The rise of quiet escapes as an answer to celebrity getaways

There was a time when celebrity travel meant infinity pools, champagne brunches and paparazzi-approved destinations. The kind of holidays that looked good long before they ever felt good. Travel was glamorous, high-octane and designed to be seen. But lately, something has changed. Scroll through celebrity feeds today, and you will notice fewer yachts and city skylines, and more mountains, barefoot mornings, quiet sunsets and unhurried moments. Posts arrive more slowly. Captions feel lighter. Sometimes, there is no post at all. For many celebrities, travel is no longer about being seen. It is about stepping away.

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In a world that constantly demands access to them through screens, interviews, performances and opinions, choosing solitude has quietly become the most desirable luxury of all.

When silence becomes the ultimate luxury symbol

Fame is loud. It comes with deadlines, expectations and a never-ending demand for presence. Even downtime is often scheduled, shared or scrutinised. Over time, rest begins to feel rare and privacy feels precious. So when celebrities escape today, they are not looking for packed itineraries or tourist checklists. They want space. To breathe deeply. To sleep without alarms. To wake up without having to perform. Nature offers what even the most exclusive hotels cannot: anonymity. A forest does not recognise fame. A mountain does not ask questions. A sunrise does not care who you are. And increasingly, that indifference is exactly what makes these places feel luxurious.

Why this shift feels more familiar

What makes this change resonate so strongly is not celebrity influence. It is relatability. Burnout is no longer limited to public figures. Everyone feels stretched, overstimulated and constantly online. Our lives too are lived on screens, shaped by expectations to be available, productive and visible at all times. Watching celebrities choose silence over spectacle offers quiet validation. It reflects a desire many of us share: the need to slow down, log off and exist without explanation.
Luxury, in this moment, has been redefined. It is no longer about how much you can afford. It is about how much you can let go.

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The new meaning of escape 

Off-grid cabins, wellness retreats, digital detoxes and nature stays are not about running away from life. They are about returning to it with more calm, clarity and presence. Perhaps that is why this shift feels so compelling. In a culture that celebrates busyness and constant visibility, choosing rest feels quietly powerful.

For celebrities and for the rest of us, the most aspirational journey today is not somewhere extravagant. It is somewhere quiet.

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Text by Tanisha Sawhney 

Edited by Sabrina Mathews