19th of March, 2010

Boca Raton in the Movies

Posted by Doug in Travel at 3:10 pm

With its strong connection to the ocean, where a long history of travel and exploration precede the contemporary residents, Boca Raton has a kind of unearthly beauty that draws people every year. There is also a pretty substantial resort community here, with some of the finest hotels anywhere. Palm Beach has always enjoyed a splendid reputation among travelers looking for the perfect vacation of fun in the sun, and it continues to evolve in terms of local culture and attractions. Shopping is always a premium here, and there are plenty of ways to spend days and nights enjoying the weather as well as the night life.

It’s impossible to ignore the beauty here, even for one moment, and that’s one of the reasons why Boca Raton shows up in so many films. It’s perhaps a bit ironic that a place once named for the rough rocks that damaged ships, hence the translation of Boca Raton as “mouth of the rat,” is now one of the little slices of heaven on earth. Visitors might have the chance to be or see part of a movie shot here, remembering that this was the setting for the famous Bill Murray and Chevy Chase classic, Caddyshack . They can also go and see some of the original setting for the film while they’re visiting. This movie introduced many new audiences to the thrill of golf, and all the varieties of fun that could be had in a place such as this.

More recently, the deconstruction of Bewitched was made in Boca Raton. This Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell movie was overlooked by critics, but captures some of the splendid natural settings that are offered here. It’s also been a very popular place for television shows as well, and was somewhat immortalized on Seinfeld, as the place where George’s parents visited. It’s reputation as a place in popular culture is pretty solid, then, and travelers will enjoy finding out what the hubbub is all about by seeing it first hand.

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