Travel Like Your Favorite Comfort TV Characters

Have you ever felt connected to an on-screen TV character? Ever wanted to travel like them and live a similar lifestyle?

Beloved characters from iconic shows like Friends, Sex and The City, How I Met Your Mother, Gilmore Girls and Modern Family have expanded beyond the screen and become comfort characters for all types of viewers.

Expedia reported 81 percent of Gen Z and Millennial travelers plan trips inspired by what they watch on screen. From a fossil-hunting trip Ross Geller would have loved to multigen Orlando travels the whole Dunphy/Pritchett family would have taken, these experiences go beyond the show’s film sites, reflecting destinations based off the character’s personalities, passions and travel lifestyles.

Ross Geller (Friends)

No character obsessed over dinosaurs like Ross Geller, making Mongolia’s Gobi Desert the perfect excursion for travelers like him. Explore Flaming Cliffs, gain exclusive access to the Institute of Paleontology and Geology, and discover one of the world’s richest fossil landscapes, all while enjoying a stay at Three Camel Lodge.

Samantha Jones (Sex and the City)

Luxurious, sophisticated and glamourous — all characteristics Samantha Jones would look for in her next getaway. Ayan Zalaat Hotel & Spa in Ulaanbaatar recently opened and is stepping up the game with its personalized hospitality, rejuvenating spa experiences and upscale design.

Robin Scherbatsky (How I Met Your Mother)

Always one to beat to her own drum, Robin Scherbatsky is the type to take the road less traveled. Follow Robin to Songtsam Lodge Cizhong in Yunnan Province, China, where high-altitude vineyards, Tibetan traditions and picturesque mountain scenery come together for a one-of-a-kind tasting experience.

Lorelai Gilmore (Gilmore Girls)

No one quite appreciates the charm of a small New England town like Lorelai Gilmore. If you do, Burlington, Vermont, is just the place to channel your inner Lorelai. With lakefront views, walkable downtown, year-round community events and locally owned cafés, Burlington makes you feel right in Stars Hollow. Stay at The Harborvale to fully embrace a warm welcome, similar to Lorelai’s Dragonfly Inn.

The Dunphy/Pritchett Family (Modern Family)

If you know the Dunphy/Pritchett Family, you know they like to travel in large groups. If this sounds like you and your family, Evermore Orlando Resort offers spacious vacation homes for up to 32 guests, making it easy for the entire group to stay together while everyone enjoys their own version of a getaway. Fun in the sun ranges from watersports and private beaches to waterfront dining and cabanas, offering a bit of everything for all family members.