Philadelphia Magazine Presents the Great Escapes

Both movies and travel have the power to transport us away from it all, and right now, who doesn’t need to duck out of the day-to-day? So just in time for the Oscars (March 7th!), we’ve taken inspiration from seven film favorites and planned seven fabulous trips — to destinations near and far — to help you sidestep reality. Popcorn optional

Posted on March 2010  
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A Wildlife Trek: If you liked Out of Africa, you’ll love a trip to … Botswana

A Dazzling Diversion: If you liked Breakfast at Tiffany’s, you’ll love a trip to … New York City 

 A Tropical Adventure: If you liked Pirates of the Caribbean, you’ll love a trip to … Virgin Gorda

A Southern Sojourn: If you liked Nashville, you’ll love a trip to … Nashville

A Smart Holiday: If you liked Good Will Hunting, you’ll love a trip to … Boston

A Natural Escape: If you liked A River Runs Through It, you’ll love a trip to … Bedford, PA

A Hop Across The Pond: If you liked Notting Hill, you’ll love a trip to … London

 

Originally published in Philadelphia magazine, March 2010
 
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