Inside the Italian island celebs are choosing over St Tropez - and it's also home to Princess Diana's favourite hotel
Sardinia has become the destination of choice for A-listers and the ultra-wealthy.
With spectacular beaches, crystal clear waters and a rich history, it's no wonder the Mediterranean island is attracting stars - desperate to tie the knot.
Last summer, Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and his now wife, Lauren Sanchez, soaked up the sun in Sardinia, after sailing around aboard Bezos' Koru superyacht.
They were accompanied by Leonardo DiCaprio, his girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti, as well as Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom.
Sardinia is where on-off couple Tom Brady and Irina Shayk first met too, reportedly 'clicking' at the lavish $13 million wedding of billionaire Joe Nahmad in May 2023.
Tom and Irina partied alongside famous faces like tennis pros Serena and Venus Williams, designer Tommy Hilfiger, and actor Leonardo DiCaprio
It's also been said at President Joe Biden's daughter Ashley Biden was in attendance, as well as Prince William and Kate Middleton, according to a local news outlet.
The ceremony took place in a structure built at the foot of Monte Moro. It began in the afternoon and went on until 'late at night,' the publication reported.
It was followed by a celebration at the glamorous Hotel Cala di Volpe in the coastal area of Costa Smeralda - where rooms cost a whopping $3,924 a night - the following day.
Pitch Perfect star Rebel Wilson and Ramona Agruma also tied the knot in Sardinia last September too, in an intimate ceremony surrounded by their nearest and dearest.
As for other stars visiting the island, Paris Hilton went on a luxurious yachting trip to Sardinia with her children in June.
And last year, British actress Gemma Arterton was spotted enjoying a local beach.
Now, Jennifer Lopez is confirmed to be jetting there this summer.
The American singer and songwriter will be performing at Cala di Volpe's annual August Gala.
The Gala Night is a highlight of the season, with Mariah Carey headlining last year, and Imagine Dragons the year before the.
But that's not the starriest part of the hotel, located near Pontili e Gavitelli and Costa Smeralda.
With spectacular beaches, crystal clear waters and a rich history, it's no wonder the Mediterranean island is attracting stars
The property featured in the James Bond film, The Spy Who Loved Me, as Bond (Sir Roger Moore) and Soviet agent Triple-X Anya Amasova (Barbara Bach) were seen walking through the hotel
The property featured in the James Bond film, The Spy Who Loved Me, as Bond (Sir Roger Moore) and Soviet agent Triple-X Anya Amasova (Barbara Bach) were seen walking through the hotel.
Other A-list guests who've frequented the venue include Beyonce, Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom and Justin Bieber.
Princess Diana visited Cala di Volpe too, and reportedly said it was her favourite hotel.
The royal stayed in the mega suite, which now costs $40,000 (£30k) per night, with Dodi Al-Fayed during their last holiday together back in 1997.
In keeping with the glamorous island and its guests, Dolce & Gabbana partnered with DG Resort to transform Cala di Volpe this summer.
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