Romance Hall of Fame: Top 10 Romantic Travel Movies
Through the magic of movies, viewers can not only vicariously live out romantic fantasies, they can also enjoy a virtual vacation wherever they please. In a Lovetripper poll, readers chose the following flicks as the most romantic cinematic sojourns of all time:
#1Titanic-- Both the splendor and the sorrow of the doomed Whitestar liner are brought back to the surface through a fictionalized love story which continues to resonate with romantics.
#2Somewhere In Time-- In the search for his soul mate, a contemporary playwright (portrayed by Christopher Reeve) finds himself in the presence of the past.
#3P.S. I Love You-- A movie missive to the eternal bond of love.
#4Dirty Dancing-- Romantics still have the time of their lives with each viewing of this coming of age classic.
#5The African Queen-- Two polar opposites are transformed into forces of nature as they find themselves magnetically drawn to each other while the river pulls them toward their destiny.
#6Under The Tuscan Sun-- Like the Italian vineyards brought back to life each year by a caring climate, the movie's heroine experiences an emotional rebirth which warmed the hearts of movie viewers.
#7Sleepless in Seattle-- A sentimental Valentine to the cinematic love stories of Hollywood's golden era.
#8The Holiday-- Emotional Baggage gets left behind when two women take a vacation from their romantic vexation by swap houses.
#9A Room with A View-- A room without a view leads to a new look on life and love for a young English girl.
#10Some Like It Hot-- The silver screen sizzled when two gender-swapping gents on the run ( played by Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon) meet a ukulele-strumming siren (Marilyn Monroe.)
Titanic: #1 in Romance Hall of Fame Romantic Travel Movies Category
Although the waters of the Atlantic have acted as a shroud since the pre-dawn hours of April 15, 1912 for those lost during the maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic, the waves which silenced 1,517 souls still ripple like an echo of the past in the ocean, beckoning to all in the present to keep the memory of the splendor, sadness and sacrifice of that fateful day alive.
Years after its initial release, James Cameron's movie epic brought the heroism and heartbreak of actual events back to the surface with an intimate tale of two fictionalized lovers, whose story continue to touch the hearts of romantics who raised Titanic to the top of Lovetripper's most romantic travel movies of all time list.
Filming Locations
While most of the movie was filmed at Fox Baja Studios, scenes of a mature Rose recalling the past for a crew of treasure seekers searching for the Heart of The Ocean took place aboard the Akademik Mstislav Keldysk, a Russian scientific research vessel. Scenes in the engine room were shot aboard the S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien in San Francisco.
Lovetripper Reader Recommendations
TITANIC-a scattered dream...The movie itself is a timeless masterpiece that captured my heart forever, a real tragedy inspired an incredible movie which is indeed a life lesson.The story majestic ship that took with it so many lives is just heartbreaking.... The plot involves various themes such as tragic and lost love, death,courage and sacrifice, dreams and undying memories of past...to put it briefly, all it takes to keep you glued to the screen throughout the movie. A pair of amazing actors ( Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet) bring to life two young souls, Rose and Jack, whose powerful romance echoes from a distant past. What have I learnt? One should be free to pursue his dreams because you only have one life, you have to live it to the fullest; death ends a relationship, but not love itself, as long as you keep the memories in your heart, love won't fade, but it will keep you warm through dark times.Just like Rose, life can makes us undergo traumatizing experiences, but as long as you're able to get up after the fall, you know you won't be defeated, hope will guide your way. This is the inspirational message of the movie, one of the main reasons why I love it so much. Every detail is unique, I mean Kate and Leo's performances , I'm definitely struck by the their emotions, the haunting soundtrack is so special, I can actually "feel" the pain, the heartache of losing your love or celebrate life, like the cheerful tune at the third class party.The accurate recreation of the Edwardian era , the beautiful costumes, the recreation of the ship are fantastic, they prove without a doubt the hard work that's been invested into making the movie. Thanks to people like Leo, Kate and James Cameron, we all have this film to enjoy -TITANIC is a journey to eternity and also a voyage to the bottom of our own soul, to find there the inner power that makes our hearts go on. I have been into many other fandoms ever since, some came and go, but TITANIC has always remained no.1. Here I would love to quote Cathy from Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights- "the love I have for other fandoms is like the foliage in the woods, time will change it, as winter changes the tress, my love for TITANIC resembles the eternal rocks beneath-a source of little, visible delight, but necessary."-- Manuela
Kate Winslet and Leo DiCaprio had fantastic chemistry, and even though in the movie their characters love affair was short-lived, it oozed infinite romance. Titanic is THE romance movie of the 90's.-- Amber
Just a classic love story.-- Diane
Titanic is one of the most romantic movies I have ever seen. It includes heartbreak,sacrifice,passion for love and life along with hope and truth that even after death love can still go on. In the end all that matters are those you have loved and who have loved you as the ending shows when Rose walks down the stair case to see everyone and meets up with Jack again. She greets him with a smile that proves love doesn't die.-- Dawn
It's a classic! It has everything, the forbidden romance, the jealous "other man", some mystery, suspense. Even knowing the ending doesn't ruin the movie!-- Jennifer
It had everything, the Romeo and Juliet- type romance , the good guys and bad guys, disaster and great effects and the romance... well, what can you say with LEO! Love him.-- Stacey
This was the most successful romantic movie in recent time. Millions of people fell in love with the story.-- Edgar
two strangers are destined to meet unknowingly on the maiden voyage of one of the grandest ocean liners ever built...love is made and then lost forever...-- Deanna
It was a toss up between this one and Dirty Dancing. But this is such a great movie. When it cam out I was in high school so I was completely sucked in by this movie. I could watch it today and probably still cry when Jack dies. This movie has it all and it's really well made.-- Nicole
It tells of how Rose loses her love at sea.-- Kaylon
It is the biggest selling movie of all time, it has laughs, tears and most of all love. it is one of the most romantic movies ever to be made, it has the best director ever - James Cameron.... and to top it all off it stars Leonardo DiCaprio.-- Jade
Somewhere In Time: #2 in Romance Hall of Fame Romantic Travel Movie Category
"Love vanquishes time. To lovers, a moment can be eternity, eternity can be the tick of a clock." -- Mary Parrish
The passage of the years has done little to slow the steady tick of the antiquated pocket watch carried by playwright Richard Collier. Bequeathed by a seeming stranger, its rhythm mirrored the heartbeat of its former owner Elise McKenna, whose own heart would only be whole when her lost love finds a way to turn back the hands of time.
Although Elise McKenna and Richard Collier's love story unfolded at the Hotel Del Coronado in Bid Time Return, the cinematic-style splendor of Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel was chosen to play a pivotal role in the silver screen adaptation of author Richard Matheson's novel.
INSITE
Working as an extra on the film, Jo Addie's love for the contemporary romance classic inspired INSITE (International Network of Somewhere In Time Enthusiasts), which offers quarterly newsletters filled with both reminisces of the movie and the latest news of its stars as well Grand Hotel's annual homage to Richard and Elise's romance. INSITE's founder tells about her connection to the cinematic classic in the following Lovetripper interview.
Lovetripper Reader Recommendations
This movie shows we all have one true love and not even time can separate us.-- Lynn
Somewhere In Time is a romantic time travel movie because it is very emotional and would make a great date movie for couples. The way Christopher Reeve's character Richard, wills himself into the past to romance Jane Seymour's character Elise after falling in love with her portrait convincing himself with a hotel register he was their before is the type of deep love the movies of today do not make enough of.-- Joyce
It's an amazing journey both across time, and a personal transformation as falling in love changes the characters. It's beautiful and timeless.-- Maria
The perfect love story, set in different times but become one in the end!-- Mireille
It was beautiful from start to finish. The era, the island, who wouldn't fall in love with this lovely film. This is a classic love story.-- Sherrell
Like all topics close to my heart, I find it hard to express my feelings for a movie that has meant so much to me over the years. Somewhere in Time proves that true love can defy any obstacle in its path.-- Alice
Like many other people, there have been times when I have felt as though I was born in the wrong era, and maybe I've missed my soul mate because of it. Somewhere In Time lets you dream of the possibility that your love will find you, no matter the distance.-- Laurie
I was one of the lucky few who saw Somewhere In Time during its initial release. The beauty of Richard and Elise's romance tugged on my heartstrings then, just as it does now, almost 30 years later.-- Ruth
I was so moved by Somewhere in Time that I felt compelled to visit Grand Hotel. It's just as breathtaking as in the movie! I'm hoping to one day go back during their Somewhere In Time weekend.-- Katherine
