Twilight Breaking Dawn causes a hotel boom in Rio

A new trend has emerged in travel, thanks to fans wanting to follow in the footsteps of Edward and Bella on their honeymoon.

Twilight Breaking Dawn is released on Friday and the mania of the franchise has seen flight, hotel and holiday searches to the film's honeymoon destination, Rio de Janeiro, increase 29 per cent on lastminute.com.

They have seen a boost in searches to Rio since the beginning of the month as well as an increase of 49 per cent for hotel searches to Stratford, as Twi-hards prepare to stay close by and grab a piece of the action at the premiere location, which is taking place this evening.

Eva Bojtos from lastminute.co.uk comments: "Rio de Janiero is a vibrant, exotic and idealistic destination. With the nickname 'Marvellous city' and with temperatures currently averaging 25 degress, it's no surprise that thousands of Twi-hards may be looking to re-create the Twilight honeymoon."

To give the fans a treat, lastminute.com reveals its tip picks in Brazil's 'marvellous city', Rio de Janeiro:

Rio’s most iconic landmark, Cristo Redento
Located at the peak of the Corcovado Mountain in the Tijuca National Park, this iconic symbol of Christianity and the second largest Art Deco statue in the world overlooks and protects the residents of Rio de Janeiro.
  
Top up your tan on Copacabana Beach
Famed the world over for its 4km white sandy beaches, clear blue sea and surf reefs, Copacabana Beach is located in the southern zone of Rio de Janeiro and renowned for being the liveliest beach in Brazil. This is a must visit hot spot for visitors looking to immerse themselves in the Brazilian way of life.
 
Head to Pão de Açucar for a panoramic view of Rio
Sugarloaf Mountain or Pão de Açucar in Portuguese rises 396 metres above Guanabara Bay harbour and is one of the most visited attractions in Rio. Take a ride on Sugar Loaf’s world famous glass cable cars and enjoy the wonderful view of Rio de Janerio and Copacabana beach as you ascend to the mountains peak.

Watch the beautiful game at Rio’s Estádio do Maracanã
Football and Brazil go hand in hand – as the home of the world’s most infamous football team and birthplace of some of the most legendary players the game has ever seen, a trip to the Estadio do Maracaniã is a must for all visitors. Brazilian’s describe a derby match between local Rio teams Flamengo and Fluminense as indelible a Rio experience as carnival.