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Los Angeles has many names: the City of Angels, the entertainment capital of the world, Hollywood, the Big Orange, and our favourite – La La Land.
Other cities may not have such colourful nicknames, but they do offer some of the features that make LA such an iconic celebrity hub, such as yawning tree-lined beachfronts, a lavish lifestyle and a wealth of entertainment options. So whether you're after a beachside city break or are hoping to spot celebrities in some of the city's chicest boutiques, here's where to go.
Those seeking an LA vibe closer to home need only travel to the sun-drenched city of the Gold Coast. Like the City of Angels, it’s a playground packed with parties, beautiful beach bodies, high-end boutiques and amusement parks. It is also home to the Village Roadshow Movie Studio, so the area is a popular filming location.
The similarities between these two cities are endless: Los Angeles has Santa Monica Beach, San Diego has Mission Beach; LA has Rodeo Drive, San Diego has the Gaslamp Quarter; LA has Olvera Street for Mexican fare, San Diego has it everywhere.
Fringed with palm trees and a long stretch of white sand, Miami draws in beautiful people in droves. They come for the beach, trendsetting nightclubs and resort hotels. What’s more, Disneyworld and a beachside city called Hollywood are both within reach. Twin cities, perhaps?
The French Riviera boasts more than its fair share of decadent resort towns and Cannes is one of its finest. Hollywood types have been flocking to its glorious beachfront hotels and exuberant restaurants for decades. Time to join them, no?
New York City is a sensory explosion. Among the craze of its busy streets and high-end boutiques, it’s the second best place to catch a glimpse of celebrities in their natural environment. During summer, do as they do and hightail it to The Hamptons. Located on the east end of Long Island, this resort outpost is home to high society and yellow, sandy beaches.
Like Los Angeles, London is a star-studded city. The West End boasts dozens of theatres where you can watch some of the world’s hottest stars perform live, while in Leicester Square you can rub shoulders with red carpet walkers at the latest movie premieres.
Splashing out in Dubai isn’t a suggestion, it’s an expectation. This city of architectural masterpieces is one of the most luxurious in the world, and features numerous resorts and hatted restaurants where you can wine and dine alongside society’s rich and famous.
Bollywood is the nickname given to the film industry in Mumbai, aka Bombay. This city is the world’s largest producer of films in terms of quantity, churning out thousands of movies every year. If you’re a fan of their colourful and romantic stories, you’ll love wandering through the backdrops in this stunning city.
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