October 2005

Although rumors still run rampant that Cameron Diaz will soon become Mrs. Justin Timberlake, when the hot Hollywood couple arrived at Waimea Plantation Cottages on the island of Kauai it was to witness Cameron's sister walk down the aisle. Ocean waves wash up on the black sand beach at this Hawaiian hideaway, which offers a day spa and romantic accommodations constructed in the early 1900's.

Jennifer Love Hewitt had a frightfully good time at the premiere of her new CBS television series "Ghost Whisperer," which was shown to a select audience at the Hollywood Forever cemetery, a spectral sanctuary for several cinematic icons, including the first heartthrob of the silver screen Rudolph Valentino and William Randolph Hearst's long time love, actress Marion Davies. Open to the public seven days a week, the cemetery is a popular tourist attraction, and visitors who wish to pay their respects to the luminary legends of yesterday can obtain a map of the grounds, pointing out the various resting places.

Kirsten Dunst, soon to appear on the silver screen as the 16th century queen of France in Sophia Coppola's epic "Marie Antoinette," took time out from the exhausting rounds of press conferences at the Deauville Film Festival to enjoy a ride on an old-fashioned carousel as she explored the French coastal town of Honfleur, which is revered as the birthplace of impressionism.

Herself a work of art, cinematic beauty Natalie Portman, currently sporting a daring new mohawk hairdo, strolled through the exhibits on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the permanent home to masterpieces which span the ages, before jetting off to Madrid to begin production on the Milos Forman drama "Goya's Ghosts," in which the actress plays one of the legendary Spanish artist's inspirations.

New York City's Cafe Des Artistes, adorned with murals by famed illustrator Howard Chandler Christy, will play a role in the upcoming Richard Gere drama "The Hoax", which is scheduled for release in 2006.

Ready to embark on the next phase of his life, newly single country crooner Kenny Chesney rejuvenated his soul at the We Care Spa, a holistic hideaway in Desert Hot Springs, California which cleanses the body of toxins through a regimen of liquid diets, lymphatic massage and yoga, leading to harmony between the physical self and the spiritual self.

Taking a break from planning their December wedding, Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher and his fiancee, former All Saints group member Nicole Appleton enjoyed a vacation in the Italian town of Cernobbio, located on the banks of Lake Como, where actor George Clooney owns a villa.

Long time love Janet Jackson by his side, producer Jermaine Dupree celebrated his 30th birthday with celeb guests Usher, Mariah Carey and Paris Hilton at Tao restaurant, located in Las Vegas's finest luxury hotel, The Venetian.

There's no place like Disneyland to let your inner child loose, and in celebration of Nicole Richie's 24th birthday the "Simple Life" star and her fiancéAdam "DJ AM" Goldstein happily posed for photos outside of Sleeping Beauty's castle.

Nicole Richie's "Simple Life" partner Paris Hilton is once again single and ready to mingle. The hotel heiress partied at Beacher's Madhouse, a variety show located in The Hard Rock Cafe and Casino in Las Vegas that always attracts a celebrity crowd.

Hugh Grant and Jemima Khan spent a romantic holiday at the Hotel du Cap Eden Roc, a secluded sanctuary on the French Riviera which has catered to both European and Hollywood royalty over the years, from silver screen giants such as Fred Astaire and Sophia Loren to today's A-listers, such as Johnny Depp and Tom Cruise.

As summer turned to fall actress Lena Olin spent some quality time with her husband, "Chocolat" director Lasse Hallstrom and their daughter at Gurney's Inn, where they enjoyed an oceanfront view from one of five cottages situated on the beach. The Montauk resort also offers 109 luxury suites and studios.

The City of Light became the city of love for "Desperate Housewives" diva Eva Longoria and her beau, basketball star Tony Parker, who enjoyed the culinary chef d'oeuvres served at both Cafe de La Paix and Cafe de L'Histoire during their Parisian holiday.

Troubled tabloid princess Kate Moss and her on-again, off-again fiancee Pete Doherty invited friends to London's Dorchester Hotel in early September for an engagement party. Only time will tell if the runway waif and her wild child beau will ever walk down the aisle.

Tom Hanks was filmed at Rosslyn Chapel, the 15th century house of worship in Midlothian, Scotland which plays a part in deciphering the clues in "The Da Vinci Code." The chapel is open daily to the public, and guided tours of the medieval structure are available throughout the year.

During his tenure as 007, Roger Moore filmed in some of the world's most exotic locales. The former James Bond continues traveling to cities filled with intrigue to this day, and recently enjoyed unlocking the mysteries of Dubrovnik, the Croatian city referred to as "the pearl of the Adriatic".

Perhaps inspired by the 2001 movie starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale, lovebirds Beyonce and Jay-Z recently savored a romantic repast at Serendipity 3 in New York City.

Immortalized in the sentimental movie classic "Somewhere In Time," Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island has become a haven for romantics, including sultry songstress Eartha Kitt, who was spotted browsing through the myriad of stores at the hotel.