Movies have been transporting people to faraway lands since the 1890s. But there\u2019s something cooler than exploring a destination via the silver screen\u2014any guesses? If you said \u201cActually going there,\u201d you nailed it. Skip the popcorn the next time it\u2019s your turn to plan date night, and opt for one of these romantic getaways with your snuggle monkey instead. Whether you\u2019re film buffs or just trying to recreate your favorite iconic couple\u2019s kiss, these 10 movie filming locations will do just the trick:<\/p>\n

Lord of the Rings: New Zealand<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve taken to calling your special someone \u201cHobbit toes\u201d (for obvious reasons). There\u2019s no better place to profess your love for those furry footsie wootsies than in the country that brought Middle Earth to life: New Zealand. Peter Jackson\u2019s crew filmed at more than 150 locations in the land of the Kiwis, and most of them are easily accessible. In the town of Matamata, you can take a guided tour of Hobbiton, and learn more about the construction of the Shire. Or make the trek to Tongariro National Park and follow in the footsteps of Sam and Frodo; the park was the site of Mordor and Mount Doom. If you\u2019re planning on proposing during your stay, perhaps wait until you\u2019re far away from where Gollum could find you. He\u2019s got an eye for rings.<\/p>\n

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The Notebook: Charleston, South Carolina<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Chances are, you\u2019re still miffed about finding Ryan Gosling\u2019s face on your partner\u2019s desktop background, but let bygones be bygones and plan a trip to Charleston to show that you\u2019re totes over it. Walk to King Street to recreate the scene where Allie and Noah lie in the road holding hands\u2014sure, it\u2019s cheesy, but sometimes you have to embrace the emotional lactose. Paddle a rowboat through the lake in Cypress Gardens, or head out to Wadmalaw Island and snap a photo of \u201cNoah\u2019s home.\u201d The estate is called Martins Point Plantation, and is the residence that Noah put blood, sweat, and tears into during the film. Although you probably won\u2019t run into shirtless Ryan Gosling, you can recreate your own \u201cNotebook\u201d kiss. The locals won\u2019t be offended, because it happens all the time there.<\/p>\n

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Pirates of the Caribbean: St. Vincent and the Grenadines<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Find out where all the rum\u2019s gone and book two tickets to the Caribbean. Reserve your stay on St. Vincent and the Grenadines and you\u2019ll have access to pristine rainforests, untouched white-sand beaches, and a handful of smaller cays at your disposal. Although the swashbuckling film series was filmed all over the Caribbean, St. Vincent is home to the fictional Port Royal featured in \u201cThe Curse of the Black Pearl.\u201d You\u2019ll find the familiar backdrop in the stunning scenery of Wallilabou Bay. Don\u2019t forget to pack your sweetheart a barely there swimsuit–you have our word that your frisky hijinks won\u2019t get you sent to Davey Jones\u2019 locker.<\/p>\n

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Mamma Mia: Skopelos, Greece<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Do the musical stylings of ABBA put you in the mood? Bring your Angel Eyes to Skopelos, Greece, and frolic to Swedish tuneage as you splash through aquamarine waters. Even if your boo\u2019s not familiar with the super group, the sun and sand of Skopelos will turn even the most humdrum honey into a dancing queen. Even though the island played host to the singing and dancing superiority of Meryl Streep, the locals don\u2019t get too hyped over the film and there aren\u2019t many souvenirs available on the island. Instead of buying your love an ABBA-themed trinket, just spend quality time on Kastani Beach. Part of the film was shot here, so snap a pic, and place it in your tackiest frame featuring the Swedish sensation when you get back home.<\/p>\n

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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty: Iceland<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

This romcom starring Ben Stiller stole hearts with its storyline of a daydreamer on a mission through Icelandic landscapes. Bundle up with your cuddle buddy and fly to Iceland to explore the frozen fjords. While Walter spent the majority of his life dreaming of epic backdrops, you can turn your wanderlust into a reality. While in town, stop by the small village of Gar\u00f0ur to see where Walter jumped into the great Atlantic, or navigate your way to Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur to check out Mount Strandartindur, where Stiller skateboarded toward his destiny. When the sun begins to go down, pop into a local pub with your partner and toast to a day on the town with a frosty Viking beer.<\/p>\n

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Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: Siem Reap, Cambodia<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Be sure to leave your fake holsters at home, adventurous couples, because you\u2019re headed to holy grounds. Pick up Angelina Jolie\u2019s famed hunt for the Triangle of Light in the Cambodian province of Siem Reap. Jolie\u2019s signature pouty lips and gun-wielding ways have led Ta Prohm to be one of Angkor\u2019s most well-known temples. Even though you won\u2019t be fighting off bad guys, you\u2019ll still get a rush of adrenaline kissing underneath massive trees and exploring the 12^{th<\/sup>-century house of worship.<\/p>\n}

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Romeo and Juliet: Mexico City, Mexico<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Long before Leonardo DiCaprio\u2019s fate as an Oscar-less modelizer was sealed, he starred in a tale as old as time. Baz Luhrmann\u2019s rendition of \u201cRomeo and Juliet\u201d plastered Leo\u2019s baby face across the silver screen, and led the actor to romp around Mexico at age 22. It is in Mexico City that Shakespeare\u2019s words are brought to life, albeit in a more urban setting than Willy Shakes may have intended. Head south of the border with your star-crossed lover to tour Chapultepec Castle, and place yourself at the imaginary home of the Capulets. If the two of you get into a tiff about which restaurant offers the best pambazos, take comfort in the fact that it could be worse. Your families could be locked in an epic feud and your pambazo could be laced with poison.<\/p>\n

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Roman Holiday: Rome, Italy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For a classy couple\u2019s getaway, pay tribute to Audrey Hepburn in Roma. \u201cRoman Holiday\u201d saw Gregory Peck and Ms. Hepburn lounging on the Spanish Steps while enjoying gelato. Recreate this glamorous moment in Hollywood history or steal from another cinematic masterpiece by sharing a single strand of spaghetti and letting your noses touch in the middle. Whether your style is old Hollywood or you\u2019re trying to teach an old dog some new tricks, this destination is one you\u2019ll want to revisit over and over.<\/p>\n

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Jurassic World: New Orleans, Louisiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cJurassic World\u201d doesn\u2019t come out until June 12^{th<\/sup>, but you can get a leg up on your dinosaur-loving friends by visiting the scene of the dinotastic crime. The reptilian crew has taken on the creepy task of filming in an abandoned theme park. Since closing in 2005, Six Flags\u00ae New Orleans has been a favorite movie filming location and was also featured in \u201cDawn of the Planet of the Apes.\u201d Although you might get booted out by roaming security guards, you\u2019re safe from velociraptors (thank goodness). You can still get pumped for the adventure by hugging your significant other with your arms retracted, like any respectable T-Rex would do.<\/p>\n}

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Fifty Shades of Grey: Vancouver, British Columbia<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Often referred to those in the film industry as \u201cHollywood North,\u201d Vancouver has long been a hot spot for camera crews. \u201cFifty Shades of Grey\u201d exposed their own (private) hot spots while filming in the Canadian city. The University of British Columbia served as the setting for Ana\u2019s graduation scene, but if you\u2019re not feeling scholarly, take your special someone to Ladner Village Hardware to work out the nuts and bolts of your relationship. Even if you and your honey bunny aren\u2019t into BDSM, you can enjoy a more wholesome time in Canada by picnicking in Stanley Park or visiting the Vancouver Aquarium.<\/p>\n

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Whether you and your special someone chat about dinosaurs more often than is considered reasonable by our society, or you were courted in a way that would make Audrey Hepburn swoon, book your plane ticket today and fly toward love.<\/p>\n

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