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Time for the Oscars for Travel Movies

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Now is the time for all good film buffs to gather around the TV set to see who wins the Oscars for this year. However, we’re all for establishing the Traveler’s Oscar–films that make you want to go there. (Please suggest names for the new award in the comment section below.)

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Judi Dench and Celia Imrie in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Our Film Expert, Jane Boursaw earlier recommended 5 Best Movies of 2012 to Inspire Travel Continue reading Time for the Oscars for Travel Movies →

5 Best Movies of 2012 to Inspire Travel

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Wednesday Matinee

By Jane Boursaw

Destination: India, France, Michigan, Yemen, Alaska

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Judi Dench and Celia Imrie in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

For my monthly column here at A Traveler’s Library, I love scouring the world of cinema for the best movies to inspire travel, whether it’s relaxation or adventure you seek. Here’s a round-up of some of my favorite travel films from 2012: Continue reading 5 Best Movies of 2012 to Inspire Travel →

5 Best Films about England

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England Week

 This week is all about England. Yesterday we talked about a mystery novel based on Shakespeare, today it is movies and Friday we’ll look at a popular T.V. series–all of which lure travelers to England.

FILM INVITATIONS TO VISIT the U.K.

A Guest Post by Traveler’s Bro

Period Costumes at Hampton Court
Period Costumes at Hampton Court

FIVE BEST BRITAIN MOVIES (for architecture, interiors, famous places, historical ambiance)

  • The Queen(2006)
  • Persuasion (1995)
  • Shadowlands (1993)
  • Remains of the Day (1993)
  • Richard III (1995)

RUNNERS UP Continue reading 5 Best Films about England →