- Coleen Rooney's tropical family getaway
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As proud owners of a <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2011/05/05/celebrity-holiday-homes/" target="_blank">holiday home in Barbados</a>, the Rooneys sure know how to get their money's worth and frequently jet off to the Caribbean island. In February, Coleen travelled with son Kai and her parents to Barbados and wasted no time in hitting the beach and playing with Kai in the sea.</p>
- Gary Barlow takes in the views of South Africa
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<a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2012/03/04/gary-barlow-shows-off-his-holiday-snaps-on-twitter/" target="_blank">Gary Barlow showed us his amazing holiday snaps</a> when he went to Cape Town's Table Mountain in March. Check out that view! The X Factor judge was in South Africa filming an advert for Marks & Spencer but managed to take time out to enjoy the stunning scenery.</p>
- Paris Hilton's party break in Sydney
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In March, Paris Hilton travelled to <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/tag/sydney/" target="_blank">Sydney</a>, Australia, where she was pictured on Bondi Beach in a black swimsuit and shorts. The socialite went Down Under for the launch of a club (lucky her!) and when she wasn't enjoying the city's nightlife, she was posing on the beach in her glamorous outfits.</p>
- Tulisa soaks up the sun in Miami
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In March, Tulisa headed to <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/tag/Miami/" target="_blank">Miami</a> to lap up the sun, sea and sand on a sexy photo shoot. It wasn't all work though as the singer had time to party too and even admitted on Twitter that she was a little hungover when she wrote: 'I feel like death warmed up, but its all good #Videoshoot.'</p>
- Halle Berry's family day out at the beach in Malibu
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Beach beauties Halle Berry and daughter Nahla looked like they were having a whale of a time in Malibu this April. The pair was joined by Halle's fiancé Olivier Martinez and they were spotted on beach swings, searching for rocks and flowers, running up and down the sand and playing in the sea.</p>
- Louise Redknapp's family escape in Barbados
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Over the Easter holidays, Louise Redknapp swapped the British rain for the sun in <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/tag/Barbados/" target="_blank">Barbados</a> on a family break with her boys. Louise relaxed on the beach at the famous Sandy Lane hotel, while hubby Jamie played with sons Charlie and Beau. The family were seen taking a dip in the sea and diving off a floating platform.</p>
- Naomi Watts enjoys family fun in the sun in Barbados
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Actress Naomi Watts took a trip to <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/tag/Barbados/" target="_blank">Barbados </a>with her family in April where she splashed around in the sea with her partner Liev Schreiber and children, Sasha and Samuel Kai. Naomi wore a modest blue swimsuit but still managed to show off her toned abs!</p>
- Gary Barlow soaks up some culture in the Solomon Islands
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A month after his trip to South Africa, <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2012/04/07/gary-barlow-tweets-holiday-photos-from-solomon-islands-travel/" target="_blank">Gary Barlow went to the Solomon Islands</a> to film a documentary on the Queen's Jubilee. Naturally he was keen to explore the local culture and was pictured eating exotic food and shopping on his travels.</p>
- Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley's romantic trip to Italy
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Loved up Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley took a romantic break in Portofino, Italy in June and were spotted exploring the upmarket village by foot, swimming in their hotel pool and even watching a football match at a local bar!</p>
- J-Lo and family bury their bodyguard at the beach in Brazil
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We would have loved to join Jennifer Lopez and her family on their holiday in Brazil. In June, J-Lo, her boyfriend Casper Smart and children Max and Emme were at Ipanema Beach burying their bodyguard in the sand. The singer then took a picture of the family's handiwork, showing off her toned bikini body.</p>
- Fearne Cotton strips off in Barbados
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TV and radio presenter Fearne Cotton hit the beaches of <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/tag/Barbados/" target="_blank">Barbados</a> with her boyfriend Jesse Wood in June. Fearne was spotted soaking up the sun while reading, showing off her collection of tattoos and frolicking in the sea with Jesse.</p>
- George Clooney shows Stacy Kiebler his Lake Como holiday home
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George Clooney has a gorgeous <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2011/05/05/celebrity-holiday-homes/" target="_blank">holiday home</a> on Italy's Lake Como, where he's frequently seen impressing his friends and the ladies with trips to the Lake. In June, he brought girlfriend Stacy Kiebler to Como and took her on boat rides and meals out in the chic holiday spot.</p>
- Jada Pinkett Smith's family holiday in Hawaii
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While on a family holiday in Hawaii in July, <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2012/07/29/jada-pinkett-smith-bikini-body-hot-at-forty/" target="_blank">Jada Pinkett Smith hit the headlines when she tweeted a picture of herself emerging from the sea Bond girl-style</a>, showing off her super-toned bikini body. While the 40-year-old enjoyed time on the beach with hubby Will Smith, their children Willow and Jaden spent most of the time surfing.</p>
- Michelle Heaton's girly summer getaway
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<a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2012/08/04/michelle-heaton-twitter-holiday-photos-girly-break-daughter/" target="_blank">Michelle Heaton looked like she was having a great time on a girly break this summer</a>. The former Liberty X singer took a sunny holiday with her daughter Faith and BFF Katie Price. How cute does Faith look in her inflatable ring?</p>
- Terri Hatcher gets active in Croatia
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Instead of hitting the South of France on a yacht or enjoying the beaches of Miami, Desperate Housewives star Terri Hatcher took her daughter on an <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2012/08/09/top-ten-active-holidays-in-croatia/" target="_blank">action-packed holiday in Croatia</a> in July. The pair was seen on their mother-daughter getaway rafting and making the most of Croatia's great outdoors. Of course safety came first and the duo was seen sporting helmets and life jackets as they stepped into the Cetina River near the town of Omis.</p>
- Jodie Marsh sunbathes in the Caribbean
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While Team GB was celebrating its gold wins at the Olympics this summer, <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2012/08/02/jodie-marsh-celebrates-team-gb-medals-gold-bikini-caribbean-holiday/" target="_blank">Jodie Marsh showed her support by donning a sparkly gold bikini while on holiday in the Caribbean</a>. The body builder was in Barbados and made us very jealous when she tweeted a picture of the beautiful beach where she was sunbathing.</p>
- Rihanna hits the sun-soaked Mediterranean
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We've lost count of how many holidays Rihanna took this year but in July she travelled to the Mediterranean with a group of friends and spent a lot of time on a luxury yacht. <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2012/07/21/rihanna-holiday-mediterranean-cruise-sailing-sardinia-luxury-yacht/" target="_blank">Rihanna took to Instagram to show off her holiday snaps</a>. In one she was enjoying watching the sunset and the night before she spent the evening in Positano, Italy. Those lucky celebs!</p>
- Jennifer Ellison's family beach break in Tenerife
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In July, <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2012/07/27/jennifer-ellison-shows-off-bikini-body-family-holiday-tenerife/" target="_blank">Jennifer Ellison took a family holiday in Tenerife</a> and topped off her tan on the beach. Jennifer looked happy and relaxed in Tenerife where she had been earlier in the year after her appearance on ITV1's Dancing on Ice. Twice in one year - Jen must really love Tenerife!</p>
- Kym Marsh's hen party in Marbella
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For her hen party in July, Corrie star <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2012/07/28/kym-marsh-holiday-marbella-hen-party/" target="_blank">Kym Marsh jetted off to Marbella</a> for a glamorous break with her friends. The actress sunned herself by the pool before she was decked out in the obligatory learner plates and bunny ears to hit the town in the evening.</p>
- Eva Longoria makes a splash in Malibu
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Desperate Housewives star <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2012/07/15/eva-longoria-paddle-boarding-malibu/" target="_blank">Eva Longoria couldn't stop smiling as she had a go at paddle boarding in Malibu this July</a>. The actress balanced on a surf board wearing a wetsuit top and white bikini bottoms. One onlooker said she looked 'incredible'.</p>
- Kelly Brook and Thom Evans' romantic boat trip in Ischia
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The celebs love visiting Italy in the summer! Kelly Brook visited the beautiful island of Ischia in July with boyfriend Thom Evans, where the couple took a boat trip around the island in the Bay of Naples. While Tom showed off his muscly body, Kelly kept hers covered up in a white vest top.</p>
- Katy Perry's fun day out at a California water park
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<a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2012/08/13/katy-perry-bikini-malfunction-raging-waters-california-waterpark/" target="_blank">Katy Perry made the most of the summer holidays by getting drenched at a Californian water park</a> with her friends. The singer enjoyed the rides at Raging Waters in San Dimas and wore a black two-piece, which at one point nearly resulted in a bikini malfunction!</p>
- Michael Caine and Shakira's glam escape in Portofino
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Even after 40 years of marriage Michael Caine and wife Shakira know how to add some romance to their lives with glamorous getaways! The couple headed to A-list spot Portofino in Italy for a romantic holiday in August and were seen walking side by side on the cobbled streets and enjoying a boat ride. Michael even took to Twitter and wrote: 'Portofino and Andrea Bocelli, best part of my Summer'.</p>
- Kim Kardashian hits the beach in Miami
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Reality TV star Kim Kardashian hit the golden sand beaches of Miami with sister Kourtney in September. Kim showed off her curves in a white swimsuit on the beach and in the sea before reclining on a beach cabana on her sun-soaked trip. Lucky Kim!</p>
- Halle Berry meets great white sharks in South Africa
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Brave <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2012/10/23/halle-berry-bikini-great-white-sharks-south-africa/" target="_blank">Halle Berry got jaw-droppingly close to great white sharks when she was in South Africa</a> in October. The actress was pictured reaching out to the predators while leaning over the edge of a boat and she even managed to touch one in the wild! 'Apparently, I’m one of the very few people who have done that,' she said. 'How did I manage it? Very carefully.’ We're not sure we would have taken the risk!</p>
- Lily Cooper goes on an exotic city break in Marrakech
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<a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2012/10/20/lily-allen-cooper-pregnant-shopping-holiday-marrakech-morocco/" target="_blank">Lily Cooper (née Allen) headed for an exotic shopping break in Marrakech</a> in October where she visited the city's souk. It was perfect timing for Lily, who was pregnant with her second child, to pick up some baby items for her new arrival. We hope she took time out to be pampered in Marrakech's fabulous spas too!</p>
- Lindsay Lohan relaxes in Malibu
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Lindsay Lohan made us jealous in November when she was spotted enjoying the sunnier climes of <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/tag/Malibu/" target="_blank">Malibu</a> with her sister Ali and a friend. The actress relaxed on the beach smoking a cigarette, receiving a back massage and soaking up the California sun.</p>
- Lady Gaga's party getaway in Brazil
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When <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2012/11/09/lady-gaga-greets-fans-in-her-bikini-in-brazil/" target="_blank">Lady Gaga arrived in Brazil in November</a>, we all heard about it! The singer took a trip to Rio de Janeiro where she displayed her voluptuous figure on her hotel balcony - with just a coconut covering the top half of her body at one point! Gaga also played street football with local children, dyed her hair pink and waved at her fans from her hotel room wearing nothing but a Brazilian football shirt!</p>
- Mel B's family fun at a pool in Sydney
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<a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2012/11/26/mel-b-tiny-bikini-park-hyatt-hotel-sydney/" target="_blank">Mel B looked like she was having a great time in the pool at the Park Hyatt hotel in Sydney</a> in November. The Spice Girl played with her two youngest daughters, Madison and Angel, while snapping away with her phone. It's a hard life when you're a celeb!</p>
- Serena Williams relaxes in the Bahamas
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Tennis star Serena Williams made us all jealous in November when she treated herself to an idyllic holiday in the Bahamas and tweeted the pics of the gorgeous beaches. <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2012/11/22/serena-williams-bahamas-holiday-bikini-pics/" target="_blank">Serena stayed at the Albany Bahamas resort</a> and looked like she was having a fabulous time on its talcum powder beaches and in the turquoise blue seas.</p>
- Simon Cowell escapes to the Caribbean for 25 days!
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In January, Simon Cowell showed us that being super rich means you can take month-long holidays. The music mogul spent <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2012/01/20/simon-cowell-caribbean-holiday-yacht-barbados/" target="_blank">25 days relaxing in the Caribbean</a>. He started in Barbados, where he stayed at luxury apartment complex The Sands, before flying to St Barts and spending two weeks on his £30million yacht. Oh to be a millionaire!</p>