If you want to know where next year’s most in-demand travel destination, just look at the next few month’s releases of movies and TV shows.
The “set-jetting” trend—travelers seeking out destinations they’ve seen in movies and shows—seems to be having a bit of a moment, and tourism boards are scrambling to make the most of it. The Croatian island of Vis eagerly anticipated the so-called “Mamma Mia effect”; Game of Thrones has irrevocably changed tourism in the ancient Croatian city of Dubrovnik and Northern Ireland; and with the recent release of Crazy Rich Asians, the Singapore tourism board ramped up its efforts to lure set-jetters eager to experience the lavish lifestyle depicted in the film.
To understand this trend better LuxuryTravelDocs decided to enjoy a
GAME OF THRONES, GIANT'S CAUSEWAY & BELFAST CITY TOUR in Northern Ireland and we booked it with
IrishTourtickets.com. Our guide was Brian English, who we recommend without reservation. Brian is authentic and demonstrates an unparalleled enthusiasm to share his home, Irish history and mythology, and of course Game of Thrones experiences with you.
To hear from Brian and see photos of our visit watch the video below...
Scheduling the tour was easy online only a few days before our arrival. Maria Braun answered our questions promptly and thoroughly over the email without delay! What a pleasure when traveling internationally with limited WiFi and cellphone coverage. Tickets were able to be purchased ahead via credit card and electronic vouchers were issued to show the guide on departure. We were arriving to the cruise terminal in Belfast and pickup was punctual and on time! Don't you hate when you have scheduled a tour and delays occur and you feel you have missed something? We toured with around 20 persons total which was an excellent size and in retrospect, increased the enthusiasm. The day was nearly 10 hours which flew by and went at a steady pace throughout the day. Brian was full of stories to enthrall everyone from those who have never watched Game of Thrones (are there really any?) to the most avid fan. Lunch was not included but we stopped at a great location with many options for lunch on our own. Plenty of time for eating, whiskey or shopping was allowed. Non-GOT activities during the day included visiting the Giant's Causeway for about 1.5 hours which allowed us to stretch our legs and get in some exercise, and then a tour of Belfast City which has a rich and intense history. Brian had a long personal history within Belfast and his first hand knowledge of the turmoil and improved relationships within the city was amazing to hear!
LTD recommends
Irishtourtickets.com and Brian English without hesitation! To be complete, our only recommendation would be to use a bus with video monitors and play clips of the relevant episodes while onboard if possible. This would make an outstanding tour even more outstanding!!
For more detailed recommendations about visiting more of Ireland, check out our guide to visiting Ireland!
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