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Thursday, June 21, 2012 'Brave' Highlights Scotland's Beauty The landscape in which "Brave," Pixar's latest film, unfolds is not merely a dream conjured by the studio's talented animators, but a lovingly recreation of a singular landscape. In fact, Pixar sent two teams to Scotland starting in 2006 to explore the country's castles, glens, forests and coastline. Many aspects of "Brave" ultimately came out of those trips. The will o' the wisps that the film's heroine, Merida, finds awe-inspiring, come from a combination of Scottish legend and strange physical phenomenon. The film's producer, Katherine Sarafian, explained to The Huffington Post that "there is also bog gas in the region that disappears as you get closer." Movie magic was born of swamp vampor. PHOTOS: The World's Best Historic Homes WATCH: Rough Landing Bends Plane's Fuselage Summer Solstice Celebration At Soggy Stonehenge Woman Becomes Unresponsive On Flight, Later Dies BLOG POSTS JustLuxe: Luxury In The Yachting Capital Of The World Factor in 3,000 hours of sun annually, and it's obvious why this South Florida town would be the ultimate Stateside haven for a boat-up luxury. Oyster: The Best Road Trips From New York City (PHOTOS) Home to about 8 million folks -- and tons of our readers -- the Big Apple is a behemoth destination to explore itself. But should you be longing to escape the crowded streets, know you're in similar company: New York's residents seemingly flock out town every Friday. Fathom: Sailing Through The South Seas Off Indonesia (PHOTOS) When we rolled up on a tiny island, she started talking to fishermen and, next thing I knew, they were climbing palm trees to collect coconuts. Karen Schaler: Anguilla's Nearly Perfect Beaches (VIDEO) Anguilla's beaches are among the best in the world. Room 77: A Hotel Guests' Bill Of Rights To us, there's nothing that induces relaxation quite like checking into a luxurious hotel: no cooking or cleaning required, and you can enjoy an array of amenities. But no matter how great a hotel is, there are a few things that can quickly sour your stay. That's why we created the Hotel Guests' Bill of Rights.

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