Traveling for inspiration has long been a popular activity. It’s a sign of being a true fan when you travel to a specific location mentioned in a book. This travel season, amidst the frustrations of canceled flights and delays, remember that you’re doing it all for the love of the book. Whether it’s pretending to fall in love with an Italian chef in Florence, battling a twisted creature in a haunted castle in Slovenia, or time-traveling into another world, embrace your inner book nerd and let books transport you to new places.
For those seeking a more immersive experience, here are 11 bestsellers that have been inspired by or adapted into films with locations worth visiting. Let’s dive in!
“Red, White & Royal Blue” by Casey McQuiston takes readers on a delightful romantic comedy journey. The Goring Hotel in London, recommended by the esteemed concierge society Les Clefs d’Or, offers the perfect stay for anyone wanting to experience the kind of clandestine affair between a member of the British royal family and the son of a U.S. president depicted in the book. With its proximity to Buckingham Palace and a history of hosting royal guests, The Goring sets the stage for a high-profile hideaway. The book has been a bestseller and is set to be released as a movie on Amazon Prime Video.
“Seven Days in June” by Tia Williams is a swoon-worthy tale of second chances. Set in Brooklyn, New York City, the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge provides a romantic backdrop for the rekindling of love between Eva Mercy, a single mom and bestselling author of erotica novels, and Shane Hall, a reclusive award-winning novelist. They reconnect over the course of seven steamy summer days. The book has been praised by Reese Witherspoon and named one of the best romance novels of 2021. Café con Libros, a well-stocked bookstore, adds to the literary charm of the neighborhood.
If you haven’t heard of “Outlander” by Diana Gabaldon, you’ve been missing out. This popular historical series follows Claire Randall, a nurse from WWII who time-travels back to 18th century Scotland and finds herself torn between her desire to return home and her attraction to a Highlander named Jamie Fraser. While you can’t stay at Midhope Castle, known as Lallybroch to fans, you can immerse yourself in the world of “Outlander” at Dunkeld House Hotel in Dunkeld, Scotland. With its ties to Jacobite soldiers and stunning surroundings, it offers a magical experience. And when you visit Edinburgh, Native Edinburgh hotel puts you within walking distance of locations linked to another well-known book series, “Harry Potter.”
“Tokyo Ever After” by Emiko Jean is a delightful YA novel about Izumi Tanaka, a young Japanese American girl who discovers she’s actually a princess. To experience a taste of Izumi’s journey, the Asakusa Kokono Club Hotel in Tokyo offers a vibrant and young energy, blending American style with Japanese aesthetics. For a more luxurious royal experience, the Aman Tokyo provides stunning views of the Imperial Palace gardens and Mount Fuji.
In Akwaeke Emezi’s “You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty,” Feyi Adekola embarks on a journey of healing and love. While Feyi’s luxurious trip to a tropical island might be out of reach for most, the Hermitage Bay in Antigua and Barbuda offers a similarly secluded and indulgent experience. Surrounded by tropical beauty and with only 30 individual suites, this five-star luxury resort is the perfect escape.
Emily Henry knows how to set the scene in her novels, from the bestselling “People We Meet on Vacation” to the delightful rom-com “Happy Place.” “Happy Place” takes place in a lakeside cottage in a fictional town in Maine. While you can’t visit the exact location, the Towne Cove Camp in Monson, Maine, and the timber-frame homes in Winthrop, Maine, provide a similar lakeside retreat atmosphere.
So, if you’re looking for a truly immersive literary experience, consider visiting these locations that have inspired bestselling books or served as filming locations for their adaptations. Let books transport you to new worlds and let these destinations bring those worlds to life.
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