Vacation like the Stars: Inside 10 Celebrity Getaways in Jamaica

Jamaica isn’t just known for its white sand beaches and unmatched Caribbean vibes; it’s also a hot-spot celebrity get-away destination, and Sandals Resorts across the island welcome the best of the best, year after year. From stars who bring us back to 90’s nostalgia, like Tia Mowry and the Lawrence brothers, to American Idol icon Jordin Sparks, and TV crushes like The Summer I Turned Pretty’s Gavin Caselagno, Jamaica is always amongst Hollywood’s favorite destination getaways. So step onto our beaches, see who’s been stepping into our Sandals most recently, and get inspired for your next Caribbean vacation.

Tia Mowry Says "Take the Trip"

This summer, the Sister Sister star made a splash and fell in love with Jamaica at the reimagined Sandals Dunn’s River. Tia took in the ocean views from her private butler suite, making it her home away from home and explored Jamaica with her friends and family.

The group took a scenic private boat ride and snorkeled in the crystal-clear Caribbean waters while enjoying some downtime at the resort's tranquil spa.

The TV star came back with a new-found Jamaican glow, encouraging her fans to do the same by “giving themselves permission to rest” and “take the trip.”

Jordin Sparks Does a Dunn's River 'Baecation'

The American Idol singer took to the shores of Jamaica for a “baecation” and “much needed R&R.” The couple had the ultimate beachfront view from their private skypool in the Sandals Dunn’s River Tufa Terrace Skypool Butler Suite.

While enjoying quality time on the island with sunset walks and a bamboo-raft float down the Martha Brae river.

Niecy Nash's Sweet Stay at Sandals South Coast

Emmy award winning actress, Niecy Nash, took to the Overwater Bungalows of Sandals South Coast. Her glamorous accommodations kept her and her wife Jessica Betts entertained, spending their days enjoying their luxury villa and each other's company.

The couple also indulged in Sandals’ signature private dining experience, with a beachside dinner, under moonlight, and on the shores of Jamaica's south coast.

Matthew Lawrence & Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas Make Their Love Go Viral at Sandals Dunn's River

Love was in the air, and so were the Jamaican vibes for 90’s legend Matthew Lawrence and singer “Chilli,” who caught the dancing bug on their vacation to Sandals Dunn’s River. Their viral post, shot beside the resort’s yoga pavilion, captured them dancing the day away to reggae beats.

The couple went on a getaway to celebrate Valentine’s Day and Matthew’s birthday earlier this year.

Daniel Durant and Britt Stewart Dive into New Adventures and Take A Reading Roadtrip with the Sandals Foundation

From Dancing with the Stars to dancing under Caribbean stars, Daniel Durant and Britt Stewart celebrated their recent engagement on the cool sand of the heart “beat” of the world, Jamaica. The couple returned to Sandals after a memorable trip to Sandals Royal Barbados last year. This time adding 'scuba diver' to their list of talents after getting their PADI open water scuba diving certififications with the Sandals Dunn's River watersports team at the resort's very own PADI certified dive shop.

During their trip to Sandals Dunn’s River, they spread their love to the Ocho Rios community by participating in the Sandals Foundation’s 15th-anniversary celebration by visiting a local elementary school on a Reading Road Trip where Britt read a story to the children and Daniel interpreted it in sign language, teaching students the importance of a balanced diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables. Love and good health were at the top of the itinerary for these vacationers.

Kelly Bensimon a Enjoys Girls Getaway at Sandals Dunn's River

Kelly Bensimon escaped from the city life and onto island time for a girls getaway, mother-daughter style. Bensimon and her two girls were all smiles at Sandals Dunn’s River, bringing fashion week to Jamaica and strutting their best summer looks on its sandy-white beaches.

No girl's trip is complete without a visit to the spa. The resort’s signature Red Lane Spa offered them a quiet escape where the only items on the agenda were prime girl talk and relaxation…. say less.

Skylar Astin Embraces the Island Life in his Overwater Bungalow

Pitch Perfect’s Skylar Astin had the ‘Perfect’ vacation plan; a stay in one of the iconic Overwater Bungalows at Sandals South Coast. The actor was filled with ‘Glee’ (yes, we said that) as he jumped off his villa’s private dock into the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean island.

Astin also embraced the island life by visiting local spots, enjoying authentic eats, and sipping Jamaica’s brewed Red Stripe beer.

Heather Graham Goes on a Beach Break with Her Bestie at Sandals South Coast

An age-defying Heather Graham soaked up the sun at Sandals South Coast. The ‘Austin Powers’ and ‘Boogie Nights’ actress and icon strolled the island’s white-sand beaches. Her trip was filled with days spent on the shore and sun kissed evenings after wrapping up her latest movie.

Gavin Caselagno Soaks Up the Rays of Jamaica's South Coast

Sunglow and all, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” star Gavin Caselagno was thriving on the white sands of Jamaica’s south coast. The actor brought back the true secrets of beauty to his costars: rest, relaxation, sun, sand, and salt water, spending his trip beach and poolside at Sandals South Coast.

Gilles Marini Takes a Romantic Trip to Sandals South Coast

Actor Gilles Marini, known from his steamy role in Sex and the City, celebrated a very special 25th wedding anniversary with wife, Carole Marini at Sandals South Coast. The pair was overcome by the resort and island’s romantic spirit, spending their days on beach walks and sun bathing in the pool of their swim-up suite.

Lee Keifer and Gerek Meinhardt Jet off to Jamaica to Celebrate Olympic Gold

Celebrating her third Olympic gold medal, fencer Lee Keifer and her husband and Olympian Gerek Meinhardt jetted off to the Caribbean after competing and bringing home the gold from the 2024 Paris Olympics.

In need of some much-deserved R&R, the couple escaped to Sandals South Coast, where they stayed in a luxurious beachfront suite complete with personal butler service. They showed their skills and stayed active while playing tennis, basketball, and snorkeling while also enjoying some well-deserved downtime with beach and poolside lounging, a private beachside dinner and of course spent time rejuvenating at the resort’s spa.

Jamaica is no new celebrity hot spot, having welcomed many stars to the various Sandals resorts over the years, from stars like Sheryl Lee Ralph who visits her Jamaican roots, to television and movie stars favorites, including Anthony Anderson, Boris and Nicole Kodjoe, Mandy Moore, Kim Catrall, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, and pop stars Usher, Lance Bass, DJ Khaled and many more.