Forget the Hamptons and Malibu, the rich and well-known have an unlikely new go-to destination.
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Called the 'Redneck Riviera', Florida's panhandle is bring in celebrities in droves.

Taylor Swift, Vince Vaughn and Addison Rae are just a few of the A-listers who have been drawn to the region's charming towns and spectacular beaches.

The panhandle was even offered an unforeseen boost after the city of Destin was name-checked by Swift in her tune 'Florida!!!'

The Sunshine State has long appealed to rich elites aiming to get away high earnings tax in the likes of New york city and California.

But while Miami used to be a hotspot, overcrowding, soaring house rates and an absence of personal privacy are pushing A-listers to check out other parts of the state.

Celebrities are shunning the Hamptons and Malibu in favor of Florida. Travis Kelce has actually been hunching down at this $20million Boca Raton mega estate as he bulks up for his last NFL season

Kelce is living at the ultra special Royal Palm. Royal Palm subscription is invitation only and customers pay annual dues of around $30,000, plus a one-off cost of $210,000, to gain access to 'world class features'

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were just recently found on a date night in West Palm Beach (Pictured in New York City), which is likewise showing popular with A-listers

Luxury real estate agent Aaron Buchbinder informed the Daily Mail that Boca Raton has become a celebrity preferred and is currently where Travis Kelce is encamped in a $20 million estate.

Whether they are getting away high income taxes or the prying eyes of paparazzi, A-listers are significantly leaving New york city and Los Angeles for more confidential Florida towns.

The decision to transfer to Florida, or at least invest 183 days of a year there, brings big financial advantages as residents do not pay income tax.

According to the National Taxpayers Union Foundation Florida, 'stays the indisputable winner from motion of taxpayers and their dollars from state to state'.

But for many celebs personal privacy is just as essential, which remains in part resulting in an exodus from the likes of New york city and Los Angeles, according to Buchbinder.

Instead, many are deciding for the 'Hamptons of the South', a stretch of highway on the panhandle which boasts Rosemary Beach, Seaside - the new urbanist town where The Truman Show was recorded - and the eccentric Alys beach.

The decision to transfer to Florida, or a minimum of invest 183 days of a year there, brings big monetary advantages as citizens do not pay income tax. Pictured: Pensacola on Florida's panhandle

The Florida panhandle or the 'Redneck Riviera' is progressively drawing in A-listers thanks to its sensational landscapes and remote communities. Pictured: Rosemary Beach

The panhandle provides an alternative to Miami, where the rich and popular have traditionally flocked, thanks to its laidback rate of life and ample space. Pictured: Alys Beach

Chris Stapleton, Luke Bryan, Jerry Jones, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, and Vince Vaughn all own homes in the location. Most recently, Russell Brand, Megan Moroney, and Riley Green have been spotted vacationing close by.

It is also a struck with reality stars and influencers like Brielle Biermann, Hannah Brown, and Addison Rae.

With a raft of multi-million dollar homes, lots of areas have waitlists to purchase up real estate on the powder white beaches.

While Miami was the place to be throughout the pandemic, the hectic city rapidly became overrun with traffic and less chances to develop brand-new homes, driving up prices and leaving buyers searching for calmer locations and more personal privacy and space.

In the Mediterranean-inspired panhandle community of Alys Beach, a just recently built oceanfront residential or commercial property offered for $24 million, the greatest figure on record for the region.

By comparison, the most pricey waterfront home ever offered in Miami opted for a tremendous $120 million in March.

Alys Beach, a preplanned, Mediterranean-inspired neighborhood, is among the state's most searched for locations to live and lies on the panhandle

Beyond the panhandle, West Palm Beach has actually become a haven for finance brothers, or hedge fund 'hedgies,' after they found it as a method of leaving the Covid-19 lockdown.

Travis Kelce and Swift were also recently spotted in the location, delighting in a romantic $400 date night at Harry's dining establishment.

The town is close to another play ground for the ultra rich, Palm Beach, where President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort is based.

Smug factor billionaires are boycotting the Hamptons as they get away to new summer season sanctuary

Luxury real estate agent Aaron Buchbinder, based in Boca Raton, has noticed a definite, 'shift in the celebrity migration pattern.'

The Compass agent told the Daily Mail that stars are brought in to the 'more subtle lifestyle' that these cities offer.

'Areas like Miami and the Hamptons ended up being extremely saturated during and after the height of the pandemic, and for some the traffic and continuous attention are deterrents,' Buchbinder stated.

'That's where locations like Boca Raton be available in. These areas use the very best of both worlds: big estates with lots of land and privacy, gated neighborhoods for safety, and a real sense of seclusion, while still being within reach of Miami and Palm Beach.'

Boca has a long history of celebrity citizens, including Ariana Grande, Adam Sandler, rap artist Bhad Bhabie, rocker Chris Carraba, and tennis pros consisting of Chris Evert, Andy Roddick, and Coco Gauff.

A freshly developed oceanfront residential or commercial property in the ritzy Alys Beach neighborhood sold for $24 million, a record in the area but still well except the $120 million record for a beachfront Miami mansion

Buchbinder stated the most popular community in Boca is the ultra-exclusive Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, where Kelce is camping out in his $20 million estate.

Royal Palm subscription is invite just and yearly dues of around $30,000, plus a one-off fee of $210,000, to access 'world class features' in the preppy private community.

Chris Wands of Douglas Elliman, who specializes in South Florida genuine estate, told the Daily Mail that stars are looking for 'luxury, security, and discretion.'

'These locations are subtle yet ultra-upscale, with first-rate golf courses, personal beach clubs, and gated communities. They are perfect for celebs who want convenience and gain access to without the flash,' Wands stated.

Gated communities supply an increased level of personal privacy from snap-happy fans and paparazzi alike.

Chris Wands, who focuses on South Florida realty, told Daily Mail celebs are looking for 'high-end, security, and discretion'

Wands believes that Kelce chose Boca since he wished to prevent the 'turmoil of Miami or the Hamptons.'

Kelce's go-to trainer also lives close by, who has actually been prepping him for what could be his final NFL season.

It is likewise slightly less pricey to buy in Boca or West Palm Beach, instead of the elegant Palm Beach, understood for its socialite scene, or star-studded Miami, where Gloria Estefan, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, and Ivanka Trump reside.

He has actually also noted an uptick in celebs vacationing on 30A, which refers to the 24-mile stretch of road in South Walton County.

Wands thinks the southern area, 'provides a level of anonymity that's tough to discover in prominent destinations like Miami or Malibu.'

'Gated communities, private beaches, and a slower speed make it perfect for high-net-worth individuals looking to relax without constant limelights,' Wands stated.

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