A trip to the cinema is pure escapism, with special effects and epic locations transporting us to many other worlds. Some scenes are so impactful, they even inspire viewers to visit locations, giving rise to a tourism trend coined ‘set-jetting’.

So which films and TV are likely to shape our travel plans in 2019?

According to flight booking engine Kiwi.com, these visual narratives are likely to put particular destinations on the map.

Tucked snugly between Switzerland and Austria in the foothills of the Alps, this minute but fiercely proud nation is packed to the brim with picturesque villages, soaring mountaintops, and turreted castles straight out of a gothic fairy tale.

If you haven’t got the photos to prove it, have you even really been?

Travel photography has moved on apace in recent times. Gone are the days of the sit-down ‘holiday picture viewing’, when families gathered unwillingly in darkened rooms to sit through slide shows of granny’s trip to Blackpool.

Far from boring structures, these are some of the most exciting examples of architecture...

Far from being just a means to get from A to B, bridges have long been an opportunity for architects to really go wild and experiment.

Sure, you know the Golden Gate and are familiar with Tower Bridge, but what about the feats of engineering that you might not have heard of?

Even if you never knew you were a bridge fan, you soon will be after taking a look at some of these incredible structures from all over the world.

There are two types of museum worth visiting: Those filled with curiosities, and those that are a curiosity themselves.

It is perhaps with this in mind that British pub chain JD Wetherspoon is opening a museum in Wolverhampton, as part of a £7 million development project that will also spawn a 70-room hotel.

When snow starts to fall, it’s tempting to stoke up a fire – but for a true winter experience, sometimes there’s nothing better than embracing the cold. For centuries, Inuit communities lived in houses built of snow, which – surprisingly – kept them warm.

Reviving the romance of sleeping in structures made of ice, several hotels now offer guests an opportunity to book into igloos for the night.

Whether you want the authentic experience or a modern-day glass interpretation, these are the coolest ones to choose…