous sites like the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.
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Italian Style
Italy is the home of fashion, so of course fashion queen June Ambrose makes it a point to visit often. Check out Rome during shoulder months like April, May or September to avoid big crowds. The St. Regis Rome is within walking distance of must see sights like the famous Trevi Fountain and Via Condotti shopping district, where you can stock up on the finest leather goods.
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Stars and Stripes
Leave it to Black Panther star Lupita Nyong’o to make strolling with Zebras in her native Kenya look so effortlessly good. Safaris are a great way to get introduced to the natural beauty of Mama Africa, so head to Kenya from late June to October to visit the Masai Mara and catch amazing sights like the wildebeest migration. Afterwards, head to Lamu and get some beach time while relaxing at The Majlis Resort.
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Family Time
Bali isn’t just for honeymooners or people looking to recreate scenes from Eat, Pray, Love. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are a perfect example of how the island paradise can still be fun for families. The Grand Hyatt Bali has a great kids program for the little ones that can come in handy when you need some adults only alone time.
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Spanish Sunshine
Just ask Mashonda and she’ll tell you the sun just shines different in Ibiza, Spain. If you’re looking for beach fun and tons of nonstop night life, Ibiza is the place for you during the summer. Nobu Hotel in Ibiza Bay is the place to see and be seen when it comes to parties and over all socializing, especially at the delicious Nobu restaurant.
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