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The Caribbean has been a long-time retreat for Hollywood’s elite and since opening, this under-the-radar spot has taken center stage. While destinations like Jamaica and The Bahamas are often top of the list (and with good reason), this resort chain has opened the doors on an up-and-coming celebrity favorite. Off the beaten path and located in the eastern Caribbean, Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is the latest addition to the Sandals collection. The Caribbean has been a long-time retreat for Hollywood’s elite and since opening, this under-the-radar spot has taken center stage. While destinations like Jamaica and The Bahamas are often top of the list (and with good reason), this resort chain has opened the doors on an up-and-coming celebrity favorite. Off the beaten path and located in the eastern Caribbean, Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is the latest addition to the Sandals collection.

Tucked between celebrity hideaways Mustique and Bequia, this gem is quickly becoming one of the Caribbean’s hottest—and most exclusive celebrity vacation spots. Stars including celebrity actor Joe Manganiello, actress Melissa Joan Hart, television star Taye Diggs, Dancing with the Stars finalist Witney Carson, Real Housewives of New York City star Kelly Bensimon, Blacklist actor Amir Arison and famed actor Stephen Baldwin have been among the many stars sighted vacationing at Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

A lineup of beautiful accommodations invite celebs to slumber by and even over the sea. Arriving by boat, and greeted by a personally appointed butler, stars are whisked away to their island retreat. The Vincy Two-Story Overwater Villas span nearly 1,250 square feet of indoor and al fresco living space, providing a quiet, private escape. Hovering just above the tide, the lower level offers spacious sleeping quarters with a king-sized bed directly facing the sea – followed by an overwater deck with a lounge area, a floating daybed and steps leading straight to the sea. There’s also a collection of beachfront villas steps from the sand with their own private pool and round-the-clock butler service.

Joe Manganiello celebrated his birthday in the Caribbean with his girlfriend Caitlyn O’Connor at Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The Deal or No Deal Actor stayed in the Vincy Overwater Villas, and celebrated his birthday, blowing out the candles alongside Caitlin and dog, Bubbles.

Taye Diggs makes a splash from his Beachfront Villa Suite, ringing in the New Year at Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

From where to stay to where to play, Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines welcomes stars to the ultimate vacation spot where active relaxation earns its name. Traditional water activities have a unique twist, like kayaking to the nearby Buccament Bat Caves, making a splash on the aquatrikes, and sunset paddleboarding, getting the stars on the water and beyond the beach.

Magic Mike actor Joe Manganiello celebrates Christmas in the Caribbean, taking to the waters on the Aquatrike.

Keeping active and sticking to “couple goals”, the stars can be found hitting up the pickleball courts, sailing the seas, and hitting the top-of-the-line fitness center.

Dancing with the Stars’ Witney Carson and her husband escaped to Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines following the finale of the Dancing with the Stars season. The couple stayed active and embraced the outdoors, taking up scuba diving, pedaling on bikes around the resort, and taking time for fitness with couples’ workouts. The couple also enjoyed plenty of R&R, with a couples massage at the on-resort spa, a private beachside dinner and plenty of beach time.

Eat, Sleep, Pickleball, Repeat… Celebrity actor Taye Diggs kicked off the new year, and celebrated his birthday with a trip to Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines where pickleball was part of the daily routine.

Sandals Saint Vincent left Taye Diggs with such remarkable memories that he had to make his way back to the Caribbean, with a visit to Sandals Royal Curaçao. Diggs stayed in a Awa Seaside Butler Bungalow overlooking the ocean from a private infinity pool, paired with a scenic ride around colorful Willemstad in a Sandals MINI Cooper — a unique offering guests can take advantage of when staying at this resort.

Stars find plenty to toast to across the resort’s eleven culinary experiences. Freshly caught seafood from conch to lobster is served daily, while Parisol Beach Club serves locally inspired dishes like naturally gluten-free cassava flour pancakes paired with fresh and local juices. Creative cocktails, refreshing mocktails, and local spirits are shaken and stirred beachside, poolside or anywhere in between. Blum Cafe serves Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee by day while the resort’s Three Jewels Rum Bar pours 32 rums by night.

A gem within Sandals Saint Vincent is the resort’s stunning Red Lane Spa, set along the island’s riverside, offering pampering rituals from massage to facials. Spa treatments are infused with local, indigenous ingredients, embracing the island’s natural richness -alongside wellness offerings like a cold plunge, soaking tubs and saunas nestled within the lush spa grounds.

When it’s time to hit reset, Real Housewives star Kelly Bensimon returns to her tried-and-true favorite resort. For Kelly, the perfect getaway means staying active—whether it’s taking up sailing lessons, snorkeling, kayaking to the nearby Buccament Bat Caves, or biking to a game of pickleball. A peaceful day at the Red Lane Spa offered the ultimate time to unwind, making this trip the perfect blend of active relaxation.

With mountainous views framing the resort and bikes available at guests’ fingertips, there’s no better way to explore every corner of Sandals Saint Vincent. Ride to the beach, feel the breeze, and stay active without feeling like you are exercising.

Blacklist actor Amir Arison spent Memorial Day Weekend with a Caribbean getaway. The actor enjoyed strolling around the resort grounds by bike and taking to the blue waters with water activities from snorkeling to paddleboarding.

Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is more than just a destination – it’s the perfect spot for celebrations, from birthdays to babymoons, and special anniversaries. Their memories are sure to include unique moments like kayaking to the hidden Buccament Bat Caves, or trying new local dishes and learning about old cooking methods at Buccan, Sandals’ first large-format restaurant.

Celebrity actress Melissa Joan Hart and her husband celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary with a getaway to Sandals Saint Vincent. The couple enjoyed a private stay in the resort’s iconic Vincy Overwater Two-Story Villas, sitting directly above the Caribbean sea and surrounded by the lush rainforest. Joined by a close circle of friends, they spent the week enjoying the island and resort, relaxing poolside, unwinding at the resort’s spa, and evenings spent enjoying dinners and dancing the night away.

Famed actor Stephen Baldwin and his wife Kennya Baldwin escaped to the island to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary, where they stayed in a beautiful beachfront villa, taking in the Vincy views.