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Issue 1, 2019
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he best cinematography is transformative. The scenery
it captures in your favorite movie or TV show can create a sense of
adoration or nostalgia. Though the imagination comes to life in front
of the green screen, movie magic is often made in a natural setting
outside
of the studio. Revisiting these incredible panoramas in person
puts you right in the action —
sans
lights and cameras. Here, we
highlight filming locations throughout the world that offer a variety of
fan experiences. Snap that must-have selfie at the location of your
favorite TV scene, or take a tour of iconic movie sites. And these
attractions are all within easy reach of Interval resort areas.
PTERODACTYL’S-EYE VIEW
On an island in the central Pacific, a man-eating-predator film was
born. Kauai, Hawaii’s vibrant jungle sets the stage for the 1993 science
fiction adventure flick
Jurassic Park
. There are several details that
make this movie so special, from the ahead-of-its-time visual effects
to the man-versus-nature theme, and most importantly, dinosaurs!
But the setting is also worth admiring, and the iconic helicopter
scene that depicts the team’s journey to Isla Nublar features the dense
forest and impressive Manawaiopuna Falls of the Hanapepe Valley
as its backdrop.
WHAT TO DO:
Fly the same course with Island Helicopters Kauai,
offering tours from Lihue Airport on the island’s east coast. Spark
those movie memories as you soar over the rugged terrain and
imagine a world of dinosaurs below. Enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime
experience of landing at the base of the 400-foot waterfall nestled
deep within the lush valley, otherwise inaccessible to the public.
While you marvel at the falls, learn about the area’s history and wild-
life from the knowledgeable pilot.
SET IN STONE
On its eighth and final season, HBO’s fantasy
Game of Thrones
has captivated millions of viewers around the world. It’s also a critical
sensation; the series holds the record for the most Emmy wins in a
year for a TV show (2015). No wonder: The show’s cinematography,
among other aspects, is astounding. Less than a one-hour drive from
Barcelona, Spain, is the Castle of Saint Florentina in Canet de Mar.
This 11th-century medieval stronghold played host to the show’s cast
and crew as they filmed key scenes for its sixth season on-site. The
castle serves as Horn Hill, the family home for House Tarly, and is seen
in the season’s sixth episode when Night’s Watch steward Samwell
Tarly arrives with Gilly. Scenes take place in the castle’s courtyard, the
spacious throne hall, and an elegant bedroom.
Doune Castle, in central Scotland’s Stirling district, was featured
in the series as Winterfell, the ancestral home of House Stark. In the
pilot episode, exterior shots are easily recognizable, and the scene
of the great feast held to celebrate King Robert Baratheon’s arrival
includes incredible interior shots.
The castle is no stranger to fame, and has been featured in other
films and TV shows over the years, including the 1975 cult classic
Monty
Python and the Holy Grail
and the Starz original series
Outlander
.
WHAT TO DO:
Explore real-life history and fascinating fictional
worlds at these astonishing fortresses. Audio tours are available at
Doune Castle, and Castle of Saint Florentina offers guided tours
Michal Adamczyk/Deposit Photos; Nick Moore/Alamy Stock Photo
DOUNE CASTLE; STIRLING DISTRICT, SCOTLAND;
GAME OF THRONES