Magic Johnson, the 66-year-old NBA legend, has once again treated his followers to glimpses of his annual European family vacation. Sharing new Instagram photos and video, Johnson documented stops in Forte dei Marmi, Italy, and Formentera, Spain. The trip includes his wife Cookie Johnson, their children Andre Johnson, EJ Johnson, and Elisa Johnson, as well as grandchildren Gigi and Avery. The family enjoyed time aboard a luxury yacht and visited scenic beach destinations, continuing a cherished tradition of Mediterranean voyages across Italy, Greece, France, and Spain.
What Did Magic Johnson Share From His Latest Family Vacation?
Johnson kicked off the trip with a video posted to Instagram. "We had an amazing day yesterday in Forte dei Marmi!" he wrote, sharing footage of family members aboard a luxury yacht along the Italian coastline. The post highlighted the stunning scenery and the joy of family togetherness.
Last year, around the same time, Johnson documented a similar trip in Spain, posting photos from Formentera, an island near Ibiza. In the caption, he emphasized the beauty of the turquoise waters: "Today we enjoyed lunch at the famous beach club Juan y Andrea on the island Formentera in Spain - just outside of Ibiza! I want everyone to see how beautiful the turquoise water is in Formentera." Those photos featured Cookie, Elisa, Andre, EJ, daughter-in-law Lisa, and grandchildren Gigi and Avery.
Cookie Johnson and the Family Tradition Behind Magic Johnson's Annual Yacht Trips
The vacation reflects a strong family bond that has been central to Johnson's public life for decades. Magic and Cookie first met at Michigan State University in 1978 and have been married since 1991. Together, they raised EJ and Elisa, while Cookie also embraced the role of stepmother to Andre, Johnson's oldest son.
Johnson has often credited his family, particularly Cookie, as the foundation of his life away from basketball. In a 2016 interview with PEOPLE, he said, "The reason I live today, and the reason I work as hard today, is for my wife and my family." Those relationships remain visible during the family's annual summer voyages, which have included trips through Greece, France, Italy, and Spain in recent years, often welcoming children and grandchildren aboard for portions of the journey.
The latest posts suggest that tradition is continuing uninterrupted in 2026. The full extent of the Los Angeles Lakers legend's trip remains unknown, but further posts from Johnson or Cookie are expected to provide more insights into his latest adventure.
