How many times have you watched a film or TV show and wished you could slip into its beautiful backdrop and be part of it, albeit even for a short while? If this is you, that’s a genuine craving (and one we wholeheartedly concur with). The phenomenon is called set-jetting and it’s been exploding on the travel scene!
The trend sees people take off to sets around the world where famous shows and films have been shot. And of late, couples are also adding this idea to their honeymoon plans–whether that includes the azure waters and pristine beaches in Bangkok a la 'The White Lotus', those iconic cobbled Parisian neighbourhoods in 'Emily In Paris' or even 'The Odyssey', the new Christopher Nolan opus that spanned Greece's Peloponnese region, the citadel of Troy in Morocco and the island of Ithaca in Sicily!
As a honeymoon, heading to a movie set location is a huge draw on many fronts. For one, it gives the post-wedding getaway immersive meaning, allows you to capture a pop-culture milestone for life and lets you recreate that cinematic moment for you and your better half.
Recent data also shows the spike in this trend denoted by the new Expedia 2026 Set-Jetting forecast, where 81% of Gen Z and Millennial travellers are said to base vacation plans on locations that are seen in movies and TV shows.
If you are planning your honeymoon, time to make a list of the films and shows you love and bring out the map. We’ve got a list for you to choose from, so take a cue!
Christopher Nolan's mega budget, star-studded epic was shot over 91 days on two million feet of Imax film with a $250 million budget and fans can’t get enough of it. The filming took place across stunning, rugged global landscapes, whipping up a sense of wanderlust!
When you plan your honeymoon, begin with the Egadi Islands and chalk up a visit to the historic Castello di Santa Caterina (that made for the reel home of Queen Penelope played by Anne Hathaway). Also stay overnight in the village of Aït Benhaddou, used by Nolan to depict the legendary city of Troy. Couples who love northern scenery, can plan a trip to Calburn Forest near Findhorn.
When 'The White Lotus' hit the streaming platform with its opulent resorts it went viral, boosting queries for travel to Sicily and Thailand. Couples quickly chalked up honeymoon plans to sun-kissed Taormina, for its cliffside views and exotic gardens, leading to a soar in tourism there. The show was about high-society drama that meets coastal luxury and wellness, and it sure made for that breathtaking 'La Dolce Vita' honeymoon vibe! Did you know, there was even a 'White Lotus Effect' on local tourism, spawned by the sheer popularity of this show?
The buzz is season 4 will take place in the French Riviera in 2027, and we already see interest building for the new setting.
When marketing whiz Emily (played by Lily Collins), dropped her bags and settled into Paris, everyone wanted to pack their designer togs and jet off to the chic avenues and cobbled streets of the French capital. The romantic cafes need a separate mention here. Sigh and double sigh! As the series ensued, Emily found herself heading to so many locations, from the ritzy ski resort village of Megève in the French Alps to Venice where she catches the chaos of the Venice Fashion Week, and Marcello's solo design debut.
It's going to be all eyes this December for the sixth and final season of 'Emily in Paris', and we can't wait to see where she's headed. We suggest you keep the bags packed!
Who doesn't love the urban romance that Spidey films spin? The latest superhero movie is shot in the UK and Scotland, with Glasgow making for New York City in those pulse-pounding action sequences. A lot of the filming also took place in Dorchester. Fans of Spiderman or not, these places ought to fuel your cinematic love when deciding on your honeymoon!
One of the most visually-stunning shows to hit the TV screen this year, 'The Madison' entwined grief and the struggle to cope with it, most endearingly. With stark and stunning backdrops that went from Bozeman and Three Forks in Montana to the urban chic life in New York, Taylor Sheridan's drama series is just what set-jetting fans will love. Plan that honeymoon to these real-life locations, we say!
High-fashion runways met luxury life in the much-anticipated 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' that hit the big screen this May. From Milan's Via della Spiga, the city's fashion district to the Piazza Del Duomo and Villa Balbiano as well as a few scenic Long Island estates, the world embraced the sequel to the iconic film with Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), Nigel (Stanley Tucci) and Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep). Plot the destinations on your post-wedding getaway map, too!
What is set-jetting?
Set-jetting is a trend where people take off to famous locations of movies and TV shows around the globe. The idea is to try and be part of that onscreen world, even if for a short while.