15 Go-To Beach Vacations of the Rich and Famous;

Palmizana, Hvar, Croatia

When you’re chosen as one of the best islands in the world by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler, you better unfurl the celebrity welcome mat. Quickly gaining a reputation as the party HQ for the rich and famous—Prince Harry, Giorgio Armani, Beyoncé and Jay-Z whooped it up here—Hvar is ready for its close-up. You’ll rub shoulders with incognito celebs, VIPs, and island hoppers and discover why Lonely Planet named Hvar one of its top destinations for 2012. The south side beach of Parmizana in particular boasts non-stop sunshine, enticing sugar-hued sand, and a fashionable, nubile crowd. If you’d rather stay stateside, put these 12 best beaches in America on your bucket list.

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