Maldives ibu's Eyes: 100 celebrity holiday favourites

Where do the stars go when they need to kick back and relax? Which restaurants, shops, resorts and hotels do they rate above all others? 100 of Britain’s best-known celebrities tell all.

Jade Jagger
“The Maldives. You’ve got the sand and the turquoise sea, although I could see myself going a little crazy if I stayed too long. My favourite hotel in the world is the Mercer Hotel (001 212 966 6060; www.mercerhotel.com) in New York, but Japan is tops for shopping.”

Michael Buerk
“Cocoa Island (00960 664 1818; www.cocoaisland.como.bz) in the Maldives. It’s as near to paradise as I’m every likely to get.”

Issy Van Randwyck

“The Taj Exotica Resort & Spa (00960 664 2200; www.taj.com) in the Maldives. It has to be in the most beautiful location in the world. “

Ian Marber

“An island resort called Dhonakulhi (www.island-hideaway.com) in the Maldives. I spent 10 days there last year and every day was a joy. My favourite restaurants are in London: St Alban (020 7499 8558; www.stalban.net) and The Wolseley (020 7499 6996; www.thewolseley.com).

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100 celebrity holiday favourites

Jade Jagger“The Maldives. You’ve got the sand and the turquoise sea, although I could see myself going a little crazy if I stayed too long. My favourite hotel in the world is the Mercer Hotel (001 212 966 6060; www.mercerhotel.com) in New York, but Japan is tops for shopping.”

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Jade Jagger
“The Maldives. You’ve got the sand and the turquoise sea, although I could see myself going a little crazy if I stayed too long. My favourite hotel in the world is the Mercer Hotel (001 212 966 6060; www.mercerhotel.com) in New York, but Japan is tops for shopping.”