Top 20 Celebrity-Approved Destinations Off the Beaten Path

Virgin mogul Sir Richard Branson is the owner of this 74-acre private island in the British Virgin Islands. In order to stay at the private resort, one must be invited by Sir Richard himself. Among the celebs who've stayed there over the years are Kate Winslet, Harrison Ford and Oprah Winfrey.

Punta Mita has long been a sought-after vacation spot for celebs. Stars who've enjoyed the gorgeous beaches in this Mexican hideaway include Rihanna, Beyonce, Jennifer Aniston, Britney Spears, Gwyneth Paltrow, Charlie Sheen, Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Kate Hudson, Hilary Duff, Kirsten Dunst, Ewan McGregor and numerous Kardashians.

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This off-the-beaten path locale in Croatia is home to the luxurious Hotel Lone, which has hosted such stars as Naomi Watts and Gwyneth Paltrow. The Princess Diana biopic Diana was filmed there, adding to its star-friendly appeal.

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Vacation destinations don't get more exotic than Marrakech, and celebs who've spent time there include Jessica Alba, Lupita Nyong'o, Shailene Woodley, Brad Pitt and Eddie Redmayne.

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Perhaps the most famous residents of this bucolic Italian resort town are George and Amal Clooney, but there have been numerous other stars who've vacationed there including Brad Pitt and Matt Damon.

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Antigua is home to the famed Jumby Bay resort, which has hosted the likes of Eddie Murphy, Jim Carrey, Hilary Swank and NFL star Eli Manning.

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Fiji's Turtle Island Resort provided the backdrop for Brooke Shields' Blue Lagoon, and was the honeymoon destination for Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey, along with Britney Spears and Kevin Federline.

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Bora Bora's St. Regis is famed for its posh over-the-water bungalows, and guests have included several members of the Kardashian family, in addition to, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, Eva Longoria, Rob Lowe, Sharon Stone and Charlize Theron.

The stunning beaches of Santa Teresa have lured the likes of Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen, Leonardo DiCaprio, Salma Hayek and Matt Damon.

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This bucolic British village is home to the ultra-exclusive Soho Farmhouse, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly had some of their first dates. Meghan Markle hosted her bridal shower there as well, while other stars to stay include Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Kate Moss, Cara Delevingne, as well as David and Victoria Beckham. 

Located on Italy's Amalfi coast, Positano's Le Sirenuse resort has been a favourite destination for A-listers. Stars who've stayed there include Shay Mitchell, Vanessa Hudgens, Olivia Palermo, Reese Witherspoon and Gwyneth Paltrow.

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This gem of a Caribbean island has been a vacation destination for such stars as Uma Thurman, Paul McCartney, Michael Jordan, Michael J. Fox and Liam Neeson.

An archipelligo of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, The Seychelles has long been a favourite spot for celebrities to unwind, including George Harrison, Brad Pitt and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

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St. Barths (also known as St. Barts, but it's technically Saint Barthélemy) is where such stars as Jay-Z and Beyonce, Jessica Alba, Mick Jagger, Tom Hanks, and John Lennon have enjoyed some fun in the sun.

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Eva Longoria, Penelope Cruz, Kate Moss and Jude Law are among the stars who've enjoyed the pristine white sand beaches of the Maldives.

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Rockefeller heir Laurance Rockefeller built a five-bedroom mansion on this stunning island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Assuring low-key privacy, former couple Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston reportedly celebrated New Year's Eve in St. John in 2007.

Deep in the Florida Keys, Key Biscayne's posh Ritz-Carlton has hosted such celebrity guests as Paul McCartney, Anna Wintour, Roger Federer, Venus and Serena Williams, Britney Spears, Jerry Seinfeld, Conan O’Brien, Martha Stewart, Justin Timberlake, Simon Cowell and members of the band Green Day.

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This remote eco-resort, set within a 25,000-acre biosphere reserve along the Pacific Ocean, has welcomed celebrity guests including Mick Jagger and Madonna, while Seal and Heidi Klum were so enamoured with the place they decided to get married there.

The exclusive Spring Creek Ranch resort in Jackson, Wyoming, is a favourite A-list vacation destination. Sandra Bullock and Ron Howard are reportedly repeat visitors, while other guests have included Matthew McConaughey, Jim Carrey and Uma Thurman.

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A tiny island in the Caribbean, Mustique has long been a vacation destination for celebrities. Ahead of the birth of Prince George, Prince William and Kate Middleton vacationed on this stunning island getaway, which is also a favourite of Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger.

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