Florida is notorious for cranking out some of the most talented football players to walk the earth. And honestly, this was the hardest choice to pick. We have Deion Sanders who is one of the only athletes to hit a home run in the MLB and score a touch down in the NFL in the same week, then we have Deacon Jones who is responsible for the invention of the phrase 'sacking the quarterback,' and lastly we have Emmitt Smith who leads the NFL All-Time Rushing Yards list. There is no wrong answer between the three but we'd like to call this a toss-up between Sanders and Smith, with Smith edging the lead over Deion.
The Pensacola-bred running back set multiple rushing records as a member of the Florida Gators and kept that same energy as he entered the professional level of football. After being picked 17th overall in the 1990 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys he instantly impacted the team. He helped the Cowboys earn three Super Bowl Championships (1992, 1993, 1995), was Super Bowl MVP in 1993, an 8x NFL Pro Bowler, and so much more. Smith currently holds the NFL Rushing Yards record with 18,355 total yards ahead of legends Walter Peyton and Barry Sanders. He's also got a song named after him by The Migos. Now, that's a real accolade.
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.