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In fact, all the Greek islands have gotten more attention from tourists, who were enchanted by the scenery, villages and sparkling blue Aegean waters that formed the beautiful backdrop for Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and the rest of the Mamma Mia! cast.

Everyone who sees the movie asks where it was filmed, and brides-to-be are asking where the church is. St. John of the Small Castle church, scene of the wedding, is on the northeastern part of the island, about an hour drive from the town of Skopelos, a scenic drive with constantly unfolding views.

Beach and jetty scenes were filmed at Kastani beach (the jetty was built for the filming) and the main cast members -- Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth – and their families stayed in the Skopelos Village Hotel, Skiathos Princess Hotel and Aegean Suites Hotel during the filming. The hotels, of course, have been filled ever since the movie opened and word got out.

All the Greek islands are basking in the glory, so it’s a good time to look for good deals as they look for ways to share the spotlight. For example, the boutique hotel Astra on Santorini is offering a fourth night free – a savings of 25% on a four-night stay, through October. Santorini does have a legitimate claim to Mamma Mia! fame, since some of the scan shots in the film show its unmistakable scenery.

To find out how to get to Skopelos and Skiathos, click here.