Where? Hawaii
Why go? Oahu, Hawaii's heart, is best known for its Golden Coast, the legendary Waikiki beach. Take a grand tour, including the North Shore's big wave beaches and infamous Pearl Harbour. Surfers should call in at Roxy Quiksilver in Honolulu, the first all-women's surf boutique in the world, and pick up aloha shirts at the Kamehameha Garment Co. Everyone really does wear them!
Where to stay Check into Hawaii's branch of W Hotels for a plush experience, just like John Travolta and Bruce Willis did. With
views over Diamond Head point, and the hottest club in town, the W is a
haven of cool in Waikiki. You'll find 350-thread count sheets, goose down
pillows and a fully stocked 'munchie box'!
Where to eat: For dinner, head to 'the Grill' at the
W, try the delicious tangy Ahi tuna and finish off the meal with a
chocolate lava cake. If you fancy a martini, choose from the 'Streaker'
or the 'Striptease'! For a laidback surfer style bite, pop in to Duke's
on Waikiki Beach or stop at one of the North Shore's roadside shrimp trucks.
Seeing the action: Go exploring and you might
stumble across the cast shooting an episode of 'Lost'. The series is
filmed all over the island, from hotels like the Kahala to the Valley
of the Temples cemetery.
Getting there: Find out more with Hawaii Tourism Europe. Fly from London Heathrow to Honolulu (via LA).
Where? Morocco
What's filmed there? Alexander, Troy, Rendition, Gladiator, Blackhawk Down, The Bourne Ultimatum, The Mummy, Sahara, Kingdom of Heaven, Babel, Charlie Wilson's War
Why go? It's exotic, it's fun and it's good value.
Marrakesh is fascinating and a big part of the attraction is the
legendary souk just off the huge Djemma El Fna square, where you'll
find everything from orange juice stalls to snake charmers... but there
are also fabulously luxurious hotels, restaurants and cool bars to keep
you busy.
Where to stay To stay in style check in to the beautiful Maison MK,
a Brit-run riad (merchant house with interior courtyards) in the
1000-year-old medina, within the old city walls. It's all about
contemporary cool interiors and very friendly service. At night, watch
the sun set from the roof terrace, armed with a glass of wine, or for
something different try an in-house yoga lesson.
Where to eat? The
city is teeming with restaurants, whether you prefer the street stalls
or the swanky French-Moroccan cuisine. Try the Villa Rosa in Gueliz for
a fantastically decadent setting minus the tourists, or the rooftop
terrace at the excellent Bab Firdaus for perfect chicken tagine (North
African stew).
Seeing the action: Pop across the Atlas Mountains to
Ouarzazate, known as the 'gateway to the desert' and home to the huge
movie studios where most of the location shoots take place.
Getting there: Find out more about it at Visit Morocco.
Where? Jamaica
What's filmed there? Do No, Prelude to a Kiss, Blue Lagoon, Cocktail, Live and Let Die
Why go? There's an unmistakable Caribbean vibe in
the air! Hit the beach, go swimming with dolphins or just browse
through the higgledy-piggledy stalls at the arts and crafts market in
Ocho Rios, which sells carved wooden goods, t-shirts and more.
Where to stay Check in to the Royal Plantation,
a beautiful old-fashioned plantation house, for a taste of colonial
luxury. This is the movie-maker's favourite, with famous previous guests including Winston Churchill, Robin Williams, Alec Baldwin
and Meg Ryan.
Where to eat: The Royal Plantation has a very
civilised afternoon tea with the best scones in the Caribbean. At
night, join in the manager's legendary fondue parties or head to Le
Papillon, the fine dining French restaurant, for fantastic tiger prawn
and lobster raviolis or superb Surf & Turf.
Seeing the action: To see the sets, as well as the
sights, hit Dunns Falls, the famous waterfalls featured in Dr No, or
stop by GoldenEye, Bond creator Ian Flemming's hideaway. A little
further along the coast, in Port Antonio, dip in to Brooke Shield's
Blue Lagoon or chill on Tom Cruise's Cocktail beach...
Getting there: Learn more by going to Visit Jamaica. Fly from London Gatwick to Montego Bay.
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