Do you like travel and films? Perfect!
We have exactly what you need: a travel guide inspired by the films nominated for the Oscars 2017!
This guide includes a useful map so you can easily know where these places are located
and hopefully we'll inspire you to travel with some ideas for your next getaway.

Get inspired by the films nominated for the Oscars 2017

We'll take you into a journey around the world to show you the sets where the most important films of the Oscars 2017 have been recorded!

La la land

About the movie

LA LA LAND is a musical comedy directed by Damien Chazelle, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. Both meet in Los Angeles and try to make their professional dreams come true. The spectacular dance and vocal interludes are able to attract viewers that don't even have a special passion for musicals - and that's one of the reasons why LA LA LAND beat a record by having 14 Oscar nominations!

Travel Destination: Los Angeles

'La La Land' is a nickname for Los Angeles. The Hollywood metropolis is a great destination for film and cinema enthusiasts because there's always something for everyone such as the Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, Venice Beach and Santa Monita, Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood.

  • State Route 115 and 110
  • Griffith Observatory
  • Hermosa Beach Pier
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Manchester by the sea

About the movie

The drama film Manchester by the Sea was directed by Kenneth Lonergan and got nominated for a total of 6 Oscars. The film tells the story of Lee Chandler who returns to his home town - Manchester by the Sea - after the death of his brother and learns that he's now the guardian of his nephew. Casey Affleck already won the Golden Globe Award for the lead role.

Travel Destination: Cape Ann, Massachusetts

Cape Ann is a landmark located in the Atlantic Coast in Massachusetts, about 18 miles northeast of Boston and Manchester by the Sea was filmed at various locations in this region. Cape Ann is famous for its picturesque fishing villages, resorts and various artist colonies. During the Autumn you can admire a new scenery thanks to the arrival of the Indian Summer that makes Massachusetts much more colorful.

  • Manchester-by-the-sea
  • Beverly
  • Lynn
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Moonlight

About the movie

A young African-American lives with his drug addict mother and tries to find his place and identity as he grows up in a difficult neighbourhood of Miami. Moonlight by Barry Jenkins follows his sensitive story from the end of childhood to adulthood. The film is nominated for 8 Oscars!

Travel Destination: Miami, Florida

Miami has become the perfect destination to enjoy the beach all year round in the United States thanks to the miles of white sand and an exciting nightlife. The city also offers an array of charming corners that represent its cosmopolitan identity through restaurants, art galleries and historic buildings.

  • Liberty City
  • Little Havana
  • Wynwood
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Jackie

About the movie

In the drama film Jackie, Natalie Portman acts as Jacqueline Kennedy and passes through the four devastating days following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The film is nominated for 3 Oscars.

Travel Destination: Washington, D.C.

The capital of the United States is a bustling place that has plenty of emblematic museums and squares. You will plunge directly into the exciting history of the country by arriving in front of the Obelisk of the Washington Monument where you will remember the popular scene of Mars Attacks!

  • National Mall
  • Georgetown
  • Paris
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Arrival

About the movie

Arrival is an America science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve, and based on Ted Chiang's short story entitled 'Story of your Life'. 12 alien spaceships land simultaneously on Earth and Amy Adams leads a team of experts to communicate with them and understand the reason for their presence. Forest Whitaker and Jeremy Renner are also part of the cast. The film is nominated for 8 Oscars.

Travel Destination: Montreal

Montreal, Quebec is located on a large island in the Saint Lawrence River and is the second largest city in Canada. Montreal is a warm city with an exciting nightlife, cultural diversity and a unique culinary scene.

  • Place des Arts
  • Université de Montréal
  • Bas-Saint-Laurent
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Rogue One: A star wars story

About the movie

Rogue One by Gareth Edwards follows the story of rebels from Star Wars universe, including the heroes played by Felicity Jones and Diego Luna. Their journey to save the galaxy as they know it leads them through various planets with amazing landscapes. Some of the scenes were shot in dream destinations such as the Maldives, Iceland or Jordan.

Travel Destination: Around the world!

The film producers have obviously picked extraordinary places of our planet Earth to represent the extraterrestrial landscapes of the Star Wars galaxy. Here are a few!

  • Wadi Rum, Jordan
  • Gan, Maldives
  • Vík, Iceland
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Fantastic beasts
(and where to find them)

About the movie

Fantastic Animals is a spin-off of the Harry Potter film series and tells the adventures of the magical creator Norbert Dragonneau (Eddie Redmayne) visiting New York in 1926. He finds himself in a tense situation in which the Magic Congress tries to maintain the balance between sorcerers and muggles. A film by David Yates.

Travel-Destination: New York

Most of the film was shot in England and what we see in the screen is a Big Apple that was rebuilt. Discover some of the places that inspired the creators of the film!

  • Woolworth Building
  • Tenement Museum
  • Central Park
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Moana

About the movie

Moana transports you to the heavenly landscapes of Polynesia by following the adventures of this girl through the Pacific islands. It was nominated in the category of Best Animated Film.

Travel Destination: French Polynesia

A turquoise ocean water, palm trees and a radiant sun: who does't want to escape to the end of the world when watching Moana? Here are some destinations inspired by the movie!

  • Tahiti
  • Hawaii
  • Samoa
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Where's the action?

Now it’s time to grab the map and create your own route related to the films!