Hawaii and the Polynesian culture's influence on food is self-evident. Hawaiin pizza is a thing and eating full meals out of a hollowed-out pineapple has become one of the most Instagrammed food items of all-time. However, Hawaii has mastered one particular food item that is not only delicious but will keep you cool in those sunny and humid Hawaiian temperatures with a dessert known to the locals as 'shave ice.'
Shaved ice isn't your regular snow cone dyed with brightly-colored corn syrup over crushed ice. Shave ice has a consistency that makes the average snow cone texture almost seem barbaric. It's got a fluffy consistency that makes for an unmatched eating experience that is unlike ice cream or snow cones. Shave ice also has an extensive catalog of flavors that you might not ever think to try including pickled mango, Haupia (sweet creamy coconut), POG (passion fruit, orange, and guava), and more. Toppings like custard, azuki beans, and mochi also take shave ice to the next level.
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.