There are whole Facebook groups devoted to hating Bono, and those groups have thousands of members. The U2 singer is widely seen as a hypocrite, preaching about charitable causes and ending world hunger, but at the same time owning shares in Facebook and a luxury hotel chain. On top of that, despite being Irish, he goes to extreme lengths to ensure his tax affairs are dealt with offshore, so he pays as little as possible. The suspicion is that if Bono really cared about making poverty history, with his near-$1bn fortune he could just pay for it to happen.
Regardless of what you think of Bono's charity work, and whether or not he does it to elevate his own profile, what can't be denied is that he's been effective. The National Journal went as far as naming him the most politically effective celebrity of all time. Between charity singles and awareness campaigns, Bono has raised millions of dollars for many causes which support Africa's most vulnerable people. He was also knighted by the Queen of England for his humanitarian achievements.
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.