Movie Inspired Travel, Take 2

Here are just a few more movies that may get you itching to hit the road.

Under the Tuscan Sun: While in Europe, head over to Italy. A large part of this movie was filmed in Tuscany. The scenery was a natural player in the movie since the premise of the story was about living in Italy and all that accompanies such a lifestyle.

Twilight: Some will scoff at this choice, and whether or not you are a vampire fan, it cannot be denied that the amazing scenery of the Pacific Northwest was on display in this popular teen film. While the movie was set in Washington, most of the filming was done in Oregon. So, fans of the film will want to book a plane ticket to Oregon to catch some of the scenery from the movie. Specifically, seek out Silver Falls State Park, Multnomah Falls, and Indian Beach in Ecola State Park.

50 First Dates: This comedy starring Adam Sandler tickles the funny bone, but the beautiful Hawaiian scenery that it featured may get you itching to book a flight to our 50^th state. The majority of the movie was filmed on the island of Kawaii, so book your plane tickets accordingly.

Mamma Mia: ABBA fans loved the movie, and the beautiful scenery stole the show. The majority of this movie was filmed on the small island of Skopelos in Greece . Kastani Beach was one of the main filming locations, and a quick jaunt to Greece to affords the same views that were enjoyed in the movie.

The Motorcycle Diaries: This film traces the journey of 23-year-old future Marxist revolutionist Ernesto Guevara (who later becomes Che Guevara) on a journey across Latin America. Film locales for this movie were extensive, including Buenos Aires in Argentina, Cusco and Machu Picchu in Peru, and the Atacama Desert in Chile, just to name a few. Those with an interest in South America will enjoy taking in the rich scenery of this movie, regardless of whether or not you embrace the message of the film.