Set Jetting 2026: Top 10 Film & TV Locations to Visit This Year
Set jetting is the #1 travel trend of 2026. Discover the top 10 film and TV locations you can visit this year — White Lotus Thailand, Emily in Paris, The Last of Us and more.
Set Jetting 2026: Top 10 Film & TV Locations to Visit This Year
Set jetting is the defining travel trend of 2026. Expedia reports a 200% increase in searches for film and TV locations, and booking platforms now offer dedicated set jetting filters.
Here are the top 10 film and TV locations you can visit this year.
1. White Lotus — Koh Samui, Thailand
The biggest set jetting draw of 2026. White Lotus season 3 was filmed at the Four Seasons Koh Samui and surrounding islands. The resort offers White Lotus packages from €800/night, but budget travellers can stay nearby for €50/night and visit the same beaches for free.
Book: Fly to Koh Samui via Bangkok. Stay at any Koh Samui resort — the beaches are public.
2. Emily in Paris — Paris, France
The show that launched a thousand Paris trips. Visit Place de l’Estrapade (Emily’s apartment), the Terrasse de l’Institut de France (fashion show scene), and Pont Alexandre III (every romantic scene, ever).
Book: Eurostar from London (2h15), then walk the self-guided Emily in Paris tour. Free walking tour maps available on the Paris tourism website.
3. The Last of Us — Calgary, Alberta, Canada
The HBO series was filmed across Alberta. Visit the Waterton Lakes National Park (opening scene), Calgary’s East Village (QZ), and the Alberta Legislature Building (Boston QZ).
Book: Fly to Calgary. Rent a car for the Waterton Lakes drive (2.5h). Summer temperatures average 18-22°C.
4. House of the Dragon — Cornwall & Girona
Dragonstone scenes were filmed at St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall, UK, while King’s Landing scenes used Girona Cathedral in Spain.
Book: Train to Penzance for Cornwall, or flight to Barcelona then train to Girona (40min).
5. Mission Impossible 8 — Various
The final Mission Impossible film (released 2026) was shot across Norway (fjords), the UK (London), and South Africa. The Norwegian scenes feature the Bergen Railway and Preikestolen.
Book: Follow our Norway Fjords guide for the complete Mission Impossible experience.
6. Succession Final Season — New York & Iceland
The Roy family’s final battles played out across Manhattan (Rockefeller Center, Central Park) and Iceland (Icelandic highlands used for season 4 finale).
Book: New York is accessible from everywhere. Use our New York guide for slow travel tips.
7. The Bear — Chicago, USA
The award-winning series has made Chicago a culinary tourism destination. Visit Mr Beef (the real Beef sandwich shop), Kasama (Michelin-starred Filipino), and Al’s Beef (the original Italian beef).
Book: Flights to Chicago from most European capitals. Summer temperatures average 23-28°C.
8. Lupin — Paris, France
Omar Sy’s Lupin turned Paris into a treasure hunt. Visit the Louvre (obviously), the Musée d’Orsay, the Conciergerie, and the Catacombs — all featured in the Netflix series.
Book: Same as Emily in Paris — both shows share the same city. Combine them for a film-themed Paris weekend.
9. The Tourist — South Australia
The BBC series was filmed in the Flinders Ranges and Adelaide. The dramatic outback landscapes are accessible by road trip from Adelaide (5h drive).
Book: Fly to Adelaide via Dubai or Singapore. Best visited in Australian spring (October-November).
10. Death in Paradise — Guadeloupe
The long-running BBC series is filmed in the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. It’s a coolcation option for winter — temperatures average 24-28°C year-round.
Book: Flights from Paris to Pointe-à-Pitre (8h). Direct from several European cities.
How to Plan Your Set Jetting Trip
- Find filming locations — Use IMDb’s Filming Locations page or MovieMaps.org
- Check accessibility — Some locations are on private property or closed to visitors
- Book ahead — Popular set jetting destinations (White Lotus Thailand, House of the Dragon Girona) fill up months ahead
- Take a guided tour — Many cities now offer film location walking tours
- Share your experience — Use hashtags like #SetJetting, #FilmLocation, and tag the official show accounts
Plan Your Trip
Use our resources section for booking tools, packing checklists, and transport guides. Start with our Paris guides for the ultimate film-themed French trip.
Last updated: July 2026 · Verified by travel trend analysts.
