The British-American drama from Starz centers on the historical time travel Outlander novels by Diana Gabaldon. With a near-perfect 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Outlander captivated audiences over three seasons from 2014 until its conclusion late last year. Scottish Highlands – Outlander (Photo: Starz) Complete with an interactive UTrip itinerary for easy navigation, this trip is loaded with pit stops such as Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey (where the characters frequently gather for coffee and gossip) Lovers Point Park in Pacific Grove (a prominent backdrop where visitors can soak up the sun, launch kayaks or play a game of beach volleyball) and of course, cross Big Sur’s Bixby Creek Bridge along Highway 1 (an iconic scene that fans will recognize from the opening credits). Since the show debuted, we’ve noticed a significant increase in travelers expressing interest in visiting our destination, and it’s a trend we believe we will continue to see as Monterey County will once again star in season two.” Bixby Creek Bridge (Photo: Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau)įor those who prefer traveling at their own pace, the tourism board put together a self-guided road trip, highlighting some of the most jaw-dropping destinations featured in the show. Although the book takes place in Australia, the TV adaptation was filmed in Monterey Country, California, and viewers around the world were instantly enchanted by the oceanfront landscapes depicted in the show.Īccording to Rob O’Keefe, Chief Marketing Officer at the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau, “We were thrilled to see Monterey County emerge as one of the leading stars of the show, alongside Hollywood icons like Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon. One of HBO’s biggest hits in recent memory was the seven-episode series Big Little Lies, based on the novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty. Monterey County – Big Little Lies (Photo: HBO) These days, the city has cleaned up its act and transformed from a feared capital of violence and turmoil to one of innovation, recently voted one of the best cities to live in South America.Ĭomplete with a bilingual guide, the tour explores historic stops such as Envigado, La Paz (Escobar’s hometown), the Monaco Building (where he resided in a lavish penthouse), and Los Olivos (the site of his final hideout before his death). Medellín City Tours launched a Pablo Escobar-themed tour through Medellín, the city where Escobar spent years growing up, attending college and eventually forming the notorious Medellín Cartel. According to Daniel Buitrón Jaramillo, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Eco Travel Colombia, “Netflix’s Narcos has definitely put a spotlight on Colombia” and his company has seen a 50% increase in year-over-year growth correlated to traveler interest fueled by the show. Set and filmed in Colombia, the show mainly focuses on the rise and fall of drug kingpin Pablo Escobar and its effect on tourism has not gone unnoticed. The Netflix original series Narcos made headlines after its debut in 2015, and its fourth season is currently in the works. Other available itineraries include Washington State for fans of Twin Peaks, Utah for watchers of Westworld, England and Scotland for The Crown connoisseurs, and Italy for anyone who loved The Young Pope. Their popular Game of Thrones-inspired trip brings adventures from the show to life, such as cycling through Strangford Lough in Northern Ireland (better known as Winterfell) trekking along the intertwined branched archways of Dark Hedges Road (the infamous filming location of Kings Road) exploring County Donegal (which doubled as the Sea of Dorne) navigating Iceland’s Lake Mývatn (home of White Walkers and The Wall) and more iconic places depicted in the series. Tapping into the massive success of GoT, the company recently launched Set Jetting travel itineraries, cleverly divided into two series. Black Tomato is an award-winning travel company specializing in tailor-made experiences for those in search of unique travels. The fictional continents of Westeros and Essos are all too familiar for fans of Game of Thrones, but the actual show has leveraged the stunning natural backdrops of countries like Ireland, Iceland, Morocco and Malta to achieve the aesthetic of these fantasy lands. Ireland and Iceland – Game of Thrones (Photo: HBO)
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