The Hamptons=wealth
The Hamptons=celebrities
The Hamptons=a vacation to remember
East of Long Island, NY there’s a finger of land that slides past the Connecticut line and on it are some of the wealthiest homes and properties in America. . The grouping of these wealthy enclaves and villages sit along the South Fork of Long Island, New York, where they're split up into Southampton and East Hampton and are called collectively The Hamptons. The view of the ocean is unsurpassed but, unlike most ocean front towns, there are multi-million dollar estates sitting like sentinels guarding the gold along its coast. Vacationers flock to this peninsula during “the season” to star gaze and try to hobnob with the rich and famous. If you’re looking for a different kind of vacation, The Hamptons are calling your name.
In the first quarter of 2014, the average selling price for a home in Southampton and East Hampton was $1,845,431, though some oceanfront estates go for over $100 million. These mansions are magnificent and the grounds are something to behold. A bit pricey for the average Joe but looking is free. These estates are owned by movie moguls, Hollywood stars as well as movers and shakers on Wall Street or Park Avenue.
Although celebrities can be spotted hanging out in the Hamptons, they aren’t on every corner. Some of the regular nationally known include Christie Brinkley, Rachael Ray, Kelly Ripa, J Lo, the Clintons, and Howard Stern, among other members of high society in New York and elsewhere.
If you rent a house for a week in The Hamptons there are many places to go, activities to enjoy, and lots of sightseeing available. The beach is easily accessible from almost any of the homes listed on rental programs. A vacation to The Hamptons will be a cut above most of the redneck Rivera resort towns dotted all along the east coast. So, come prepared to be amazed at the sights!
To sum the experience up, remember that the Hamptons are considered to be a refuge for A-listers everywhere. If you want to roll with the suave, the famous or the carefree, the Hamptons are the place to be. Beyond housing celebrities, this elite escape offers a break from the day-to-day hustle.