Go where the cameras went
First seen on screen – next on your trip
A great story can transport you to places that linger long after the final scene. The credits roll, but the clifftop hotel from The White Lotus, the walled city from Game of Thrones, and the sweeping Highlands of Outlander stay with you. That's the power of an unforgettable setting – it turns scenery into wanderlust, transforming a destination you may never have considered into the trip you can’t stop imagining.
Those destinations are waiting to be experienced in real life, and there's more than one way to reach them. A cruise can carry you along storied coastlines from one breathtaking port to the next, while an escorted tour carries you deeper into dramatic valleys, historic cities, and rolling highlands. With the expertise of a Personal Travel Advisor, you can find the itinerary that turns a favorite scene into a view you’re experiencing for yourself. All that's left is deciding which story you want to step into first.
Scene-stealing destinations
The Mediterranean keeps landing starring roles – The White Lotus showcased the clifftop glamour of Taormina, Mamma Mia turned the Greek islands into a sun-soaked singalong, and Game of Thrones transformed Dubrovnik into the heart of the Seven Kingdoms.
A cruise brings the highlight reel to life: Taormina's picturesque terraces one morning, Santorini's breathtaking caldera the next, and Dubrovnik's storied ramparts before dinner. It's the perfect way to experience the destinations that captivated you on screen – with a front-row view from the deck.
Britain and Ireland have set the scene for more period dramas than any backlot ever could: the sweeping Scottish Highlands in Outlander, the grand estates in Downton Abbey, and the honey-colored streets of Bath in Bridgerton.
A British Isles sailing connects these cinematic landscapes together, from Edinburgh beneath its hilltop castle to the dramatic Giant's Causeway on the County Antrim coast and south to the lush countryside of Dublin. It's a natural fit for travelers drawn to the history, culture, and landscapes of period dramas.
Some landscapes are so extraordinary, they become other worlds entirely. The Lord of the Rings brought its legendary realms to life across New Zealand's soaring peaks, dramatic fjords, and rolling green valleys – and in person, the scenery is every bit as epic as it appears on screen.
Sail beneath the sheer cliffs of Milford Sound, explore Wellington's vibrant waterfront and nearby wine country, then cross the Tasman Sea to experience iconic Sydney Harbour – all on one unforgettable journey.
Some cities are characters in their own right, and Europe's river cities have commanded the screen for decades. Paris shares the spotlight in Emily in Paris, Salzburg comes alive in The Sound of Music, and Vienna sets the stage for romance in Before Sunrise.
A river cruise puts you right in the middle of the scene, with charming cafés, historic bridges, and grand opera houses just a short walk from the gangway – and a new leading city most mornings. It's a dream for travelers who fall for places the way others fall for characters.
When a story calls for paradise, filmmakers head to the islands. Jurassic Park brought its prehistoric world to life through Kauai's dramatic ridgelines, Pirates of the Caribbean turned Dominica’s tropical shores into swashbuckling adventures, and Cast Away found its deserted-island setting among Fiji’s remote shores.
From the Caribbean to the South Pacific, island-hopping itineraries reveal a new shoreline at sunrise, hidden coves and crystal-clear waters by afternoon, and a golden-hour sailaway to end the day. It's made for travelers who've ever paused a movie just to ask, “Where is that beach?”
Some backdrops simply can't be built. March of the Penguins followed emperor penguins across Antarctica's frozen wilderness, Planet Earth took viewers to places where wildlife still rules the landscape, and Out of Africa captured the sweeping beauty of the African savanna from above.
Expedition sailings put you right in the middle of the story: Zodiac landings on remote shores, expert naturalists in place of documentary narrators, and close encounters with penguin colonies, marine iguanas, and other extraordinary wildlife. It's made for travelers who'd rather experience the adventure than stream it from home.