As the end of the year soon approaches, the inclination for a vacation to bid farewell to 2025 beckons. Whether a short island getaway or a winter alpine expedition, a holiday certainly provides some respite from the hustle and bustle of past months.
A brief scroll on Instagram presents a flurry of carefree travel candids from the summer past. It’s enough to make the inner travel bug itch, letting the mind drift to endless possibilities for the next holiday. Celebrities were no different, swapping their set and stage for clear blue skies and iridescent waters. Blackpink girls Jennie and Rosé proved great minds think alike and appointed Italy as the It-girl summer destination, while stars like Twice’s Jihyo and Hailey Bieber opted for a reunion with the great outdoors, discovering the wonders Mother Nature has to offer.
If an indoor retreat is further up your alley, discover the best hotel destinations to book a stay at from your favourite star. Perhaps Raffles Bali will make a mark, whose hospitality welcomed Nayeon with open arms, or the Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, a lush resort that actor PP Krit favours.
Whichever route your rest and relaxation takes, spy these celebrity-favoured vacation spots for inspiration on where to book your next flight ticket to.
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Lisa: Ibiza
As much as Lisa knows how to work hard—take her solo album or role on The White Lotus, to name a few—she certainly knows how to play hard as well. This summer beckoned a trip to Ibiza for the star, showing off her perfect beach day outfit rotation and idyllic coast views.
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Dua Lipa: Naples, Italy
Dua Lipa seems to be on a permanent holiday, and her weekend getaway to Naples can’t help but agree. The view? Bronzed sun-tanned skin, crystal clear waters and, of course, her beau Callum Turner. Shortly after, the star spent the last few days of being 29 in a vacation to Jamaica, and entered her 30th year with a birthday bash in Ibiza.
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Park Bo Gum: Guam
Guam offered a tropical respite for Park Bo Gum, whose travel bug was satiated by palm tree views, canoeing in the sea and stargazing. It was a feast for the stomach as well, with plates of a flavourful hotel breakfast and an outdoor seafood barbecue highlighted on the actor’s Instagram.
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Olivia Rodrigo: Marrakech, Morocco
All work and no play makes Olivia Rodrigo a dull girl. Just before the UK leg of her Guts world tour, she made a pitstop for the picturesque sights of Marrakech. Known for its storied culture and artisanal craftsmanship, her Instagram was peppered with local market sights and scenes.
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Nayeon: Bali, Indonesia
Nayeon found sanctuary at Raffles Bali, a retreat of discovery and rest amidst the lush green landscapes and unhurried pace of life the private villas offer. The cherry on top? An unbridled view to the watercolour sunsets the island is famed for.
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PP Krit: Phuket, Thailand
One doesn’t have to look far for a summer getaway, as PP Krit illustrates. The Thai actor was seen on a staycation at the Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, a luxurious haven overlooking the Andaman Sea. It’s a one-stop destination for relaxation and recreation–offering Muay Thai classes, a clay studio, restorative treatments at its wellness centre and a restaurant nestled amongst the tree tops.
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Justin and Hailey Bieber: Alberta, Canada
The Biebers made a visit to the singer’s hometown, where they took a picturesque ride on Lake Louise in Banff National Park. Mountainous glaciers made for a captivating backdrop against cerulean waters, accompanied with a wild lynx sighting.
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Jennie: Lake Como, Italy
It-girl Jennie spent her summer days by the deep blue waters at Lake Como. A flurry of candid Instagram shots ensued, memorialising a carefree yacht ride over the lake, sightseeing with friends and exploring food classics—pizza, gelato and burrata, to name a few. She wasn’t the only one—fellow group member Rosé was also spotted relaxing by the Italian sea.
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Jihyo: Hawaii
Twice’s Jihyo enjoyed the best of both worlds , splitting her time between the idyllic beaches and coastal landscapes of Hawaii. The K-pop star crafted what looked like the perfect vacation—hiking up Halona Beach Cove, with views of turquoise waves against rocky volcanic cliffs and soaking up sun by the beach before ending with a serene sunset.
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Bright Vachirawit: Sumba Island, Indonesia
Looking for the ultimate summer vacation? Take notes from Bright Vachirawit, whose getaway to Sumba Island in Indonesia was nothing short of tropical bliss. He spent his days at NIHI Sumba, where equine retreats, waterfall dives and spearfishing excursions ensued.
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Kendall Jenner: Yosemite National Park, California, USA
Kendall Jenner’s favourite way to recharge? With the great outdoors. Hiking up Yosemite National Park, she camped in a secluded spot nestled amongst its larger-than-life glaciers, deep valleys and gushing rivers.
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RM: Kyoto, Japan
The tranquil gardens of Kyoto were the ideal hideaway for BTS’s RM. Known for its scenic landscapes and Buddhist architecture, the artist filled his days with nature walks, temple visits and afternoons spent at art museums.
