The great high society getaway! Socialites and minor royals are jetting off to plush destinations including Sardinia and Mauritius FEMAIL reveals all the hottest holiday destinations fit for royalty and socialites READ MORE: Emma Weymouth, Marchioness of Bath, stuns in a little black dress for a night on the town with her husband in St Tropez By Ellen Coughlan and Gina Kalsi For Mailonline Published: 09:09 BST, 10 August 2024 | Updated: 09:09 BST, 10 August 2024 e-mail View comments Glamorous socialites and aristocrats are enjoying an everlasting summer by jetting off around the world in chase of sun. European princes, princesses and socialites are currently travelling Sardinia, Mauritius, Barbados, Italy , Spain , Portugal and France to soak up some vitamin D. Princess Maria Carolina Di Bourbon-Two Sicilies joined a group of pals on a lavish trip to the Italian island Sardinia to celebrate her 21st birthday.
Meanwhile Princess Diana 's twin nieces Lady Amelia Spencer and Lady Eliza Spencer travelled to Sicily with her partners to celebrate their 32nd birthday. Here, FEMAIL reveals all the hottest holiday destinations fit for royalty and socialites who like the finer things in life..
. Princess Maria Chiara Di Bourbon-Two Sicilies and Princess Maria Carolina: Sardinia Princess Maria Carolina, 21, (second left) and Princess Chiara Di Bourbon-Two Sicilies, 20,(right) are the daughters of Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro, 60, (second right) and Princess Camilla, Duchess of Castro, 52 (left) This year they celebrated Princess Maria Carolina's milestone 21st birthday in Sardinia Princess Maria Carolina shared a snap from the lavish birthday weeks in a pool with a slew of posh pals Princess Chiara Di Bourbon-Two Sicilies, 19, and Princess Maria Carolina, 21, are the daughters of Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro, 60, and Princess Camilla, Duchess of Castro, 52. The Italian heiresses often share their glam lifestyle on Instagram and this year they celebrated Princess Maria Carolina's milestone 21st birthday with a slew of posh pals in Sardinia.
Taking to social media the sisters shared fun snaps of the lavish weekend and they posed up a storm looking sun kissed in glamorous summer dresses. She captioned the snaps: 'Birthday party photo dump! incredibly grateful for everyone who made this weekend so special.' Taking to social media the sisters shared fun snaps of the lavish weekend and they posed up a storm looking sun kissed in glamorous summer dresses Younger sister Princess Chiara Di Bourbon-Two Sicilies shared a slew of snaps in glam ensembles to Instagram The princess looked every inch the stylish socialitte as she posed in a turquoise satin shirt and white trousers Princess Chiara Di Bourbon-Two Sicilies showed off her striking figure as she posed poolside in a brightly coloured co-ord Taking guests to the Cervo Hotel at the Costa Smeralda Resort in Sardinia, where a double room can cost £880 a night, Carolina partied the weekend away dipping in and out for the pool before getting dressed up for the evening celebrations.
A four-tiered cake, atop with sparklers, cherries and piped icing was served before a fireworks display, while guests danced with sparklers in front of a sign that read 'Happy Birthday Carolina', dozens of balloons and a tank of exotic fish. Joining her was her younger sister Princess Chiara - who has previously been romantically linked to the future King of Denmark Prince Christian, 18. Chiara shared more behind the scenes pictures of the night, including a lavish banquet of cheese, ham, grapes, olives and seafood.
Prince Carlo holds a claim to the now defunct throne of the former House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, a cadet branch of the Spanish royal family, which descends from the Capetian Dynasty and ruled over Southern Italy and Sicily during the 18th and 19th centuries. Although the family has no official remit, they spend their time doing charity work and promoting the interest of Southern Italy. The prince's daughters enjoy a life of luxury, spending their time between Italy, Monaco, Paris and St Tropez, soaking up the sun, sporting designer labels and making the most of their families' wealth.
Last summer the sisters headed to Saint Tropez and around the south of France. Lady Mary Charteris: South of France Lady Mary Charteris looked stunning in a pink satin slip dress as she enjoys France She posed in her sporty attire holding her tennis racket and ball as she worked up a sweat The beauty shared a slew of snaps in glamorous outfits including poolside with pal Alice Naylor-Leyland Lady Mary Charteris, 37, is the youngest child and only daughter of James Charteris and his first wife Catherine, who is the daughter of Guinness heir Jonathan Guinness, 3rd Baron Moyne. The society beauty jetted out to the lavish Château d'Estoublon in Provence to enjoy some family time among the sprawling vineyards.
The Château has made olive oils and wines since 1489 and is although people can stay inside the impressive home, it is also available to rent out in its entirety for a period of time. The estate also offers experiences such as dinner under the stars, lavish picnics and wine tastings. Château d'Estoublon is made up of 22 rooms, ten bedrooms and suites and stays priced from around £12,000 a night during the off-peak season.
Lady Mary showed off her holiday to her 74,000 followers including her dancing to TikTok famous Charli XCX's song Apple on an empty, yet vast, tennis court. She also shared a slew of snaps in glamorous outfits alongside her husband Robbie Furze and their daughter Wilde Jessie Furze. Mary was joined by her pal Alice Naylor-Leyland, who is married to Tom Naylor-Leyland, the heir to one of Britain's land-owning dynasties.
His family has historic land and property across the country. Alice and Tom also brought along their four children, Billy, Nancy, Felix and Margot. Together, the families enjoyed beautiful views reminiscent of a postcard as they swam around the glistening pool and sat down for dinner in the French countryside.
They tucked into platters of freshly baked cakes and pastries, such as gooey chocolate brownies and madeleines, topped with fresh summer berries. Lady Mary has modelled for Tatler, Vanity Fair, Vogue and Love, and is now best known as a DJ and member of The Big Pink alongside her husband Jessie Furze. She welcomed her daughter Wilde Jessie Furze on May 21 2021.
As a child, Lady Mary was educated at Francis Holland, an all-girls private school in west London, which counts Poppy and Cara Delevingne and The Ecclestone sisters among its alumni. It was in her teens that she got into modelling after being introduced to the world famous agency Storm Models by the magazine editor and fashion muse Isabella Blow, who was an old family friend. Lady Clara Paget: Believed to be in Ibiza Model and actress Lady Clara Paget has been making the most of the Mediterranean sun with her husband and young son In the snaps the beauty celebrated her son Ludo's second birthday with her husband Oscar Tuttiett Model and actress Lady Clara Paget has been making the most of the Mediterranean sun with her husband and young son in a trip to Ibiza.
The 34-year-old daughter of the 8th Marquess of Anglesey, who appeared in Fast And The Furious 6 and St Trinian's 2, shared photos from their summer get away on her Instagram. Despite heading to the island known for its party culture, Lady Clara, who is best friends with Cara Delevingne, stayed very wholesome. In the snaps the beauty celebrated her son Ludo's second birthday with her husband Oscar Tuttiett.
The couple looked in high spirits as they presented their son with a sweet zoo-themed animal cake along with the number 2 made out of sage-coloured icing. Oscar was seen playing with a bubble machine as his parents relaxed on their balcony overlooking the beautiful mountains and ocean as they watched the sun go down. She also shared glamorous snaps as she posed up a storm alongside a wall of pretty pink flowers.
She donned a chic pink Rat & Boa gown which she paired over an elegant white Reina Olga bikini. Jazmin Grace Grimaldi: Los Angeles, California Jazmin, 31, is the eldest daughter of Prince Albert of Monaco, shared a snap of herself enjoying Outlaw Music Festival in Los Angeles with friends Jazmin, 31, is the eldest daughter of Prince Albert of Monaco, born as a result of the royal's affair with Tamara Rotolo, an American waitress turned estate agent. Recently the socialite shared a snap of herself enjoying the sold-out Outlaw Music Festival in Los Angeles with friends.
Tickets for the festival can cost up to £256 each, depending on which area you book and how sold out the event is. Soaking up the sun, the beauty donned a flowing white gown which she paired with a straw hat and chic sunglasses. Jazmin spent the evening listening to Brittney Spencer, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp.
She was snapped with her boyfriend, John's nephew Ian Mellencamp, who works as a model with One Management Earlier this year, French publication Le Monde alleged that the royal spends millions every year from a secret French bank account to pay his former mistresses and love children - with Jazmin Grace and her half-brother Alexandre Coste-Grimaldi receiving allowances of $344,000 (around £270,132.88) a year each. And it would appear that Jazmin indeed enjoys a luxurious lifestyle across Los Angeles and New York City - with regular lavish trips to Europe in the calendar - while working as an actress and musician.
She's also understood to have a $3 million apartment in New York as well as a stunning home in the Hollywood Hills. The Prince's eldest child also uses social media to update her 36,100 followers with snaps from trips to Lake Como, dinners in Los Angeles and getaways to Las Vegas. Last summer she appeared to spend much of the summer in Europe, the South of France and Monaco, sharing scenic views and photos of herself enjoying fine food and wine, sporting beautiful dresses and enjoying the sun and sea.
Saskia Connery: Bahamas Sean Connery 's granddaughter Saskia has been sharing snaps of herself on idyllic paradise beaches in the Bahamas Saskia enjoyed a windy boat trip along the bright blue ocean in the Bahamas this summer Sean Connery 's granddaughter Saskia has been sharing snaps of herself on idyllic paradise beaches in the Bahamas. The 28-year-old fashion designer — whose father is Sean's stepson, Stephane — uploaded photographs and videos of herself enjoying breezy boat trips, sunbathing on the beach and diving in the idyllic waters. The nature lover is currently in the hot Caribbean country for 'blue hole season', where Atlantic sharpnose shark and Caribbean reef shark swim to the Bahamas and stay in this area throughout July and August.
Saskia went snorkelling and said she often gets 'told off' by her instructor for doing flips while underwater, She said. 'You're literally feel like you're floating and I am a child, so I just can't help myself.' Saskia went on the trip with her father, Stephane, and her uncle, Jason Connery.
She added: 'We always go as a family, it's just really special to all of us.' 'I love diving because it's such a mediation, you have to be so presence.' In one clip Saskia beams as she put her wetsuit on over her red bikini to go shark diving in the clear blue waters which are worthy of a Bond film.
She also went spearfishing in the nearby Berry Islands and said: 'Some people can be against spearfishing, but I truly believe to be one of the most sustainable forms of fishing. 'Especially on an island, it's like going to the grocery store. There is an app that tells you everything that's in season.
'As long as you are spearing by the regulations and feeding the family and not wasting anything, I think it is the most sustainable form [of fishing].' Although she has seemingly spent most of her year soaking up the sun rays in Bahamas, she's also spent time in Paris, London and Scotland. Sean - who died in October 2020- lived in a gated community in the Bahamas with his second wife Micheline Roquebrune.
Saskia got engaged to Austrian banking heir Phillip Thomas Muhr in the Bahamas in 2021, but then called off the engagement a year later, according to the Daily Mail's Richard Eden . Lady Amelia Spencer and Lady Eliza Spencer - Sicily Twin sisters Lady Amelia Spencer and Lady Eliza Spencer went on a trip seemingly to celebrate their 32nd birthday Lady Amelia Spencer and Lady Eliza Spencer embarked on a holiday to Sicily with their partners, Greg Mallett and Channing Millerd The group of four had a great time in the picturesque resort located in Palermo Eliza Spencer is pictured with her boyfriend Channing Millerd on holiday in Sicily Princess Diana's nieces, Lady Amelia Spencer and Lady Eliza Spencer embarked on a holiday to Sicily with their partners, Greg Mallett and Channing Millerd. The daughters of Earl Spencer travelled to Palermo together last month and stayed in a resort overlooking the ocean.
They experienced la dolce vita as they stayed at the Villa Igiea, a a five-star resort and part of the Rocco Forte Hotel group. Rooms cost around £1,135 a night according to Booking.com and Eliza called it 'the most magical stay'.
The foursome went on boat trips, dove off cliffs into the clear, picturesque water and enjoyed walks along the beautiful coastline. Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza shared snaps immersing themselves in the Sicilian culture by tasting local dishes and desserts. Eliza and her boyfriend Channing also stayed at the Alder Spa Resort in Contrada Salsa, Sicily, seemingly on their own.
Suites there can cost upwards of £900, depending on which dates you choose to stay at the five-star hotel. The Alder Spa has three different pools, some of which overlook the crystal clear ocean, along with a sauna, a fitness suite and yoga classes. Prior to their group holiday Lady Amelia and her husband Greg went to Puglia to celebrate a wedding.
The couple shared loved-up snaps of them kissing at Masseria Salamina, a picturesque castle-like resort where their friends, Brett and Anri, tied the knot. A long table was set up outside to make the most of the hot, Mediterranean weather as everyone swirled their white napkins in the air to celebrate the happy couple and tuck into some authentic Italian food. The twin sisters turned 32 on 10 July and it is thought they travelled to Sicily to celebrate another year around the sun in style.
Talita von Furstenberg - Saint-Tropez Dressed in a floral sheer dress, Talita von Furstenberg flashed a smile to the camera next to a small French vehicle The granddaughter of Diane von Furstenberg has been lapping up the sunshine in the French Riviera this summer. Princess Talita Natasha von Fürstenberg, 25, posted several photos and videos on Instagram strolling along the quaint streets of Saint-Tropez. Dressed in a floral sheer dress, she flashed a smile to the camera next to a small French vehicle as she went shopping in the small coastal town.
She captioned her image: 'Smiles and the sound of cicadas.' as she took in the breath-taking scenes. The socialite, whose parents are Princess Alexandra and Prince Alexander of Fürstenberg, was also snapped exploring the glistening water on her paddleboard.
At one point, Talita is seen sporting a bikini as she waves her arms up in the air while inside a scenic cave. Talita looked as though she had been living her best life standing next to golden sunsets by the coast in glamorous summery frocks. She also soaked up the rays by lying on an inflatable armchair in the middle of the ocean, hoping to catch a tan.
Kitty Spencer - Sardinia Kitty Spencer (third from left) went to Sardinia this summer and dressed in lavish attire for the occasion Kitty - who is signed with Storm Management - went to Sardinia for a Dolce & Gabbana fashion show Kitty Spencer, the eldest of Charles Spencer's children, did not spend the summer with her sisters, but she was in the same country. The model - who is signed with Storm Management - went to Sardinia for a Dolce & Gabbana fashion show. Kitty posted lavish snaps of her dressed head-to-toe in diamond-encrusted ballgowns as she posed or the cameras.
In one clip she can be seen with model Kit Butler and Sabrina Harrison, an entrepreneur and philanthropist. People took their seats at the show as waiters went around with trays of white wine, handing them out to thirsty guests. She was joined by Emma Weymouth, the Marchioness of Bath, and German influencer Leonie Hanne, who donned equally chic ensembles.
Model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who is engaged to Jason Statham, was also there alongside former Victoria's Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrósio. Princess Diana's nieces are known for their love of Italy, with the eldest Lady Kitty having an elaborate wedding in Rome three years ago. Last year, Lady Kitty Spencer, Lady Amelia Spencer and Lady Eliza Spencer travelled to Rome together to have a girls holiday.
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