The term “Hamptons” refers specifically to the towns of Southampton and East Hampton.  Located on the east end of Long Island in the South Fork of Suffolk County, the exclusive area is known as the playground of the wealthy.  A well-known, summer colony, the Hamptons are home to some of America’s biggest names in advertisement, sports, media, investing, film, and business.  In addition to the several million dollar homes that line the edges of the Hamptons’ famous beaches, several seaside resorts afford the more middle class with similar getaways as New York’s most powerful and privileged citizens. Every year, the Hamptons host some of the world’s most respected and celebrated individuals who come to the island to relax and enjoy fine dining, film festivals, and deluxe lodging.

Throughout the Hamptons, the elegance of style is the same.  The touted and celebrated homes are tastefully arranged, and the internationally reputed resorts exhibit the same unique blend of luxury and style that mirrors the elegance of the Hamptons homes.  Long Island has its own special train that runs the length of the Hamptons in about an hour, and it is an exquisite way to see the miles of beautiful beaches and seaside houses the island is so famous for.  Of anywhere in New York, the Hamptons have the most idyllic sandy coastlines and peaceful bays that afford their residents ample sunbathing, fishing, and surfing opportunities.  As well as being home to an exceptionally affluent society, the Hamptons are also extraordinarily rich in culture and Native American history.  The Hamptons have their own historical farmer’s market where you can find the freshest produce and the finest catches of the day.  The market also features wines made from locally grown grapes by the island’s wineries. 

In addition to boasting some of the most expensive real estate in the United States and hosting some of the world’s most lavish parties, the Hamptons also house America’s elite celebrities and wealthiest individuals.  Only the crème de la crème live in New York’s most exclusive and highest priced Hampton neighborhoods.  The privileged few who can afford to live on the beautiful island with its nearby sparkling seashores and constant fresh breezes are the movers and shakers of America’s business world, media, and nightlife.  They are the life of every party and the trendsetters in their industries.  The Hampton New Yorkers may come from diverse backgrounds and varying industries, including entertainment, fashion, finance, real estate, and medicine, but the people are the same: powerful, successful, and fashionable. 

Every year, Hampton’s Magazine publishes a new Power List of the best and brightest of the privileged and talented individuals who live in the Hamptons.  The individuals who have made the list are some of the wealthiest, most successful, and recognized people in the world.  In 2006, New Yorkers like Steven Gaines, Bob Dylan, Sarah Jessica Parker, Mel Brooks, and Sean “Diddy” Combs all made the list as some of the most powerful and famous individuals living in the area. The Hamptons are a beautiful and stylish place to live because these exceptional people choose to live here.  They are the reason the Hamptons are the Hamptons.