20 Hollywood Honeymoon Spots

If you’re looking for some ideas on where to go for your honeymoon, then why not take some advice from some of Hollywood’s biggest stars?  Once you have gotten those engagement and wedding rings in place, don’t go cheap when it comes down to finding a romantic locale that you’ll remember for a lifetime.

Debra Messing Debra Messing and screenwriter Daniel Zelman. This “Will and Grace”  and her new husband went to the private and opulent Santa Barbara Bacara Resort after their wedding in 2000. Sipping champagne and heading to the beach, they definitely seemed to be having the time of their lives.
Elvis and Priscilla Presley Elvis and Priscilla Presley. They were the world’s most famous couple at the time, and their honeymoon definitely matched their fame in terms of romance. At first staying at the Aladdin Hotel in Beverly Hills for their honeymoon, they moved to 1350 Ladera Circle in Palm Springs, California, which is now available for rental.
Clark Gable and Carole Lombard Clark Gable and Carol Lombard. This couple from the Golden Age of Hollywood spent their honeymoon at the Ingleside Inn in Palm Springs, California.
Britney Spears and Jason Alexander Britney Spears and Jason Allen Alexander. Though this 24-hour marriage was quickly annulled, the “Crazy” singer wed a high school friend in a Vegas chapel, after which the couple hot the casinos and partied till dawn.
Victoria and David Beckham Victoria “Posh Spice” and David Beckham. The two wed in a decadent ceremony in Ireland, after which the couple took a brief honeymoon in a villa in the south of France, taking their infant son, named Brooklyn, along with them.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick. This New York couple wouldn’t think of marrying anywhere outside of their beloved city, but the honeymoon was a different matter completely. The couple chose a unique destination in green and beautiful Ireland for their honeymoon.
Kate Winslet and Jim Threapleton Kate Winslet and Jim Threapleton. Before Winslet was an Oscar winner, and before her marriage with Sam Mendes, she wed Threapleton in England and headed out for a rustic honeymoon in Western Scotland.
Steven Soderbergh Director Steven Soderbergh and Julie Asner. This Hollywood heavyweight, who directed the Oscar favorite flick, “Traffic”, wed E! Entertainment News anchor, Julie Asner, in New York, before heading out for a honeymoon in France. Of course, Soderbergh was also a judge at the Cannes Film Festival for their French honeymoon.
Jennifer Lopez and Cris Judd wedding Jennifer Lopez and Cris Judd. Before J-Lo was J-Lo, and before her romance with Ben Affleck and marriage to Mark Antony, she wed Cris Judd. The pair honeymooned in George Clooney’s favorite hot spot, Lake Como in Italy, a scenic northern Italian locale.
Natalie Imbruglia Natalie Imbruglia and Daniel Johns. This pop singer, best known for her late nineties single, “Torn”, wed Silverchair singer Daniel Johns at the Thala Beach Lodge, before heading out for a romantic Australian honeymoon.
Russell Crowe and Danielle Spencer Russell Crowe and Danielle Spencer. This pair set out for a honeymoon in the rustic Australian outback after their wedding at Crowe’s Australian ranch.
Sigourney Weaver and Jim Simpson Sigourney Weaver and Jim Simpson. After wedding New York’s “Flea Theater” director, Jim Simpson, this “Aliens” actress and her new husband headed to an exotic locale on the island of Bali for their honeymoon.
Liza Minelli and David Gest Liza Minelli and David Gest. This short-lived couple, whose reality show never got off the ground, spent their honeymoon at the luxuriously exotic Amanpuri resort in Phuket, Thailand, where they enjoyed massages, boating excursions and fantastic Thai meals.
Trista and Ryan Sutter Trista and Ryan Sutter. This star of “The Bachelorette” honeymooned with hubby Ryan Sutter on Fiji’s lavish Turtle Island. This island was splashed all over newspapers a decade ago when it hosted the first wedding of the millennium because of its location on the international date line.
Paul McCartney and Heather Mills Paul McCartney and Heather Mills. They ended it in a messy high-profile divorce, but before that the two married in a huge ceremony in Ireland. The couple then headed for seclusion by private jet, landing on Fregate Island, located in the Seychelles Islands.
Joan Collins Joan Collins and Percy Gibbons. This thoroughly English couple wed in a ceremony that could have been in Collin’s decadent eighties show, “Dynasty”. The couple then sunbathed and enjoyed elegant tropical dinners at a private resort in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia.
Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise. The star-crossed couple honeymooned at the Hotel Cipriani in beautiful Venice, Italy. Offering private gardens, marble-trimmed rooms, and gorgeous balconies, it doesn’t get more swoon-worthy than this.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin. Honeymooning in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, at the Esperanza Resort, this chic couple enjoyed Mexican clay spa treatments with aphrodicisacs, a delicious menu with authentic Mexican fare, and of course the beautiful beaches.
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. The pair had only divorced sixteen months earlier, but decided to remarry at the exclusive Chobe Game Lodge in Botswana. Featuring individual private swimming pools, a famous game reserve and “love canopy” beds. As luxurious as the honeymoon was, however, the pair lasted less than a year.
Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren. Before the golfer hooked up with a slew of mistresses, he paid nearly $1.5 million to marry Swedish model Elin Nordegren in a lavish wedding. The two celebrated their honeymoon at the scenic Sandy Lane resort in Barbados.

80s Style Icon Becomes Face of Specialty Jewelry Designer

Eighties style icon, Joan Collins, best known for her role as “Alexis Carrington” on the hit 1980’s TV show, “Dynasty”, just recently became the face of couture jewelry designer Alexis Bittar.

Joan Collins wearing Alexis Bittar

The designer explains on his blog the appeal of working with a person who had such a distinctive style impact on 1980’s fashion sense.   “I’m thrilled to have her represent the line because she deserves credit (and hasn’t received it) for much of the 80’s fashion that is mimicked today. When I think “Opulence”, I think “Joan Collins and Dynasty”. Having used younger models in the past I liked that she was older and more mature. She’s the perfect person to represent the brand, company and me.”

Other designers that savvy jewelry collectors might want to include for that “opulent feel” are Tacori and Scott Kay.  These designers provide classic glamour that is sure to give you that Alexis Carrington-style glamour that Joan Collins popularized.

Unique Jewelry Choices Hit NY Fashion Week

Things are getting wild at New York Fashion Week, at least as far as jewelry and style are concerned.  Since it’s the year of Lady Gaga, perhaps we should start there.   The “Poker Face” celebrity whose oeuvre seems to function on dysfunctional and over-the-top Club Kid looks, came dressed as usual in a white lace and pearl creation at the amfAR New York Gala, co-sponsored by M.A.C Cosmetics.  This was the event to kick off Fashion Week and Gaga killed it, with pearls netted and attached to her face and body.

lady gaga

Meanwhile, star Krisitin Chenoweth was spotted backstage at the Red Dress Collection 2010 Fashion Show, where the color red is used to symbolize and promote awareness of heart disease in women.  She accessorized heavily with red heart gemstones.  Dynasty star Joan Collins was also featured at the events, in an ostentatious red gown and diamond necklace.

All the married celebrities were wearing gorgeous engagement rings and Stars Melissa Joan Hart, Whitney Port and Alexis Dziena were also spotted at the Betsey Johnson and Rebecca Taylor shows, wearing couture jewelry mostly composed of large, exotic earrings and long necklace pieces.