- CNTraveller - Secret celebrity getaways
From Necker Island to Jaipur’s Oberoi Rajvilas, here are 7 escapes the stars love
Ever wondered where the paparazzi-plagued celebrities run to when they
want to escape prying eyes and the constant scrutiny of shutterbugs.
Here are seven fantastic hideaways frequented by celebs, which are well
worth visiting.
Where: Necker Island, British Virgin Islands
Who: Richard Branson, Mel Gibson, Oprah Winfrey, Harrison Ford, Steven Spielberg
Why: Spend a starry night under the open skies on the idyllic private paradise
called Necker Island. Bought by Sir Richard Branson in 1978 and
converted into a private retreat, the island was available for exclusive
hire in 1984. There are six Balinese style houses and one Temple
House, which enjoys a perfect location in the centre of the island and
offers fantastic views. Don’t miss staying aboard a 32-metre (105ft)
luxury catamaran, Necker Belle, which features four cabins with
breathtaking ocean views.
Necker Island, British Virgin Islands (+44 0 208 600 0430; www.neckerisland.virgin.com)From approximately Rs 15 lakh for a minimum stay of 7 nights
Where:The Wakaya Club, Fiji
Who: Nicole Kidman, Penélope Cruz, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
Why: A
visit to this private island is an experience in itself. Tucked away
amongst Fiji’s 333 islands, this intensely private coral-encircled gem
offers 10 super-luxurious residences. The island is an ideal spot for
those looking to relax on the beach with intimate picnics, tennis games
and spa treatments. Opt to dine under a charming gazebo-like shelter on a
deck surrounded by a pool.
The Wakaya Club,Suva, Fiji Islands (+679-3448-128; www.wakaya.com) Rs 1,06,657
Where: The Royal Palm Resort, Ecuador
Why: Located
in the beautiful Galapagos Islands, the delightful Royal Palms Hotel
lands you right in the lap of nature. Surrounded by 500 acres of lush,
tropical forests, the hotel provides privacy and is an excellent option
for the discrete traveller. Guests have the option of choosing from 10
Villas and four Veranda Studios with spacious double bedrooms, a Jacuzzi
and a lovely tropical garden. The service is efficient with a
staff-to-guest ratio of 12 to 1 per couple.
The Royal Palm Resort, Km 18 vía Baltra, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos, Ecuador(+593 2 25 20 000; www.royalpalmgalapagos.com) Doubles from Rs 23,857
Where: Taj Exotica, India
Who: Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan
Why: Overlooking
the spectacular Arabian Sea, the Mediterranean-style Taj Exotica
features impressive landscaped gardens, a 9-hole golf course, two tennis
courts and five restaurants. The elegant and well-furnished rooms and
suites are spacious and cosy. Be sure to book yourself into the Sea
View Villa, which provides striking sea views or the gorgeous Sea View
Pool Villa, which has a private pool.
The Getaway Taj Exotica, Benaulim, Goa, India (91-0832 6683333; www.tajhotels.com) Doubles from Rs 8,000
Where: The Gstaad Palace, Switzerland
Who: Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, Robbie Williams, Paris Hilton
Why:
Check into the 99-year old hotel nestled in the serene Swiss Alps; you
never know who you may bump into. Built in 1913, the glorious Gstaad
Palace has 104 beautifully furnished rooms, including 19 Junior Suites
and a splendid three-bedroom Penthouse Suite, which comprises a dining
room, living room, kitchen, a terrace as well as a private sauna and
Jacuzzi. In addition, five gourmet restaurants cater to every need of
the palate and a night of dancing is a must at the famous GreenGo
nightclub.
Royal Hotel Winter & Gstaad Palace AG Palacestrasse, CH-3780, Gstaad, Switzerland (+41 33 748 50 00/+41 33 748 50 00; www.palace.ch) Doubles from Rs 24,234
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