Everyone needs to get out of New York at some point. Just ask celebrated visitors Robert De Niro, Susan Lucci and Ray Liotta. Originally built by William Rockefeller, The Point is set on Saranac Lake in the Adirondacks. “We try to have guests feel as though they are part of a privileged group where every anticipated desire is met before the guest asks,” said COO Philip A. Wood of the Garrett Hotel Group.

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While '50s film star Esther Williams insisted that everything in her favorite room be colored red, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton cozied up here after shooting Cleopatra. And Barbara Streisand rested up here before a big performance at the Grammys. While the inn's celebrated restaurant The Tap Room is on the first floor, the lobby and guest rooms are above and accessed through separate entrances. “You could spend more than a week at Old Drovers Inn and except for the chef, proprietor and maybe one housekeeper no one would ever be the wiser,” says owner David Wilson.

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“One of the top concerns celebrities have is security,” offers Mayfair entertainment manager, Sharona Zokaie. “Our signature suites have security cameras and intercom systems, so celebrities can see who is approaching their room. Discretion is something our staff takes very seriously.” Guests like Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, Cher and Ludacris also appreciate the hotel's private screening room (where The Queen premiered), and a lobby adorned with Baccarat chandeliers and sexy Fendi furniture.

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Hidden in the buzzy and historic neighborhood of St. James, this boutique property is an ideal spot for celebrities who want to be seconds away from the coolest nightclubs, restaurants and theater, but separated from the frenzy. High-profile guests like Prince William come and go through a separate back entrance that leads into the 17th century courtyard, and checkout is performed in the rooms.

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The Hyatt Regency Century Plaza is just a five minute drive from Beverly Hills, but feels about a million miles away. Once the site of the 20th Century Fox movie ranch, the hotel boasts seven acres, a rare commodity in the city. Former Prime Minister Tony Blair, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Bill Clinton have also been guests.

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When filming the latest Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, Johnny Depp, Kiera Knightly and Orlando Bloom holed up at Dolphin Bay Hotel & Residences. Set on California’s central coast in San Louis Obispo, the oceanfront resort has a cool and comfortable atmosphere. One and two bedroom suites range from 985 to 2,200-square feet and feature walk-in closets, a dining area that seats six, and full entertainment systems.

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Nestled on Harbour Island in the Bahamas, the nine-room Rock House has attracted celebrity visitors like Robert De Niro, Elle MacPherson (pictured above), Colin Farrell, David Caruso, and David Copperfield. “Harbour Island has the highest concentration of wealth by acre of any island in the Caribbean,” explains Rock House owner Wallace Tutt. “It has great restaurants and the most beautiful pink sand beach in the world.” Besides, as Tutt notes, “it’s such a small community, the neighbors are friendly and welcoming. That intimacy is not seen throughout the rest of the Bahamas and Caribbean.”

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For half a century luminaries including Ava Gardner, Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, Joaquin Phoenix (pictured above), Francis Ford Coppola, Joseph Finnes and Paul Haggis have vacationed on this Mediterranean hideaway on a private beach near the village of Lacco Ameno. Much of The Talented Mr. Ripley was filmed on the island, which is noted for it’s rich vegetation and natural beauty.

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First built in 1926 for a whopping $2,000,000, Casa del Mar soon became the most glamorous grande dame of Southern California beach clubs. After changing hands several times, the Santa Monica beachfront hotel was given a $50 million renovation eight years ago. Next door is the hotel’s sister property Shutters on the Beach. Works by David Hockney and William Wegman adorn the walls. Britney Spears and Pamela Anderson enjoy both hotels on a regular basis.

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Set on 650 acres, the Pacific Palms Resort is an oasis 23 miles from downtown Los Angeles. With two championship golf courses, 15 miles of jogging trails and a brand new 11,000-square foot spa opening this spring, the hotel has been a hideaway for celebrities like Jim Carrey, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

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This luxe spa takes its exercise seriously. The day begins at 6 a.m. with a rigorous hike on the grounds, followed by fitness classes and spa treatments. Past visitors have included Russell Crowe, Michelle Pfeiffer, Julia Roberts, Charlie Sheen, Paula Abdul, Oprah Winfrey and Uma Thurman, so you never know who will be stretching beside you.

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The Sportsmen’s Lodge sits on eight sequestered acres in the midst of Studio City. The grounds are littered with palms, streams, waterfalls and gardens. Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn were fans of the hotel and in later years Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson and Faith Hill have visited. For pure comfort food, visit the hotel’s Patio Café.

For more information: The Sportsmen’s Lodge