It used to be that when celebrities went on vacation, they’d check into the biggest, fanciest hotel in town. But these days, the rich and famous are skipping the big, public hotels in favor of a more exclusive, more private vacation option. From Brad and Angelina, to Madonna, President Barack Obama, movie, music and TV stars are spending their vacation time away from the crowds and the cameras, and hiding away in luxurious, private vacation homes. Read on for the top 7 reasons why!

1. Privacy

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If you’re thinking about buying or building a vacation home, take a moment to think bigger.

Ask yourself What will my life be like in the next ten years Thirty years And how will this new vacation home fit into my life down the road

People’s reasons for buying or building vacation homes haven’t simply changed over the years. They’ve expanded and evolved. And with the baby boom generation’s retirement on the horizon, a whole new set of lifestyle and family planning choices come into play.

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