Forget the Hamptons and Malibu, the rich and famous have a not likely brand-new go-to destination.

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

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

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

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

But while Miami utilized to be a hotspot, overcrowding, soaring home costs and an absence of 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 been hunching down at this $20million Boca Raton mega estate as he expands for his final NFL season

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

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were 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 star preferred and is currently where Travis Kelce is encamped in a $20 million estate.

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

The choice to relocate to Florida, or a minimum of spend 183 days of a year there, brings huge financial benefits as homeowners do not pay earnings tax.

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

But for numerous celebrities personal privacy is simply as important, which is in part causing an exodus from the likes of New York and Los Angeles, according to Buchbinder.

Instead, numerous are deciding for 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 choice to move to Florida, or at least invest 183 days of a year there, brings big monetary benefits as homeowners do not pay income tax. Pictured: Pensacola on Florida's panhandle

The Florida panhandle or the 'Redneck Riviera' is increasingly attracting A-listers thanks to its stunning scenery and remote neighborhoods. Pictured: Rosemary Beach

The panhandle offers an alternative to Miami, where the rich and popular have actually historically gathered, thanks to its laidback pace of life and ample 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 close by.

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

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

While Miami was the location to be during the pandemic, the hectic city quickly ended up being overrun with traffic and fewer chances to construct new homes, increasing prices and leaving buyers searching for calmer locations and more privacy and area.

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

By comparison, the most expensive waterside home ever sold in Miami opted for a tremendous $120 million in March.

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

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

Travis Kelce and Swift were also just recently found in the area, taking pleasure in a romantic $400 date night at Harry's restaurant.

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 leave to brand-new summer season haven

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

The Compass representative told the Daily Mail that stars are brought in to the 'more subtle way of life' that these cities provide.

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

'That's where places like Boca Raton can be found in. These areas provide the very best of both worlds: big estates with a lot 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 star locals, including Ariana Grande, Adam Sandler, rap artist Bhad Bhabie, rocker Chris Carraba, and tennis pros including Chris Evert, Andy Roddick, and Coco Gauff.

A newly constructed oceanfront residential or commercial property in the ritzy Alys Beach neighborhood sold for $24 million, a record in the location but still well except the $120 million record for a beachfront Miami estate

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

Royal Palm subscription is invite only and customers pay yearly dues of around $30,000, plus a one-off cost of $210,000, to gain access to 'world class facilities' in the preppy private neighborhood.

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

'These areas are low-key yet ultra-upscale, with first-rate golf courses, personal beach clubs, and gated neighborhoods. They are perfect for celebrities who want comfort and access without the flash,' Wands said.

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

Chris Wands, who concentrates on South Florida real estate, informed Daily Mail celebs are searching for 'luxury, security, and discretion'

Wands thinks that Kelce chose Boca due to the fact that he desired to avoid 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 last NFL season.

It is likewise slightly less pricey 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 likewise noted an uptick in stars 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 privacy that's tough to discover in prominent locations like Miami or Malibu.'

'Gated neighborhoods, personal beaches, and a slower rate make it ideal for high-net-worth people aiming to unwind without consistent limelights,' Wands said.

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