If you’ve been on your phone all morning asking Google, “Just how much snow did New York City and Dallas get?” you’re not alone. Across America, people are snowed and iced in, wondering if the roads are drivable and when we’ll ever dig out from this frigid weather.
It’s enough to make you wish you were on a tropical island or throwing beads at a much warmer Mardi Gras. And while you can’t fly these right this minute (because nearly 10,000 flights were cancelled in the last 24 hours), you can get away mentally. These movies will take you to the islands, the family reunion and back to the Motherland without leaving your couch.
Stream these and start feeling like you’re in the bask of warmth, even if it’s just from the glow from your TV or tablet.
Coming 2 America (2022)
This time, King Akeem’s long-lost son, Lavelle, travels to the fictional Zumunda in Africa as it’s custom for a male heir to ascend to the throne. There he learns about his history and heritage, and when antiqudated rules need to change. It’s warm and royal — and there’s plenty of animal watching as Lavelle has a romp with a lion.
Vacation Friends (2021)
Marcus and Emily (Lil Rel Howery and Yvonne Orji) live a very structured life. They are on vacation in Mexico, where they meet their opposites, Ron and Kyla, a wild and unpredictable couple. Marcus and Emily’s plans for a calm and controlled getaway go up in smoke when their new friends drag them into some crazy adventures.
Girls Trip (2017)
Ryan (Regina Hall), Sasha (Queen Latifah), Lisa (Jada Pinkett Smith), and Dina (Tiffany Haddish), college besties who have drifted in different directions over the years, reunite in New Orleans. Things turn wild and their friendship limits are tested, but this Tracy Oliver classic is a true testament that your girl squad will always be there for you.
Johnson Family Vacation (2004)
Nate Johnson (Cedric the Entertainer) purchased new wheels to take his family on a cross-country trip from Los Angeles to Missouri for a family reunion. But the road is paved with misadventures, especially when he’s separated from his wife Dorothy (Vanessa Williams), and things get complicated.
How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998)
This vacation came with benefits. Lawyer Stella Payne travels to Jamaica and has an island fling with 20-something Winston (Taye Diggs). But when she’s ready to return to real life, Stella realizes that her vacation dream man should be there with her if they can survive the reality of it all.