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Forget the Hamptons and Malibu, the abundant and popular have an unlikely new go-to destination.

Called the 'Redneck Riviera', Florida's panhandle is attracting celebrities in droves.

Taylor Swift, Vince Vaughn and Addison Rae are simply some of the A-listers who have actually been drawn to the area's quaint towns and stunning beaches.

The panhandle was even provided an unexpected increase after the city of Destin was name-checked by Swift in her tune 'Florida!!!'

The Sunshine State has long appealed to rich elites wanting to leave high income tax in the similarity New york city and California.

But while Miami utilized to be a hotspot, overcrowding, skyrocketing house costs and a lack of privacy are pressing A-listers to explore other parts of the state.

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

Kelce is living at the ultra unique Royal Palm. Royal Palm membership is invite just and customers pay annual dues of around $30,000, plus a one-off cost of $210,000, to gain access to 'world class facilities'

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

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

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

The choice to relocate to Florida, or a minimum of invest 183 days of a year there, brings substantial monetary advantages as residents do not pay income tax.

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

But for many celebrities privacy is simply as crucial, which is in part causing an exodus from the likes of New york city and Los Angeles, according to Buchbinder.

Instead, many are choosing 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 relocate to Florida, or at least spend 183 days of a year there, brings huge financial advantages as homeowners do not pay income tax. Pictured: Pensacola on Florida's panhandle

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

The panhandle provides an alternative to Miami, where the abundant and popular have historically flocked, thanks to its laidback speed of life and sufficient area. Pictured: Alys Beach

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

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

With a raft of multi-million dollar homes, numerous areas have waitlists to buy up realty on the powder white beaches.

While Miami was the place to be during the pandemic, the hectic city rapidly became overrun with traffic and less opportunities to build brand-new homes, increasing prices and leaving purchasers looking for calmer locations and more privacy and space.

In the Mediterranean-inspired panhandle neighborhood of Alys Beach, a just recently developed oceanfront residential or commercial property cost $24 million, the highest figure on record for the area.

By comparison, the most costly waterfront home ever sold in Miami went for a tremendous $120 million in March.

Alys Beach, a preplanned, Mediterranean-inspired community, is among the state's most demanded places to live and is situated on the panhandle

Beyond the panhandle, West Palm Beach has actually become a sanctuary for financing bros, or hedge fund 'hedgies,' after they discovered it as a way of leaving the Covid-19 lockdown.

Travis Kelce and Swift were likewise recently identified in the location, enjoying a romantic $400 date night at Harry's dining establishment.

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

Smug factor billionaires are boycotting the Hamptons as they run away to new summer season haven

Luxury realty agent Aaron Buchbinder, based in Boca Raton, has observed a guaranteed, 'shift in the star migration pattern.'

The Compass agent told the Daily Mail that stars are drawn in to the 'more low-key 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 said.

'That's where places like Boca Raton can be found in. These areas offer the finest of both worlds: big estates with lots of land and privacy, gated neighborhoods for safety, and a true sense of privacy, while still being within reach of Miami and Palm Beach.'

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

A freshly constructed oceanfront residential or commercial property in the ritzy Alys Beach community 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 hottest area in Boca is the ultra-exclusive Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, where Kelce is camping out in his $20 million mansion.

Royal Palm is invitation just and customers pay yearly charges of around $30,000, plus a one-off fee of $210,000, to gain access to 'world class facilities' in the preppy private neighborhood.

Chris Wands of Douglas Elliman, who specializes in South Florida property, informed the Daily Mail that celebs are looking for 'high-end, security, and discretion.'

'These areas are subtle yet ultra-upscale, with world-class golf courses, private beach clubs, and gated communities. They are ideal for stars who want convenience and access without the flash,' Wands said.

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

Chris Wands, who specializes in South Florida real estate, informed Daily Mail celebrities are searching for 'high-end, security, and discretion'

Wands believes that Kelce picked Boca since he wanted to avoid the 'turmoil of Miami or the Hamptons.'

Kelce's go-to fitness instructor also lives close by, who has been prepping him for what might be his last NFL season.

It is also slightly less costly to purchase in Boca or West Palm Beach, instead of the luxurious Palm Beach, known for its socialite scene, or star-studded Miami, where Gloria Estefan, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, and Ivanka Trump live.

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

Wands believes the southern area, 'offers a level of privacy that's difficult to discover in high-profile locations like Miami or Malibu.'

'Gated communities, personal beaches, and a slower rate make it perfect for high-net-worth people seeking to relax without constant media attention,' Wands said.

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