White beaches, designer bed linen and daily massages: The hotels the likes of Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Aniston and the Beckhams stayed at this summer (and how much it'll cost you to stay there, too)

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Oscar winning actress Helen Hunt visited Crete's Domes of Elounda
Bear Grylls headed to Thailand and visited his penthouse in Kata Rocks
Khloe Kardashian travelled to Dubai's Atlantis The Palm Royal Bridge Suite

By Ashley Pearson for MailOnline

Published: 02:10 EST, 9 October 2015 | Updated: 04:50 EST, 9 October 2015

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As long as I can remember I've had a vicarious interest - borderline obsession - with the way celebrities travel.

The five-star hotels, the white sandy beaches, the designer bed linens, wherever and whatever, I am pretty much hooked.

For me, it's an irresistible combination of the best in luxury travel with a side of celebrity gossip.

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux took their friends on a buddy-moon to the Four Seasons in Bora Bora

And I freely admit, I was delighted to discover where Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston stayed on honeymoon (Room 148 of the Ingleside Inn in Palm Springs), or that Bradley Cooper is a regular at French bistro L'Ami Louis in Paris.

I know that George Clooney slow dances at the piano bar at the Villa D'Este, Tom Cruise always stays at the Hassler in Rome (although his companions change – he's taken Nicole, Penelope and Katie) and Angelina Jolie loves over-nights at LA's posh L'Hermitage, always using the underground entrance.

I figure that this group of people, who have access to everything, know the best places to go.

Buddymoon: Newlyweds Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux were spotted leading a group yoga class near the beach in Bora Bora earlier this year

Nestled in the turquoise water of the South Pacific this heaven on earth at Four Seasons in Bora Bora offers a series of over-water bungalows

Jennifer visited the Four Seasons in Bora Bora

And I aspire to get at least a taste of the best, even if I'm in the most basic room they have and I can only afford a few nights. So for those of you who like to holiday hunt the A-list as I do, here's where celebrities spent their summer in 2015.

Newlyweds Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux took their friends on a buddy-moon to the Four Seasons in Bora Bora.

Nestled in the turquoise water of the South Pacific this heaven on earth is a series of over-water bungalows surrounded by breathtaking scenery, sand-fringed islets and a stunning lagoon enclosed by coral reef.

Hosting a killer spa (you know Jen likes her daily massages), the couple was even spotted leading a group yoga class near the beach.

A three-bedroom villa costs upwards £8,000 per night, so the price tag alone keeps prying eyes at bay. www.fourseasons.com

Meanwhile, Oscar winning actress Helen Hunt spent her summer holiday at Crete's famed and luxurious Domes of Elounda.

The actress posted a picture on her Facebook page and called it the 'most serene place I've ever been.'

A combination of the best of Mediterranean style in an elegant setting, Domes of Elounda promises lavish comfort amidst spell-binding views of a sparkling Aegean sea.

Oscar winning actress Helen Hunt spent her holiday at Crete's famed and luxurious Domes of Elounda

Domes of Elounda resort boasts a distinctive collection of 78 luxury suites and 40 villas with private pools

Helen Hunt posted a picture of the hotel and referred to it as the 'most serene place'

Boasting a distinctive collection of 78 luxury suites and 40 villas, Domes of Elounda is outfitted with every imaginable amenity and generous private swimming pools, along with a brand new family area offering an array of activities for all ages.

Five nights stay from £1,254.50 in Crete based on two adults sharing staying in the Open Plan Suite Sea View Room with outdoor jacuzzi at the 5 star hotel Domes of Elounda on a half board basis, flying from Gatwick on the 14th of October with Easy Jet. www.domesofelounda.com

Bear Grylls headed to Thailand in his downtime and visited his private Penthouse (which he owns) located in luxury hotel Kata Rocks.

Bear has said, 'I guess in part that I make a living by eating some pretty disgusting things to show how to stay alive if you are in a survival scenario.

'But when I want to just chill out with family and friends, then I try and pick places that are discreet but spectacular; Kata Rocks is both of those in abundance.'

Right on the ocean front on the headland between Kata and Kata Noi Beaches, every Sky Villa at Kata Rocks has a totally uninterrupted sea view and all have their own private pools - It is chic-ness personified.

The furnishings are sleek and Italian-made, a lot of white-on white; think white linens, white umbrellas shading and white sun beds beside a white-tiled pool - it feels like the best of Miami found in the Far East. Ocean Front Sky Villas start from £380 per night, including B&B www.katarocks.com

Right on the ocean front on the headland between Kata and Kata Noi Beaches, every Sky Villa at Kata Rocks has a totally uninterrupted sea view

The Beckhams stayed at the Varsity Hotel & Spa, located in one of the most attractive spots in Cambridge

The Varsity Hotel & Spa in Cambridge has unique rooms with a dark oak and fuschia aesthetic and they feature floor-to-ceiling windows

The Beckham family visited Cambridge this Summer

The Beckhams stayed at the Varsity Hotel & Spa, located in one of the most attractive spots in Cambridge. The top two floors of the hotel feature floor-to-ceiling windows, offering breath-taking views of the storied university town and world famous architecture.

Most University Colleges can be viewed from the roof garden and for those wishing to do a lazy tour, guests can lounge on the outdoor seating, relaxing, as the world passes by below. The family was spotted punting down the Cam themselves – perhaps trying to entice 16 year old Brooklyn into applying? Prices at The Varsity Hotel start at £155 www.thevarsityhotel.co.uk.

This summer, Khloe Kardashian travelled all the way to Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai and booked into Royal Bridge Suite (which was recommended to her by sister Kim). This will set you back a cool £23,000 per night.

Spanning the distance between the resort's two accommodation towers, the 924 square metre, lavish three-bedroom suite is out of this world.

Accessed only by private lift, it's pure and utter luxury 22 storeys in the sky.

I personally would go for the Underwater Suites which have floor-to-ceiling views from the master bedroom directly into The Ambassador Lagoon aquarium, creating an illusion of being beneath the sea.

With floor to ceiling windows guests get to enjoy sharing their room with more than 65,000 different types of marine life for £5,300 pounds per night www.atlantisthepalm.com.

Beyonce checked into the luxury Celtic Manor Hotel in Newport, South Wales

Beyonce spent part of her summer holiday at the less flashy Celtic Manor, a five-star luxury resort in the Usk Valley in Wales.

This 2,000 acre, picturesque property hosts three championship golf courses, a lavish spa and new luxury lodges (that have also hosted the Obama family) that sleep up to eight people in the large, Scandinavian-style, log lodges all have four double or twin en-suite bedrooms, as well as spacious dining and living areas.

For that extra touch of luxury, they also boast their own private saunas and outdoor hot tubs with stunning views. A Family room is from £189 B&B, a Hunter Lodge stays start from £783 for two nights. (up to 8 people) and a Double room typically £164 per night for bed and breakfast. www.celtic-manor.com

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West visited the Hotel Royal Monceau Raffles – their favourite hotel in Paris

International Designer and MBE Kelly Hoppen visited 38 Degrees North, a luxury fitness retreat perched on the golden coast of Ibiza.

For music lovers - there are guitars in every room at Kim Kardasian and Kanye West's summer hotel, Hotel Royal Monceau Raffles in Paris

The retreat offers expert, bespoke fitness holidays amidst luxury promising that guests leave fitter, brighter, clearer, refreshed and raring to go. 38 Degrees North tailors workouts and menus to guests own genetic make-up. (You take a simple mouth swab test from www.dnafit.com beforehand) so that everyone receives a tailor-made fitness programme before they even step one foot on the island.

Nestled in the coastal town of Santa Eulalia, overlooking the sea, beaches and stunning scenery, the retreat uses the beautiful outdoors to its best advantage – a perfect base for a detoxing, de-stressing, wellbeing fitness holiday surrounded by landscapes of imposing mountains and stunning beaches.

The Optimal Fitness break at 38 Degrees North is available from April to October with prices starting from £1490. www.thirtyeightdegreesnorth.com

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West visited the Starck-designed Hotel Royal Monceau Raffles – their favourite hotel in Paris. With patisseries by Pierre Hermé, the pastry chef in residence and Paris' biggest spa, it's not hard to imagine why.

Additionally for music lovers like Kanye there are guitars in every room, soundproofed walls and a mobile recording studio in the hotel.

With Paris' biggest spa it's not hard to imagine why the Kardashian-West's love the Royal Monceau Raffles

There's also an art gallery, art-book shop and a dedicated art concierge, as well as a decadent, modern decor: exposed brickwork, plush carpets and iron railings. www.grandluxuryhotels.com and booking.com. Price per Deluxe room with Spa access: £906

Hot on the heels of his break up with Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Martin took his new rumoured girlfriend, actress Annabelle Wallis to the historic and ultra charming Carlyle hotel in New York for a romantic summer getaway.

This is also the go to New York spot for celebrities such as Amal and George Clooney (who is rumoured to own an apartment in the residential part of the hotel) and Tom Cruise. Price for Superior King Room: £290 www.rosewoodhotels.com and booking.com.