The World Cup is coming to an end, which means many professional footballers will be enjoying a well-deserved vacation for the rest of the summer. Based on some of the tropical destinations players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have traveled to in the past, we can predict where footballers vacation coming out of the World Cup.
We have taken a look at where football's biggest stars have been holidaying and where the World Cup participants may vacation soon.
Where Footballers Vacation
Ibiza
Ibiza is one of the Balearic islands off the coast of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea. The island is known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife.
Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Cesc Fabregas enjoy splash as they relax on yacht in Ibiza https://t.co/C8psugvXk4 pic.twitter.com/XkQq0QApca
— Natalie Evans (@NatalieEvans85) June 13, 2017
Barcelona stars Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi enjoy night out in Ibiza with Chelsea's Cesc Fabregashttps://t.co/zvMNaO8dmf pic.twitter.com/4pqkwOTdVu
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) June 13, 2017
Attracts
This past December, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Cesc Fabregas Instagrammed a picture of them on a super yacht off the coast of Ibiza, a regular vacation spot for the three of them. A couple of summers ago, Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi coincidentally parked their yachts only a few meters apart from each other.
Other regulars are Fernando Torres, David Villa and Carles Pujol, who have been seen lounging at the Cala Bassa Beach Club. Other beach clubs that are popular are Blue Marlin in the Cala Jondal Bay and the Ocean Beach Ibiza, which have been hot spots of Peter Crouch, Abbey Clancy, Mario Balotelli, Dele Alli, Danny Welbeck, Mousa Dembele, Joe Hart, Andy Carroll and Jermaine Defoe.
Nightclubs, an enormous attraction on this beautiful island, have been destinations for all of the players above along with Danny Simmons, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Kieran Gibbs.
Attractions
You can catch more than a handful of pro footballers day drinking at the Cala Bassa Beach Club, the Blue Marlin and the Ocean Beach Ibiza.
There are a countless number of clubs and discos to hit once the sun goes down, but Ushuaia is one of the best-loved by pro footballers. Ushuaia is one of the island’s brightest beach clubs that has one of the biggest infinity pools on the island along with big-name performers such as Swedish House Mafia and Avicii.
Frank Lampard and Diego Maradona have both mentioned Es Pujols as being their favorite restaurant to eat at on the island.
*hint* if you are looking for a more family-oriented vacation, but were hoping for a taste of Ibiza, check out the neighboring island, Formentera. Cesc Fabregas, partner Daniella Semaan and their baby daughter have been caught vacationing at the more low-key vacation hotspot.
Dubai
Dubai is the largest city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates, east of Saudi Arabia. The city is known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a wild nightlife full of lavish partying.
West Ham stars Andy Carroll, Winston Reid and Jamie O'Brien party in Dubai with their WAGs… https://t.co/tMSMqmm8Ku pic.twitter.com/qVzQmdjQRy
— EPL (@EPL_Lover) November 13, 2015
Attracts
This extravagant city has been a vacation hotspot for many of the biggest names in professional soccer since it was built. In 2016, Steven Gerrard and Alex Curran chose this beautiful metropolis to celebrate their wedding anniversary. In 2015, Winston Reid, Joe Myers, Joey O’Brien and Andy Carroll visited Dubai together with their other halves. Real Madrid's Michael Owen and Aston Villa's John Terry are also regular visitors. David Luiz spent this summer in Dubai hanging out with dolphins and giraffes.
Attractions
During John Terry's visits in 2016 and 2017, his wild side came out when he went skydiving above the palm island and then went zip-lining with his wife, Teri, in front of the Burj Khalifa, high above the city. Andy Carroll and Joey O’Brien are regulars at the White nightclub located on the rooftop of the Meydan Racecourse Grandstand, which is one of Dubai’s most exclusive venues.
Barbados
Barbados is an eastern Caribbean island north of South America. The island is known for its beautiful beaches and crystal-clear ocean water.
Kapten Arsenal yang kabarnya diincar #mufc Thomas Vermaelen bergabung bersama van Persie di Barbados. pic.twitter.com/KU4mwvaX88
— United Mojokerto (@UtdIndonesiaMJK) July 17, 2014
New post (Wayne Rooney enjoys family time with wife and kids in Barbados) has been published on World Fast News - https://t.co/y3zktThtTl pic.twitter.com/JR65pMJ9AR
— world fast news (@WorldFastNewz) May 30, 2017
Inside Wayne Rooney and Colleen's secret Barbados paradise mansion that costs guests £25,000 a WEEK https://t.co/xhB0LII7oj pic.twitter.com/niZkOVqwvv
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) January 4, 2017
Attracts
Alan Shearer, Robin Van Persie, Thomas Vermaelen and Wayne Rooney are commonly seen on these private beaches with their families. Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen owned a villa that holds enough room to host 14 guests from 2010 until earlier this year.
Attractions
If you are interested in running into a professional footballer on your next vacation to Barbados, the Sanday Lane is a luxury hotel resort that is a common place where footballers vacation. The resort is located in St. James.
Portugal
Portugal is on the Iberian Peninsula, bordering Spain. Its location on the Atlantic Ocean has allowed it to be a popular destination for where footballers vacation.
Steven Gerrard with his wife vacationing at the Quinta do Lago resort in Portugal pic.twitter.com/iabyv41FpY
— Marc Belk (@soccerprof1) July 3, 2018
We're throwing it back to beach days with @johnterry.26 and @toniterry26 #TBT #ThomasRoyall #Portugal https://t.co/spqL0bg5fG pic.twitter.com/oyj7UApFu0
— Thomas Royall (@ThomasRoyall) July 13, 2017
Attracts
Steven Gerrard bought a house for the holidays in the Quinta do Lago resort located in the Algarve region. John Terry also visits the Algarve region with his wife, Toni, and family regularly.
Attractions
Pro footballers are commonly found at Quinta do Lago, a luxurious five-star resort in the Algarve region of Portugal.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas, otherwise known as a playground for grown-ups, is located in Nevada's Mojave Desert. It is a resort city renowned for its exciting nightlife, revolving around 24-hour casinos and other forms of entertainment.
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Wayne Rooney pictured drinking and gambling in Las Vegas before Euros. pic.twitter.com/tciP9V41
— Nour Agha (@NourAgha) May 20, 2012
Bournemouth players celebrate promotion with wild Las Vegas pool party http://t.co/Ec5i2d0HbI pic.twitter.com/FBEVTPd04S
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) May 16, 2015
Attracts
In 2008, Wayne and Coleen Rooney spent their honeymoon at the Wynn Hotel, which is located just north of the most popular part of Vegas known as the Strip. Cristiano Ronaldo and Frank Lampard have also been spotted at the Wynn Hotel in more recent years. Vegas regulars include Michael Owen and Rio Ferdinand.
Attractions
Connor Wickham and girlfriend Kayla Cadorna were seen day partying at the Crystal Palace. The Bournemouth FC team stayed at the Aria Hotel and they were photographed partying at the Omnia nightclub.
Miami
Miami is an international city located on the southern tip of Florida. It is famous for its colorful architecture, white sand, turquoise water and an exciting nightlife that includes delicious dining and clubbing.
Daniel Sturridge with his girlfriend in Miami pic.twitter.com/DxD7RJZG0H
— Steven Gerrard (@Gerrard8FanPage) May 15, 2014
CARLOS TEVEZ. Sin chances de jugar en Brasil 2014 viajó con su familia a Miami, donde disfruta de sus vacaciones. pic.twitter.com/KINXAQbIFA
— GENTE (@genteonline) May 30, 2014
Angel Di Maria en famille a Miami #PSG pic.twitter.com/4j0mSvepaD
— • Infos - Paris SG • (@infosclubparis) July 13, 2017
Bojan Krkic og Martin Skrtel på #fyllfest i Miami. pic.twitter.com/ae17zLnqHM
— Johan Sjøbakk Lund (@johanlund) June 4, 2013
Attracts
In 2014, Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge was seen vacationing with his girlfriend on the beaches of Miami and Argentina's Carlos Tevez was seen on the beaches with his family. In 2017, Angel Di Maria and his family traveled to Miami for some R&R.
Attractions
Slovakia's Martin Skrtel was seen clubbing at Wall nightclub, a well-known club located downtown.
Maldives
The Maldives is made up of 26 ring-shaped atolls, which are made up of over 1,000 islands in the Indian Ocean. This tropical nation is popular for its private beaches, deep blue lagoons and coral reefs that are perfect for snorkling and scuba diving.
Luis Suarez in the Maldives with Family. #fcblive pic.twitter.com/bBZAi9M0i9
— Luis Suarez (@elpistolero009) June 19, 2015
Beckham family enjoys new year holidays in Maldives https://t.co/fBirSvuYXI pic.twitter.com/4xSzOR8jrB
— Maldives Insider (@maldives) January 2, 2017
#FlashbackFriday @Cristiano giving the thumbs up while holidaying at Anantara Kihavah 2015 #Maldives pic.twitter.com/Y6iciv2DGx
— Anantara Hotels (@Anantara_Hotels) June 2, 2017
Attracts
In 2015, Luis Suarez was spotted vacationing with his family at the Niyama private island. David and Victoria Beckham took two trips to the exotic nation with their family in 2013 and 2015. Over the years, Cristiano Ronaldo has been seen visiting Maldives with his ex-girlfriend Irina Shayk and with his son Cristiano Jr.
Attractions
Staying on Niyama private island is well sought out but is extremely exclusive. It offers seven restaurants, its own marine biology lab and Subsix, an underwater club. The Beckham's stayed at One & Only Reethi Rah, an island resort located in North Malé Atoll. Cristiano Ronaldo is generally seen staying at the Anantara Kihavah Villas.
Greece
Greece is made up of thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas along with sitting on the southeastern tip of Europe. It is known for its beautiful white and blue architecture, its black sandy beaches in Santorini and its party resorts in Mykonos.
Memphis Depay's girlfriend Lori Harvey enjoy their holiday in Greece [Instagram] https://t.co/hFXVLU1ipl pic.twitter.com/ep2uSLSfsT
— 101 Great Goals (@102greatgoals) June 21, 2016
Southampton star Charlie Austin and wife Bianca Parker in Mykonos pic.twitter.com/DbNW8OZx6j
— Marc Belk (@soccerprof1) July 3, 2018
Attracts
Memphis Depay and Charlie Austin have both been seen spending frequent holidays vacationing in Mykonos.
Attractions
Mykonos is the most popular location in Greece due to it's extensive party resorts.