Ibiza Crowned the UK football squad’s favourite holiday spot

Spain, USA, Greece and Portugal take the top spots for the UK Football squad’s most popular holiday destinations.

To discover where the UK football squad was recharging their batteries before they were asked to take the centre stage for the FIFA World Cup 2022, Scott Dunn has analysed available media reports. Looking at where each of the players has holidayed recently, Scott Dunn identified the most exclusive destinations and hotspots so you can get your vacation inspiration from some of the world’s greatest football players.

Sun, sea and sangria lure in tourists every year, however, it’s the abundance of chic hotels and extravagant restaurants that unsurprisingly make it a hot spot for footballers and celebrities worldwide. According to available reports, UK squad players who went to relax in Spain include Reece James, Kyle Walker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kieran Trippier, Ben White, John Stones, Jude Bellingham and Raheem Sterling.

If you would like to have a vacation in Ibiza or Formentera like a footballer, the Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay or Gecko Hotel & Beach Club are the go-to hotspots, with prices starting at £3,094* for the Royal Suite with Sea View.

Second Spot: USA

From Las Vegas to Beverley Hills, the USA has much to offer the football stars. Sin City is famous for its exciting nightlife where people can escape their everyday lives and stresses while Beverley Hills is renowned for its’ high-end shopping haven and is famously home to many of the rich and famous.

Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, Declan Rice, Mason Mount, Aaron Ramsdale, Harry Kane and Tammy Abraham enjoyed reportedly their holidays in different USA cities – from Boston and Miami, to the west coast favourites Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Some of the celebrity hotspots in these cities Include the Wynn Las Vegas or The Beverley Hills Hotel and it can cost from £1614* to £4634* to spend a night in one of these celebrity-approved hotels.

Joint Third Spot: Greece

Greece offers tranquil beaches and crystal blue seas – attracting reality stars, footballers and A-List celebrities, many known to go on to purchase a holiday home here, including Julia Roberts, Bruce Willis and Nicole Kidman.

Luke Shaw, Jack Grealish and Phil Foden opted for Greece for their recent holidays, enjoying some of the most luxurious hotels such as Amanzoe Hotel in Athens or the KENSHŌ Boutique Hotels and Villas in Mykonos. With room prices ranging from £493* to £1801* per night, Greece seems like one of the more affordable celebrity-approved destinations.