There’s nothing like watching a movie that inspires you to travel the world. Whether you’re looking for adventure, peace of mind or relaxation, check out a few films to get you excited about booking your next flight.
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The Bucket List — Starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson –Two terminally ill men, who seemingly have nothing in common, escape from a cancer ward to check off items on their bucket list and explore the world. While riding motorcycles over the Great Wall of China, exploring the Great Pyramids of Egypt and strolling around the French Riviera, not only do they become unlikely friends, they take over parts of the world, many of us dream about.
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Think like a Man Too —Inspired by Steve Harvey’s book–”Think Like Man.” The star- studded cast (Michael Ealy, Gabriel Union, Meagan Good, Dennis Haybsert, Taraji Henson, Jennifer Lewis and more) venture to sin city Las Vegas to attend a friends wedding. From partying in an over the top penthouse at one of Las Vegas ritzy hotels, dancing on the bars with friends and connecting with crazy characters you run into while strolling down the strip, this film definitely makes you want to get out and have fun.
The Italian Job featuring Mos Def and Mark Wahlberg–An adventure and comedy set in Venice, Italy. A team of thieves travel to Venice, Italy and pull off an epic heist using Venice canals and waterways. After being betrayed and left for dead in Italy, the team plan an elaborate gold heist against their former ally. While watching the adventurous plot unfold you ‘ll take in the sights of St. Mark’s Square, the Aps and the Australian border.
Couples Retreat– A comedy featuring Faizon Love and Tasha Smith is centered around four couples who settle into the exotic St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, French Polynesia, for a vacation. According to IMDb, while one of the couples is there to work on the marriage, the others fail to realize that participation in the resort’s therapy sessions is not optional.
Eat. Pray. Love–Featuring Viola Davis and Julia Roberts is a film about a woman who after a divorce takes a year long
sabbatical from her job to travel the world rediscover and reconnect with her true inner self. After stepping outside of her comfort zone, she experiences the spices and flavors in Italy; the power of prayer in India, and, finally and unexpectedly, the inner peace and balance of love in Bali.Has a movie every inspired you to step outside of your comfort zone and travel the world? If so, name the movie and location in the comments below.