Take a vacation inspired by beloved holiday films to not only see the world, but also to get into the holiday spirit. Visit the locations said to inspire classic films and hotels inspired in their own rights by holiday movies.

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Home Alone at Deer Path Inn

Located outside Chicago, near where Kevin McAllister found himself left alone on Christmas, Deer Path Inn used inspiration from the classic film Home Alone to create the Lost in the Lake Forest Suite Experience. Available exclusively through the inn’s Cornwall Suite, this experience includes bath robes upon arrival for guests to keep, a gift box of specialty treats from the local Sweet’s of Lake Forest, an in-room screening of Home Alone and gift cards for shopping at the Lake Forest Bookstore and other local shops. This festive experience is available until Jan. 2, 2022.

It’s a Wonderful Life at the Finger Lakes

Seneca Falls, New York, the inspiration behind Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life, celebrates the classic film at the It’s a Wonderful Life Museum. With this year marking the movie’s 75^th anniversary, the museum will display photographs and memorabilia from Karolyn Grimes’ collection, the actress who played Zuzu in the film. To have the ultimate It’s a Wonderful Life experience, stay at The Gould Hotel, a century-old hotel just steps from the museum and bridge said to inspire two scenes in the film.

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White Christmas at Club Med Québec

Stay at the new all-inclusive Club Med Québec this winter to have a holiday reminiscent of the holiday film, White Christmas. Surrounded by Le Massif de Charlevoix mountains, the resort overlooks snowcapped pine trees and hills. Such hills mean fun outdoor activities like dog sledding and ice skating. Inside the resort lies a cozy fireplace, nights of live entertainment and calming spa treatments.

A Castle for Christmas at Exclusive Resorts’ Residences at Eden Club

The Eden Club in St Andrews, Scotland, offers guests the chance to stay in the five-person residences located at Pittormie Castle. Travel like the characters from the Netflix holiday film A Castle for Christmas and experience the elegant features of the historic club. From on-site spa treatments to a round of golf, spend the winter season in the heart of Scotland just like the feel-good movie.