While poutine's origins hail from Quebec, Canada in the late 1950s, it found its way to New Hampshire via French-Canadian natives and has been a staple in the Granite State ever since. Originally, poutine was considered a bottomfeeder dish and looked down upon in Canada. These days many Canadian's jokingly claim it as 'Canada's national dish,' which is ironic because New Hampshire has taken the dish for itself as a culinary custom they're proud to represent.
The combination of crunchy french fries, thick brown gravy, and salty cheese curds that make up the basic elements of poutine create an explosion of flavors too good to pass up. As of late, some local culinary experts have been experimenting with different ingredients to create their own unique poutine, but nothing beats the original. Matter of fact, the residents of New Hampshire are so in love with the dish, the state holds an annual festival every fall that brings in thousands of patrons from far and wide to rejoice in the sultry flavors of poutine.
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.