Famed real estate expert Mauricio Umansky explains why wealthy celebs flock to resort towns like Aspen

foxnews.com:

Amid an urge to create a semblance of separation from the everyday trappings of city and suburban living, many of the country’s most wealthy celebrities have long flocked to the quaint resort town of Aspen, Colorado for much-needed relaxation and retail therapy.

The surging migration into the ski town destination was especially felt during the most recent winter holiday season, in which the likes of Bethenny Frankel, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, could be spotted meandering the bare tree-lined streets of Aspen in their most fashionable winter attire.  "Aspen absolutely turns into the Hollywood of the Mountains, so to speak around this time of year," one restaurant waitress told Fox News Digital amid a bustling rush hour that she said could see various celebrities popping in for Hot Toddies at the bar or coffee near the fireplace. "There are some stories that suggest that other mountain towns in Utah and Arizona vied to become film destinations many years ago but none of them carried the allure that Aspen has," the waitress explained.

Renowned luxury real estate broker Mauricio Umansky, who is the husband of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Kyle Richards, told Fox News Digital that he and his family were among those to leave Los Angeles for Aspen for a winter getaway. "Yeah, I own a home there – I’m one of those guys," he admitted through laughter, adding that the overall vibe of resort-style living coupled with the difficulty of access makes for a prime location wealthy vacationers long to travel to year after year.

It's a great vibe. I mean, it's a lifestyle that people are wanting, and it's not only Aspen, but it's also Jackson Hole, Wyoming, it's Park City, Utah, it's La Quinta, it's Puerto Vallarta – it's all.