Celebrity Travel News, April 19, 2006

Anne Hathaway, who portrayed reluctant royal Mia Thermopolis in "The Princess Diaries," has transformed herself into the queen of Regency romance for "Becoming Jane," the upcoming biopic recounting the early life of author Jane Austen. Dressed in period costume, the actress was the picture of Georgian gentility as she filmed a scene at Charleville Forest Castle, a Gothic revival masterpiece situated in the town of Tullamore in the heart of Ireland. A popular tourist attraction and wedding venue, visitors wandering the halls may be fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of one of the many amiable apparitions said to haunt the 19th century fortress.

Silver screen dream Orlando Bloom reportedly enjoyed a little taste of paradise with a stay at Edenhall Country Hotel during an Easter weekend excursion to Cumbria. The two-story, ivy-bedecked beauty on an acre of tree-lined land lies in close proximity to Hadrian's Wall.

"Sopranos" star Jamie-Lynn Sigler recently let the cares of the day melt away at the Cornelia Day Resort and Spa, a 20,000 square foot downtown Manhattan haven which pampers its patrons with Watsu Flow therapy, Thai massage, and wedding day makeup application for brides-to-be.

The Red Door Spa, owned by Elizabeth Arden Spas, recently welcomed Tinseltown twosome Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn for a tour of the serene Chicago sanctuary, which offers an array of signature spa treatments.

The cinematic spotlight will shine on The Caledonian Hilton Hotel when movie lovers flock to the theaters to see "Billy Elliot" star Jamie Bell and Claire Forlani in the drama "Hallam Foe," currently in production in Edinburgh. An Edwardian era edifice, the 251-room hotel offers its guests a majestic view of Edinburgh Castle.

Caribbean Celebs

Several celebs could not resist the call of the Caribbean in recent weeks. Lovebirds Scarlett Johansson and Josh Hartnett embarked on a jaunt to Jamaica, where the couple lodged at the exclusive Goldeneye resort, named in honor of the venue's famed former resident, James Bond creator Ian Fleming.....

Mariah Carey donned a bikini to splash in the azure water surrounding Antigua.....

Brian McFadden celebrated his birthday with girlfriend Delta Goodrem in Barbados.....

Bathing beauty Kelly Clarkson enjoyed some fun in the sun in the balmy Bahamas, as did Telenovela actress Lorena Herrera and beau Roberto Assad, while the seductive charms of St. Barts lured newly reunited couple Uma Thurman and Andre Balazs.

The Honeymoon Continues

Globetrotting newlyweds Jordan and Peter Andre, who plan to celebrate their first year of wedded bliss in September with a trip to Disneyland, followed their promotional visit to Ireland, where they lodged in Dublin's five star The Westbury Hotel, with an Easter adventure in Cyprus.

Celebrity Cuisines

Dallas native Owen Wilson returned to his hometown recently. The "Wedding Crashers" star was spotted at the Dragonfly Restaurant and lounge within Hotel ZaZa, the chic retreat where Britney Spears and Kevin Federline lodged during their recent visit to the city .....

While in the land down under to cheer on sister Ashlee as she assumed hosting duties for MTV's Australian Video Music Awards, Jessica Simpson and her stylist Ken Paves enjoyed the Asian atmosphere provided by China Doll Restaurant on Finger Wharf in Woolloomooloo....

Diane Lane and Josh Brolin, who will celebrate their second year of married life in August 2006, savored the delectable deli dishes served at Lenny's Cafe in New York City....Academy Award winner Sean Penn sampled slices at Fultano's Pizza, a family-friendly pizzeria in Cannon Beach, Oregon.....

At the wrap party for the upcoming thriller "Perfect Stranger," co-stars Halle Berry and Giovanni Ribisi danced beneath the glow of chandeliers at New York City restaurant Uncle Jack's Steakhouse .........

Even a hamburger can be a romantic repast. Just ask country crooner Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman, who ordered the All-American meal at "Serendipity 3", the New York City eatery known to movie buffs from the John Cusack/Kate Beckinsale chick flick, "Serendipity".....

"My Name Is Earl" star Jamie Pressley satisfied her appetite at Cravings, a West Hollywood restaurant offering a medley of Mediterranean dishes on the menu.....

Newlywed Christina Aguilera supped at The Stanton Social, a restaurant in Manhattan's Lower East Side which offers a range of global gastronomic dishes.

From Dublin to Italy

As the closing credits of "Ice Age Two The Meltdown" scroll across the big screen, movie patrons are treated with the tune "Real Love" performed by Lee Ryan, a former member of the British boyband Blue who was spotted recently with friends at The Morrison Hotel in Dublin, Ireland before packing his bags for a romantic rendezvous with girlfriend Stefanie Martinez on the island of Ponza, one of the Pontini Islands near Napoli.

Las Vegas Fun

From boisterous blowouts to swank soirees, every night is party night in Sin City. Wynn Hotel and Casino became paparazzi paradise as a cavalcade of celebs gathered for Maxim Magazine's 100th issue celebration weekend. Soon-to-wed sweethearts Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott, Shannon Elizabeth, Usher, and Taye Diggs were among the luminaries spotted at the celebratory shindig held at the hotel's Club Tryst, while Good Charlotte's Joel Madden, Dave Navarro and Gabrielle Union tried their luck at the casino's poker tournament.....

Tennis temptress Maria Sharapova posed for a photoshoot with her canine companion Dolce in The Palms Hotel and Casino's Hot Pink Suite, a favorite locale for bachelorette parties, while "Charmed" star Alyssa Milano bewitched the camera for her photoshoot in the same resort's Hardwood Suite, a 10,000-square-foot retreat furnished with its own basketball court and a Jacuzzi with a 10 person capacity.....

Chart-topper Toby Keith chose his self-named "Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill," one of seven dining venues inside Harrah's Hotel and Casino, as the site to launch his latest CD, "White Trash With Money".....

Animal lover Pamela Anderson was the cat's meow as she joined The Pussycat Dolls on stage at Pure, located inside Caesar's Palace.....

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Sting were on hand as the city's latest pleasure palace, the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa, opened its doors in mid-April. Located 10 miles from the Strip, this oasis near the Red Rock Canyon offers 414 guest rooms, an 87,000-square-foot casino, a spa and 16-screen movie theatre.

Birthday Bash in Miami

Anthony Michael Hall, star of "The Dead Zone," celebrated life at a birthday bash held in his honor inside Mansion, a Miami Beach velvet rope venue which has been the site of many celebrity shindigs, including a party held the following evening, which was hosted by James Van Der Beek and his wife, Heather McComb.

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