Luxury holidays in iconic filming destinations

Film and television sets have always been hugely inspiring for holidays.

Long before the birth of the internet, wanderlust was stirred in cinema audiences and TV viewers; who saw new and exciting places around the world come alive for the first time on their screens.

Today visiting those destinations we see in our favourite series and blockbuster films is within easy reach. So we thought we’d put together a few of the Travel Seen team’s favourite, iconic filming destinations to inspire your next luxury holiday:

Tennessee

From Walk The Line to Nashville, the southern state of Tennessee is awash with filming locations. In what would have been Elvis’ 90^th year, there’s also plenty going on in 2025 if you’re looking for another excuse to visit the region. Baz Luhrmann’s ELVIS movie was actually filmed on the Gold Coast of Australia! But there are numerous real-life locations in Memphis you can visit to see where the icon grew up and began his famous music career.

Jamaica

Of the many movies and television shows that have used the Caribbean island as their set, the most famous to come out of Jamaica is surely James Bond.

It was on this easygoing island that Ian Fleming retired after the war and set up home to write his spy series.

Much of 2021’s No Time To Die was filmed on the island, and super fans of 007 shouldn’t miss a visit to Dunns River Falls of Ursula Andress and Sean Connery fame.

Morocco

The dreamy backdrop of Morocco with its bustling markets, quiet deserts and rocky mountains have been used extensively as locations in film and TV.

Most famous are probably Game of Thrones, The Mummy, Mission Impossible – Rogue Nation, and Sex and The City 2.

Somewhat ironically, one of the world’s most famous cinematic productions of all time, Casablanca, wasn’t actually filmed in its namesake in Morocco at all; but on set at a Californian studio!

Croatia

From Captain America to Robin Hood, Star Wars: The Last Jedi to Game of Thrones; beautiful Croatia is often chosen by production teams for its wealth of diverse landscapes in a small area.

For a Dubrovnik stay that’s a luxurious base for exploring this epic city and its coastline, ask your Travel Seen expert for a tailormade quote with Adriatic Luxury Hotels collection. Hotel Dubrovnik Palace is a great spot close to the city, or for oodles of 5-star amenities within walking distance of the city walls try the Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik.

Rome

Pretending you’re on the set of an iconic movie is just one of the many reasons to book a 5-star stay in Rome. From the Trevi Fountain in La Dolce Vita; to Castel Sant’Angelo in Roman Holiday; The Spanish Steps in The Talented Mr Ripley; to Piazza Navona in Eat, Pray Love; there are famous film sets scattered across this great city.

Add some celebrity-level luxury with a stay at Rocco Forte Hotel de Russie.

Have another iconic filming destination in mind for your next holiday? Speak to our team on 0333 305 9912 for inspiring hotels, the best flights and huge savings on your luxury travels.