Guidecca Island, Isleworth, Plan de la Tour, The Hamptons…If these cities don’t sound exotic enough, consider the fact that they are the location choice among A-list celebrities in purchasing their second, third, or fourth homes.
Forbes has compiled a list of such locales, here are a few of them:
Giudecca Island, Venice
A 1.2-mile island in the Venetian lagoon just a boat ride from Piazza San Marco. After their 2005 civil partnership ceremony, Sir Elton John and David Furnish celebrated their honeymoon at their retreat in Giudecca. Characterized by gardens, artists and charming grocery shops, Giudecca is a favorite among Venetians
Plan de la Tour, France
A small town 1 hour from St. Tropez, Plan de la Tour offers great scenery, vegetation and landscaping. A great getaway for nature lovers as this town only includes just about five restaurants.
Johnny Depp, Vanessa Paradis and their two children adore spending time at the family’s 50-acre farmhouse just outside tiny Plan de La Tour, one hour from St. Tropez and where there are no movie theaters and only about five restaurants. The home is equipped with a swing set, trampoline and a vegetable garden.
Isleworth, Windermere, Florida
A gold community situated on the third largest golf course in Florida, this location suits the likes of Tiger Woods, Mark O’Meara, Shaquille O’Neal and Vince Carter. The community offers extensive concierge services, children’s program, and over 10 miles of waterway along the Butler Chain of Lakes.
With other locations, as Santa Barbara, The hamptons, and Lake Como in Italy, see the full is at Forbes Traveler
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