Their most solid version is that fiction ignites the spark, creating a desire to discover imagined places, and guides then come to realize this desire. However, this hierarchy is often reversed in the practical reality of travel planning. A guide, with its suggested itineraries and clear logistical information, can trigger the idea of a destination long before a novel or a film mentions it. For a Belgian family seeking a summer escape, consulting a guide on the Croatian coasts offers a tangible and immediate inspiration. Fiction rarely provides the same precision or the feasibility that a guide does.