Celebrity Travel: Go away with Susan Gallagher
Veteran actress Susan Gallagher’s credits include “Loki” and “The Karate Kid” spinoff “Cobra Kai.” She will next be seen in the Hallmark Channel’s original movie, “A Taste of Love,” on Feb. 19. “It was mostly filmed in the charming beach town of Dunedin, Florida, which is near Tampa,” Gallagher said. “It is the perfect backdrop for a Hallmark movie and the audiences are going to love the beautiful cinematography and Florida beaches.” As for where she’s based out of, she did this interview while in New York, but spends winters in Florida and North Carolina during the summers. “However, I'm also in Atlanta quite often and keep a condo there,” she said. Fans may find the actress on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/iamsusangallagher/) and Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/SusanGallagherOfficial/).
Q: Do you have any upcoming trips planned?
A: Since my work as an actress and producer takes me all over, I plan to be in Atlanta in early 2023. My production company will be filming a TV movie that's currently in pre-production. I've been cast in a movie that's filming in Connecticut in February and another job that’s filming in New York City, so mostly up and down the East Coast for now. My family is planning a trip to Alaska before my second grandson is born in May. [I] might still sneak to Park City for a few days of snow skiing in March during spring break.
Q: Where are some places you have filmed your work?
A: I've enjoyed working over the years in New Orleans and the surrounding area. The Phillip Noyce film, “Fast Charlie,” starring Pierce Brosnan – which I have a small part in – was filmed a lot in NOLA. It's always a pleasure to work there and enjoy the creole food, unique dialects and music on every corner in the French Quarter. I have fond memories of racing from one location to the next [in New York City]. Whether we're filming on the subway late at night or Riverside Park on the Upper West Side, the results never disappoint. There are also numerous locations available that rent by the hour, so the city can meet a lot of our needs and is much more film-friendly than you might think.
Q: What is your favorite vacation destination?
A: The Caribbean island of Saint Barthelemy, because of its beautiful private villas, flawless beaches, shopping and wonderful restaurants. Even though it's a little more effort to get there, it's a true tropical paradise that makes it worth the effort. We went for our friend's 60th birthday and celebrated by taking a boat to a private island where we enjoyed a feast, the sun and sea. The quality of service from the staff at the various businesses and locals far exceeded my expectations. Luckily, I'm the non-drinker designated driver, because it can be tricky navigating a vehicle around the windy roads at night after a wonderful dinner.
Q: What untapped destination should people know about?
A: Asheville is a small cozy city in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. It's home to the Vanderbilt's Biltmore estate. You can jump on the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and drive for miles crossing the Tennessee line.
Q: What was a trip you took as a child that stands out?
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