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In the years before 24-hour study sessions and countless job interviews, it was much easier to believe we could go anywhere and do anything: take a gondola ride in Venice, visit the Sidney Opera House in Australia, or fall in the love at the Louvre. Sometimes, it’s easy to lose sight of those plans battling a student budget or struggling under a pile of textbooks, but you can still escape! So let’s rewind your daydreams and journey back to some your favorite destination movies from childhood. When you get to the end, choose your trip and go. With Contiki, you’ll get an affordable vacation exclusive to young adults between 18 and 35. You’ll make friends, try new things, and maybe just have the most extraordinary adventure of your life.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
(2001)
England
Maybe we can’t actually catch a train to Hogwarts, but a trip to England can still be magnificently magical. Contiki’s London Explorer tour can be done in 3 days or 5 days. Even if you’re only there for a weekend, you’ll still see a West End musical and go royal on trip to Buckingham Palace. You’ll even have free time to track down Platform 9 ¾ in London.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
(1992)
When Kevin McCallister gets stranded in New York, he dodges the burglars by way of Central Park. His adventures were always a bit scary, but we still wanted to jump right into the scene with him. Whether you’ve been to Manhattan a bunch of times or you’re a New York newbie, Contiki can help you see the city in a whole new way with one of a few tours. If you want the total Kevin McCallister experience, try their 4-day New York, New Year tour. After watching the ball drop in Times Square, you can choose to spend New Years’ Day on an NYC Shopping Tour, NYC Brewery Tour, or even a ‘Gossip Girl’ Tour!
Lilo & Stitch
(2002)
Maybe he’s an alien prisoner on the run from his captors, but we think Stitch got crazy lucky when he crash-landed in Hawaii. From hula lessons to surfing beautiful waves, we all wanted to spend our days with Lilo.
If you’d like the ultimate Hawaiian getaway, Contiki’s Waikiki Explorer is five days of fun. You can try surf lessons in the afternoon and still have plenty of time for nightlife.
The Lizzie McGuire Movie
(2003)
Lizzie and Gordo jet off to Rome for the middle school graduation celebration that we all wished for. In a total Hannah Montana move, Lizzie is recruited to fill in for an Italian popstar who looks just like her, immersing herself in a world of crazy fashion and dedicated fans. Lizzie falls in love with singing partner, Paolo, but audience members fall in love with the city: from her wish at the Trevi Fountain to her rockin’ performance in the Coliseum.
You can have a romantic getaway of your own with a Simply Italy tour. Starting off in Rome, you’ll be lovestruck even before you explore Sorrento, Florence and Venice. And because more than half of the people on Contiki Tours travel on their own, you might even meet a new cutie!
The Luck of the Irish
(2001)
In this Disney Channel Original Movie, Kyle Johnson discovers he’s a half-Leprechaun who has to win his family’s luck back. Of course, the movie convinced us that we were probably from a family of fairies, but you don’t have to be a magical creature to have a legendary vacation. Contiki’s Ireland tour will have you roaming the Emerald Isle, seeing the lush landscape and exploring the culture.
Mulan
(1998)
China
One of our fave movie heroines, Mulan proves that no challenge is too great for a woman with a mission. If you’d like to follow in her footsteps, Contiki’s China Adventure tour will take you to Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, Yangshuo, and Hong Kong. You’ll visit the Ming Tombs and the Great Wall, all while sampling the extraordinary food and culture of this amazing country.
Our Lips Are Sealed
(2000)
In the FBI Witness Protection Program, Mary-Kate and Ashley are transplanted to Australia with their family to avoid being caught by criminals. While they’re dodging the baddies who follow them, they’re trying to fit in at a new school, find love on the beach, and take their first bite of Vegemite.
If you’d like an Australian excursion, Contiki’s Beaches and Reefs with Sailing tour is a magical way to do it. You’ll start in Sidney and end in Cairns, with plenty of surfing, boat trips, and even whale watching in between. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, you can even opt to go sea kayaking or skydiving!
Passport to Paris
(1999)
Okay, so we couldn’t resist including another Mary-Kate and Ashley flick (after all, who didn’t want to travel the world with them?). When the girls visit Paris, you know you’re in for cute boys and Eiffel Tower glamour shots. Luckily, we don’t need a French Grandfather to tour the city like the twins.
Even if you only have a few days, Contiki fits your schedule. Try their 4-day Christmas in Paris tour over winter break. You’ll still see the classic sites (Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral), but you’ll also get a few bonus excursions: a visit to a French perfumery, for example, and a River Seine cruise.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
(2005)
When four friends have to split up for the summer, a magical pair of jeans keeps them connected. The girls’ adventures had plenty of eye candy: cute guys, sure, but also some seriously stunning scenery. From Bridget’s stellar soccer camp in Mexico to Lena’s gorgeous getaway in Greece, we were planning vacations in our head before the credits rolled.
If you dream of lounging on the beach and spending long days seaside like Lena, Contiki’s Greek Island Hopping tour will take you through Mykonos, Santorini and Ios in 14 days.
If you’d rather go south of the border, try their Mexican Fiesta tour. Not only do you get 9 days to visit the country’s famous cities, including Acapulco and Mexico City, but you’ll also be offered a bunch of cool optionals. Whether you choose to go ATV riding on the beach or swim with the dolphins in Ixtapa, it’ll be nine days you’ll never forget.
Are you ready to star in your own adventure? For more info on Contiki Tours, visit Contiki.com or call 1-866-266-8454.
Photo Credits:
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants