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TRAINS AND BOATS AND PLANES East is east and west is west and all points in between are now easily accessible by today's travellers with more and more people being influenced in their choice of destination by the stunning locations in films and on TV. One of the top destinations for holiday makers is said to be New Zealand which tourist industry has benefited from 3 years free marketing via the "Lord of the Rings" movies. Other popular locations include the stunning Amalfi Coastline as seen in the film "A Good Woman" starring Scarlett Johansson who was also in the film "Lost in Translation" set in Tokyo, Japan. The ancient city of Kyoto was the location for the film "Memoirs of a Geisha". In total contrast is the open range of Wyoming, Texas which formed the backdrop in the film "Brokeback Mountain". Other films to influence summer holiday destinations are the "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" starring Johnny Depp, Keira Knightly and Orlando Bloom and the big screen version of "Miami Vice" with Colin Farrell and Jamie Fox taking on the roles of Crockett & Tubbs which were played by Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the original 80s TV series. The cult TV drama "Lost" is set to boost visitors to Hawaii. Music lovers can choose from an array of epic road trips and guided tours or once in a lifetime trips marking anniversaries of the late and the great including Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly. The Greek Island of Skopelos has been in the spotlight since it was featured in the film of Mamma Mia!, the hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, which was shot there last year. Skopelos is the biggest island of the Northern Sporades archipelago. An A-list cast, including Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth, was based on the island for six weeks. Long Haul, Short Haul, long stay, short stay, mini breaks, weekend breaks, theatre breaks, dream holidays, adventure holidays and fly/drive road trips, cruises, fly-cruises and safari. The choice is yours and the Focus Travel Shop, we hope, will point you in the right direction. We are associated with many well known national companies who offer safe and secure online booking services for United Kingdom, Europe and International Travel. Scroll down for Ferry, Flight, Rail and Coach Information, Seasonal Breaks, Accommodation, Travel Insurance, Car Hire & other essential travel items & accessories. Check out the the Focus Travel Shop on a regular basis for the latest money-saving offers and promotions.) We have also included some useful information links. Check out Thomson Late Deals and Virgin Holiday Hot Deals, you can even win a family ski holiday. with the AA. Scroll down to check the ever-changing banners for more fantastic United Kingdom, Europe and world-wide travel options. News - Foreign & Commonwealth Office