Celebrity Travel News
Celine Dion to headline Jamaica Jazz festival
Multi-platinum, five-time Grammy award-winning singer Celine Dion is set to headline the 16th Annual Jamaica Jazz and Blues Art of Music Festival. The event is set to crown a fine 12 months for Jamaica, with the island having been recognised as the Caribbean’s Leading Destination by the prestigious World Travel Awards in October.
Janet Jackson rocks Yas Hotel in Abu Dhabi
Thousands of pop fans flocked to the Yas Arena earlier to see the legendary Janet Jackson perform her many number one smash hits. The pop icon kicked off another outstanding season of Yas Island Show Weekends, bringing what has been hailed worldwide as her largest ever tour; Number Ones: Up Close and Personal.
Hasselhoff calls in at Shamwari Sanbona for safari holiday
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve - known locally as the Arizona of South Africa - has hosted David Hasselhoff. Most famous for his role in the television series Baywatch, the ‘Hoff’ sprinkled a little stardust during a three night safari last week.
Strauss-Kahn rues Sofitel maid incident in first interview
Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has branded an encounter with a hotel maid in New York as “inappropriate”. The incident, which saw Strauss-Kahn charged with attempted rape, occurred at the Sofitel property in the city in May this year.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie bring a touch of Hollywood to 45 Park Lane
Even making a discreet exit through a side entrance, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie caused a stir earlier when sneaking out for dinner from the 45 Park Lane hotel in London. Also in Europe today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to London.
Holidaymakers warned to be careful where they leave their rental cars in Vilnius
Planning a trip to Vilnius in the near future? Be careful where you park your car! That is the message going out to drivers in the capital of Lithuania, Vilnius, after footage emerged of mayor Arturas Zuokas using an armoured vehicle to crush an illegally parked car.
Amy Winehouse mourned on holiday island of St Lucia
When not at her rabble rousing best in Camden Town, London, soul-diva Amy Winehouse was often to be found on the holiday island of St Lucia. News of her death was greeted with sadness on the island earlier, with tourism and civil aviation senator Allen Chastanet releasing a statement on behalf of the people of the island.
Prince Albert of Monaco holds lavish reception in South Africa
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco have thrown a lavish party for members of the International Olympic Committee at the Oyster Box Hotel, Umhlanga, South Africa. The newlyweds held a dinner reception for nearly 500 guests at the lavish property, which has been nominated in the category of “South Africa’s Leading Beach Hotel” at 2011 World Travel Awards.
Lily Allen lambasts Ryanair for “unbelievable” charges
Lily Allen has taken to Twitter to vent her anger at Ryanair for charging her £40 for failing to bring her boarding pass to the airport. The 26-year-old singer-songwriter was flying on the low-cost carrier from London to Belfast to launch her new clothing collection when she was forced to pay the fee at check-in.
Paris Hilton returns to Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai
Hotel heiress Paris Hilton has made a return visit to Atlantis, The Palm during her stay in Dubai. The resort was voted “Middle East’s Leading Resort” earlier this month at 2011 World Travel Awards.
Royal newlyweds set for Indian Ocean honeymoon
Royal newlyweds the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are to honeymoon on a Robinson Crusoe island in the Indian Ocean. They will staying in a £4,000-a-night villa surrounded by coconut groves and described as “the most incredible place you can visit”.
Newlyweds Prince William and Kate enjoy secluded UK weekend away
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are spending their first weekend as a married couple at a secret location in the UK. Royal residences Balmoral, Windsor or Sandringham have emerged as possible getaways, followed by the Scilly Isles and the Isle of Mull.