Location: Venice, Italy
Movie Inspired by: Casino Royale

In Casino Royale, Venice embraces the lovebirds.

Places to visit where 007 was filmed:

–  Campo San Barnaba: beautiful, tiny square in the district of  Dorsoduro.Perfect to relax in a small cafe with a capuccino in hand.

– Cipriani Hotel. The Cipriani Hotel is a luxuorious hotel where scenes of the movie took place.Its a heaven in Venice. Rates start at € 540/night for a double room garden view and balcony with breakfast.

– St Mark Square.Houses the foremost church and citadel in the city: The Basilica di San Marco. Don’t forget to visit the bell tower, a magestic 97 meter architectural marvel erected in the mid 9 th century that provides a view of the St. Mark Square and surrounding.

Location: Mumbai, India
Movie inspired by: Slumdog Millionaire

Places to Visit:

–Gateway of India: A monument in Colaba near the famos Taj Mahal Hotel. The monument was made for the Queen of England when the British ruled India.
–  Marine Drive: A road that face the harbour and its called the queens necklace. Its very preaty at  night, there are alot of hotels and restaurants along it. And the End of Marine Drive is called Nariman point.

Restaurants:

– Olive (Race course or in bandra) Its continental food and if you are lucky you migh meet a celebrity there. This is specially known for its brunches.

-Aer in the Four Seasons Hotel in worli. Its a Restaurant/ Lounge in the highest floor of the Hotel. It cater to the elite. (yet with the dollar exchange rate it becomes accesible)

-Khyber: Its located in Kala ghoda  “Black Horse”. Its authentic North Indian Cuisine better known as Punjabi food.

– And for Desert: —Theobroma. Its a bakery in Coalaba known for its brownies and other deserts.

The Night Life

– Prive: Eclusive club that sometimes only caters for members only.  Located in Coalaba next door to another resto/bar Tetsuma Chinese food.

Location: South Beach Miami, FL. USA

Movie Inspired by: Transporter 2

Jason Statham one more time cativates is audience in Transpoerter 2. His adventure is set in the adventourouse miami Beach where adrenaline rush, wildness and fun are always around for any traveler.

Places to Go

–Nikki Beach, Ocean Drive,South Beach : 
      Top lounge club
–Lincon Rd, South Beach:
      The best shopping and outstanding  atmosphere cafe.
– Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Miami:

 

 

Location:Deli, India
Movie Inspired by: Fanaa

Places to visit:

Red Fort: Red Fort is one of the most majestic monuments in Delhi. In 1638, when India’s capital shifted from Agra to Delhi a new palace had to be built, thus the red fort. The name Red fort comes from the red sandstone walls that surround it.

Restaurants

–La piazza: Italia cuisine at the Hyatt Regency $$$
Hours: Lunch 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm
Dinner 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm +91 11 6677 1310

– China Kitchen: Chinese Fod at the Hyatt $$$
Hours: Lunch: 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm
Dinner: 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm
+91 11 6677 1334  

–Wasabi: Japanese culinary treasures at the Taj Hotel. $$$
Hours: 12:30 pm — 2:45 pm, 7:00 pm — 11:30 pm
Attire: Formal
–Shalom: Mediterranean cuisine with an outstanding lounge ambiance with hookah. $$
+91-9810048084 

Location: Rome, Italy
Movie Inspired By: Angels and Demons

Places To Visit in Rome where the Movie took place
–Piazza Novona : Home to three fountains: Fountian on the four rivers (Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi), Neptune Fountain (Fontana di Nettuno) & Moor Fountain (Fontana del Moro)
–Piazza del Popolo: contains the beautiful obelisk 23,2m/73ft high originally built in 1300 BC and was taken from the Sun Temple in Heliopolis in 10 BC by the Roman Emperor Augustus.
– St Peter Basilica: Hope to the Catholic Pope Benedict 16th
– The Pantheon: rebuilt in 117-125 AD by Emperor Hadrian. The original rectangular facility was commissioned by Agrippa in 27 BC, which was made of 16 granite columns and a dome structure.

On 1963 , the king of the rock [Elvis Presley] filmed the movie “Fun in Acapulco”. This $1,500,000 romantic comedy captured the hears of many.

Location: Acapulco, Mexico
Movie inspired by: Fun in Acapulco

The movie was filmed in the  Mirador hotel now known as “La Perla” where its the home of the Cliff Divers. The Cliff Divers are a group of locals who jump from 136 feet and plunge into the water that is only 9 1/2 feet deep. They dont only dive but do flips and spins as well. A MUST SEE!!!

Best Places to Dine in Acapulco. recommended by locals
– El Olvido: great cuisine, majestic architecture by the beach.
– Kokaburra: a romantic scenario that takes your breath away
– Zuntra: international cuisine with a rooftop lounge.
Sydrus: lounge and dine in a Lebanese atmosphere.
– Becco: The best stake and a great lounge.

A MUST…. eat fresh fish and fruit! it doesn’t get fresher than that!

This is a post dedicated to Luciana, one of the readers who suggested the movie the Hang over.

Travel Idea: Las Vegas, USA — Sin City
Inspired by: The hangover

“Alan Garner:You probably get this a lot. This isn’t the real Caesar’s Palace is it?
Lisa: What do you mean?
Alan Garner: Did, umm… did Caesar live here?
Lisa: No.
Alan Garner: I didn’t think so.

As my favourite part of the film (above) says Yes, they stayed at the Cesar Palace!!!
Have you ever wondered how much would it cost to stay in the Cesar Palace, in that suite? Well now the Caesar palace has a special Hangover offer for $152/night. click her to check it out

Travel Idea: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Is a paradise beach in Mexico.

Inspired by: The HeartBreak Kid

In the HearthBreak Kid, Lila and Eddie adventure to Cabos for their Honeymoon. The Movies shows  Esperanza Cabos Resort. Esperanza Cabos Resort is an Auberge Resort that costs $600 per night.

Don’t feel discouraged, there are other more affordable resorts in the area. Look into the all inclusive resorts.

Up- Angel Falls, Venezuela

Travel Idea: Canaima, Venezuela
Travel to Canaima, Venezuela to see the largest waterfall in the world “Salto del Angel” or Angel Falls in English.
movie inspired by: Up

Fun Facts About Angel Falls:
– The Angel falls is the tallest waterfall in the world falling 3,212 feet (979m) located in the Canaima National Park in Venezuela.
-Angel Fall is 15 times higher than the Niagara falls
– The Angel fall was named after Jimmy Angel , a Northamerican aviator, who dicovered the falls in 1937. Before Jimmy Angel, the natives had named the waterfall Churún Merú.

couples retreat  the movie

Couples Retreat- Bora Bora,Tahiti -French Polynesia

Travel Idea: Bora Bora, Tahiti
Tahiti is located in the South Pacific Islands of the French Polynesia. Bora Bora is known  as “The Romantic Island, if you are looking for a good place honeymoons or a lovers escape. Bora Bora is your place!!!
Movie inspired by: Couples Retreat