5 Favorite Set-Jetting Destinations - Part 1

Have you ever wished you could visit the stunning film locations of your favorite movies, following the footsteps of your most cherished characters? You are not alone. Set-jetting has become a favorite pastime for many vacationers.

Here are a few top picks to help you decide where to set-jet on your next holiday escape:

Lord of the Rings, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand

Walk through Mordor in real life, taking in the truly eerie landscape. Other locations from The Hobbit and its sequels were also filmed here.

Gladiator, Valletta’s Grand Harbour, Malta

Enjoy a film location that has seen its share of Hollywood attention. Valletta’s Grand Harbour has been the filming location for Gladiator, Alexander, and even the 1814 French port of Marseille in The Count of Monte Cristo.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Toronto, Canada

A visit to Toronto’s Ryerson University and Greektown neighborhood will most certainly give set-jetters and fans a familiar feeling. To find the home used for Gus and Maria Portokalos, just take a drive into East York along Glenwood Crescent.

Jerry Maguire, Los Angeles, California

Enjoy a great lunch or dinner in the same seats Tom Cruise and Renée Zellweger dined in at Paco’s Tacos, or visit her character Dorothy Boyd’s very recognizable yellow house at 527 23rd Street of Manhattan Beach where Boyd’s famous line of, “You had me at ‘Hello,’” was filmed.

Bridget Jones’s Diary, London, England

In London, you can stop by Bridget Jones’s flat above The Globe Pub in Borough Market. Even the supposed ‘Greek restaurant’ from the movie can be spotted, known as Bedales on Bedale Street. Or in this small world you can stand outside the Coffee Republic where Hugh Grant bumped into Julia Roberts in Notting Hill.

For your next holiday, contact a private guide in one of these great cities to follow in the footsteps of your favorite films. Having a personal tour guide is like knowing a friend and local. They will make the experience comfortable and more memorable than you can imagine.

Article author: Weston Kincade