Have a holiday at this year’s X Factor judges’ hotspots. The ITV show is entering the final stages of boot camp and you’ll soon see the contestants at the judges’ houses and we all like a peek at those. Our friends at Thomas Cook have come up with some great breaks where you can follow in the X Factor hopefuls’ footsteps in Antigua, South of France, Los Angeles and New York.
Louis’ House in St Tropez: Long term X factor judge Louis Walsh will be joined by Nicole Appleton in stunning St Tropez, a place that’s welcomed many a Saint – and Sinner! – over the years. Well known for being the hang out for the rich list and A-list, St Tropez is the place to see and be seen in. With its world renowned beaches, year round sunny climate and rich history and culture, it’s no wonder thousands of tourists flock to its pure shores all year round.
Stay outside St Tropez and experience all the glitz and glamour without the price tag. With stunning views of St Tropez Bay, the Domaine Du Calidianus Hotel is full of character and charm, offering the hustle and bustle of Sainte Maxine just a stroll away and only 150 metres from the beach. Four nights B&B at the three-star Domaine Du Calidianus Hotel in Sainte Maxime, from Luton on October 16, from £330 per person. See www.crestaholidays.co.uk
Nicole’s House in Antigua: X Factor beauty Nicole Scherzinger opted for the Caribbean island of Antigua for her lucky girls’ category, and there’s nothing like a bit of sun, sea and sand to ease the stress of competition for this group of pussy cat dolls. Antigua’s beautiful beaches are typically picture perfect, and with 365 of them on this Caribbean paradise there’s one for every day of the year! Blessed with year-round sunshine, making it ideal for watersports, scuba diving and around the clock relaxation, Antigua holidays are the ideal getaway for anyone looking for a hot destination.
Stay at the Jolly Beach Resort & Spa and do as Relax by the luxurious pool, take part in energetic sports like windsurfing or simply lay back on the mile-long stretch of magnificent pristine white sand beach. Seven nights all-inclusive with flights from manchester on January 2, from £965 per person. See www.thomascook.com
Sharon’s House in Los Angeles: Sharon Osbourne has taken this year’s ‘Judges Houses’ segment literally and decided to whisk her Over 25’s to her home in LA. The City of Angels is the undoubted celebrity capital of the world, and is the only place you are likely to see wall to wall A-listers go about their daily lives.
The city is brimming with famous sites, from the streets of Hollywood, Universal Studios and Beverly Hills to the Baywatch beaches of Santa Monica, Laguna and Newport. Indeed, when it comes to showbiz – LA is king!
Stay in the famous Beverly Hills and mix with Hollywoods elite, the Beverly Garland Holiday Inn is the perfect base to explore the ‘City of Angels’. Seven nights room-only, with flights from Heathrow on October 16, from £1,693 per person. See www.netflights.com
Gary’s House in New York: Start spreading the news! Gary’s groups are going to the Big Apple for their house warming party, and what better city to inspire a new generation of singers into thinking they can rule the world than a trip to New York, New York?
The city that never sleeps, New York is on everyone’s wish list, with more iconic sites packed into cosmopolitan Manhattan than any other American destination. If you want to be a part it, don’t miss taking in a musical on Broadway, home to some of theatre’s most famous stars.
New York is all about location, location, location. Stay at the Days Hotel Broadway on the Upper West Side and enjoy being the heart of the action in one of the world’s most exciting cities. Five nights room-only at the three-star Days Hotel Broadway in New York, from Heathrow on October 7, from £925 per person. See www.thomascook.com
