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

Referred to as the 'Redneck Riviera', Florida's panhandle is attracting stars in droves.

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

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

The Sunshine State has long appealed to wealthy elites aiming to escape high income tax in the likes of New York and California.

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

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

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

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

Luxury real estate agent Aaron Buchbinder told the Daily Mail that Boca Raton has emerged as a celebrity preferred and is currently where Travis Kelce is camped out in a $20 million estate.

Whether they are escaping high income taxes or the spying eyes of paparazzi, A-listers are increasingly running away New york city and Los Angeles for more anonymous Florida towns.

The decision to move to Florida, or at least spend 183 days of a year there, brings big monetary benefits as residents do not pay income tax.

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

But for many celebrities privacy is simply as essential, which is in part leading to an exodus from the similarity New York and Los Angeles, according to Buchbinder.

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

The decision to move to Florida, or at least spend 183 days of a year there, brings substantial monetary advantages as citizens do not pay earnings tax. Pictured: Pensacola on Florida's panhandle

The Florida panhandle or the 'Redneck Riviera' is progressively attracting A-listers thanks to its spectacular surroundings and secluded neighborhoods. Pictured: Rosemary Beach

The panhandle uses an alternative to Miami, where the abundant and well-known have actually historically flocked, thanks to its laidback pace of life and adequate area. 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 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 locations have waitlists to purchase up property on the powder white beaches.

While Miami was the location to be throughout the pandemic, the busy city rapidly became overrun with traffic and less opportunities to build brand-new homes, increasing costs and leaving buyers trying to find calmer areas and more personal 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 region.

By comparison, the most pricey waterfront home ever offered in Miami went for a whopping $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 ended up being a sanctuary for finance bros, or hedge fund 'hedgies,' after they found it as a method of leaving the Covid-19 lockdown.

Travis Kelce and Swift were likewise recently found in the location, delighting in a romantic $400 date night at Harry's restaurant.

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

Smug reason billionaires are boycotting the Hamptons as they get away to brand-new summer haven

Luxury property representative Aaron Buchbinder, based in Boca Raton, has noticed a definite, 'shift in the celeb migration pattern.'

The Compass agent informed the Daily Mail that stars are brought in to the 'more low-key lifestyle' that these cities use.

'Areas like Miami and the Hamptons became exceptionally saturated throughout and after the height of the pandemic, and for some the traffic and consistent attention are deterrents,' Buchbinder stated.

'That's where locations like Boca Raton can be found in. These locations offer the very best of both worlds: large estates with lots of land and personal privacy, gated neighborhoods for security, and a real sense of seclusion, while still being within reach of Miami and Palm Beach.'

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

A recently developed oceanfront residential or commercial property in the ritzy Alys Beach area sold for $24 million, a record in the area but still well brief of the $120 million record for a beachfront Miami estate

Buchbinder said the hottest area in Boca is the ultra-exclusive Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, where Kelce is encamping in his $20 million mansion.

Royal Palm membership is invite just and clients pay annual fees of around $30,000, plus a one-off charge of $210,000, to access 'world class amenities' in the preppy personal community.

Chris Wands of Douglas Elliman, who focuses on South Florida realty, informed the Daily Mail that stars are trying to find 'luxury, security, and discretion.'

'These areas are subtle yet ultra-upscale, with world-class golf courses, personal beach clubs, and gated neighborhoods. They are ideal for celebrities who desire comfort and access without the flash,' Wands stated.

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

Chris Wands, who concentrates on South Florida property, informed Daily Mail stars are trying to find 'luxury, security, and discretion'

Wands believes that Kelce picked Boca due to the fact that he wished to avoid the 'chaos of Miami or the Hamptons.'

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

It is also a little less costly to purchase in Boca or West Palm Beach, rather than the glamorous 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 celebrities vacationing on 30A, which describes the 24-mile stretch of roadway in South Walton County.

Wands believes the southern area, 'uses a level of anonymity that's difficult to find in prominent destinations like Miami or Malibu.'

'Gated communities, private beaches, and a slower rate make it ideal for high-net-worth people wanting to relax without continuous limelights,' Wands said.

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