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ââFive More Minutesâ is a movie about hope and faith in the face of loss and grief,â said Nikki DeLoach, who stars in the Hallmark movie inspired by Scotty McCreeryâs hit song of the same name. âI lost my dad three months ago, so while this movie was emotionally hard for me, it was very healing and a way to honor my dad.”
“The first trip I can remember taking was to Carolina Beach,” says “Claws” star, Jenn Lyon. “My Me-Maw had a little three-room beach shack and we crammed six adults and five kids into it. We played on the beach, washed off with the garden hose and my Me-Maw took me secretly with her to play Bingo in smoky parlors. I loved all of it.”
“Each language has its own advantages,” says Dino Lingo founder Serdar Acar. “I realized that being able to communicate in (more) languages opened new doors and opportunities for me. But when it comes to traveling, I think English speakers are a bit luckier, because you can find an English-speaking person most of the time, especially if you stick to the tourist routes. That is why most people in other countries learn English.”
“I didnât make it to Perth, but I went all over Australia,” says actress Carla Renata. “I was working over there long enough that I could take vacations. If I could figure out a way to make a living there, I would move there. The food is to die for. Everything is fresh and prepared spectacularly and the people are really loving and warm. The theater and arts scene is wonderful.”
There are many lifestyle shows about travel, but Darley Newman has tapped into a unique niche. The host, writer and producer of the Emmy Award-winning PBS series âEquitrekking,â has combined her love of exploring with her passion for horses.
Versatile actor David Crossâ plan for world domination is simple: recruit fans at a young age so that heâll have a steady stream of residuals. Heâs kidding, sort of. The star and creator of IFCâs âThe Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret,â Cross also has a young fan base, thanks to his movie roles in âMegamind,â âKung Fu Pandaâ and the âAlvin and the Chipmunkâ franchise. Cross, 47, is also known for his work on the TV series âArrested Development.â Engaged to actress Amber Tamblyn, Cross is an avid traveler whose bucket list includes visiting places such as Moscow, Warsaw and Lisbon.
Born in England, Sir Alan Parker knows a thing or two about traveling. The acclaimed director of âEvita,â âAngelaâs Ashesâ and âMississippi Burningâ has vacationed around the world. But ask the 65-year-old icon what his most memorable trip was and heâll answer, âTurkey.â That is where the director filmed part of his controversial film âMidnight Express.â The Blu-ray version of the classic movie is now available (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment) and includes some of Parkerâs personal observations and photographs from the filming.
Rebecca Minkoff, whose line of handbags is a favorite with A-list celebrities, says though she enjoys a nice hotel with a luxurious spa, itâs also fun to ârough it a bit and carry everything you need on your back.â Though she could easily create a chic knapsack for herself, Minkoff says her practical side uses her Samsonite backpack, which she admits should work well for her for a few more trips.
Juliette Lewis has a reputation for being somewhat of a wild child. But the 36-year-old actress-singer says she is mellower that people would think. âI would rather be on the road with my band or traveling than out partying,â says Lewis. The actress, who co-stars with Drew Barrymore in âWhip It!â and stars opposite Jennifer Aniston in next yearâs âThe Baster,â opens for the Pretenders on a U.S. tour kicking off on Aug. 5 (www.myspace.com/juliettelewis). Her new album âTerra Incognitaâ will be in stores on Sept. 9.