Purple Pick: Hobbit Holidays An Unexpected Journey
Discover the dramatic scenery of Middle Earth with a trip to New Zealand, where the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the upcoming Hobbit trilogy were filmed. Although in the books, Middle Earth is a...
View ArticleAt the dive in: poolside outdoor cinemas
We like to keep our finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the travel world, but even we didn’t see this one coming: dive in cinemas. Whether you’re into rom-coms or action flicks, adventure or...
View ArticlePurple 10 film inspired hotel rooms
#1 This could be our personal favourite. The Batman hotel room built to resemble the Bat Cave. Everything is themed from the tv, shower even to a replica of the utterly cool Batmobile. It’s hard to...
View Article8 Reasons to visit Croatia this year
Game of Thrones If you’re still reeling from the Red Wedding, then how about a visit to King’s Landing itself to take your mind off it. Croatia’s beautiful capital Dubrovnik is the location for lots of...
View ArticleTwilight holidays, the weirdest thing ever?
If you’re a twihard, like us, then here are some holidays you might want to to think about. From the rolling hills of Ireland to the breathtaking landscapes of Italy, we’ve got the top trips for...
View ArticleThe Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug or Dragons on a Plane
Air New Zealand, the official airline of Middle-earth is celebrating the release of the new Hobbit film early, with a scary Smaug themed livery for its planes. A Boeing 777-300 has been specially...
View ArticlePurple 10: Amazing Facts About Flying
Huge jumbo jet, tiny runway. Despite all the technology involved, some planes still land in the wrong place. This exact thing happened in November 2013, when a Boeing 747 Dreamlifter landed at a tiny...
View ArticleA night less ordinary: James Bond Hotel Room
We scour the world to find the most amazing hotels fit for a king… a queen… and even James Bond. Find the most amazing hotel rooms in the world in: A Night Less Ordinary. Whether it’s sleeping in a fox...
View ArticleFilm and TV: Incredible Game Of Thrones locations
Excited about Game of Thrones Season 4? Ahead of its premiere on Sky Atlantic on April 6th, we’ve got some pictures of the best filming locations for the new series. For anyone living under a rock, the...
View Article10 unmissable summer festivals with a twist
Lebowski Fest, 11-12th July 2014, Louisville, Kentucky Dedicated to all things Dude, Lebowski Fest’s been running for a whopping 12 years and offers White Russians, unlimited bowling, costume contests...
View ArticlePurple 10: Film Inspired Holidays
Purple Travel Official Blog | Latest Holiday News Whether it’s a sun soaked beach, and American road trip, or Middle Earth, films have the power to inspire, so why not let them. We’ve put together our...
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