You’ve obviously never stayed at the Cabo San Lucas resorts like Esperanza or Las Ventanas—places so fancy that the views have views—or the five-star digs in Punta Mita…

There’s a reason why celebrities are skipping St. Barts or Lake Como, and it only partially has to do with proximity…

Though distance does have something to do with it. Yes, a two-hour flight—versus, say, six, including a stopover in Miami—is appealing to even stars who can afford private jets…

But even more valuable than convenience is privacy, and these days, Mexico has plenty of it.

“A lot of these celebrities travel with their own protection, their own bodyguards,” Horne says. “And often the hotel is nice enough to grace them with extra security, all behind the scenes.”

Lastly, stars are looking at pretty deep discounts at the five-star resorts.

“A $20,000 presidential suite is now between $5,000 and $8,000 a night,” Horne says. “It’s a huge savings.”

And even stars tend to love a good discount. ” (via  eonline.com) by LESLIE GORNSTEIN

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See Jack Nicholson… Britney Spears…Kate Moss…Kate Gosselin…Leonardo DiCaprio…Teri Hatcher…Victoria’s Secret Angel Miranda Kerr…Katy Perry…Whitney Port…Rod Stewart and many many many more

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“The contract rider includes specifications on stage design, sound systems, lighting rigs, as well as an artist’s wish list–from transportation and billing to dressing room accommodations and meals. In some cases, a promoter will refuse a demand (crossing out the request on the document), though stars usually get what they want, whether it’s clean boxer shorts (Jane’s Addiction), prune juice (Kansas), or an arrangement of tulips, roses, gardenias, and lilies (Janet Jackson).

For some groups, TSG has obtained riders from more than one tour, so we’ve chosen excerpts from the most entertaining document in the lot. In addition, we’ve used red arrows to point out some interesting sections on individual riders–though we’re sure you’ll find many other personal favorites.” (via thesmokinggun.com )

Our favorite is Van Halen 1982-The rider’s “Munchies” section was where the group made its candy-with-a-caveat request: “M & M’s (WARNING: ABSOLUTELY NO BROWN ONES).”

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The magazine describes a harrowing trip Spears took to the mall with her boyfriend, Adnan Ghalib. When the singer’s black American Express was denied at a Betsey Johnson boutique, Spears freaked out and hurled expletives at the women working in the store, as well as innocent bystanders.
Despite having a second card work, Spears ran out of the store minus her purchases, with a growing audience chasing behind her.”
( via news.aol.com )

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