The citizens of Iowa are truly the children of the corn. If you ever find yourself traveling through the Hawkeye State you'll notice for miles and miles the fields of corn stalks being prepared for harvest. Surprisingly, due to this year's cool, wet spring, Iowa had a shortage of corn available for the state's usual summer festivities. With corn being such a surplus in the state, Iowa is known for throwing celebrations for their prized crop. This year, the Des Moines Sweet Corn Festival celebrated its 40th anniversary and the West Point Sweet Corn Festival received a turn out of over 25,000 attendees.
While there is a plethora of different preparation options for sweet corn, nothing beats the traditional way of enjoying one of these bad boys fresh out of a vat of boiling water and buttered to create that perfect balance of sweetness bursting from the ears of corn and salty from the applied melted butter. For more of a crunchy texture, Iowa sweet corn straight off the grill is a better option of preparation.
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.