Set-Jetting Destinations 2026: Where to Visit After Watching White Lotus, Emily in Paris and More
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Set-jetting destinations 2026 guide. Visit filming locations of The White Lotus, Emily in Paris, Succession, Game of Thrones, and more. Real hotels you can book, costs, and how to find each filming location.
What Is Set-Jetting and Why It Is Booming
Set-jetting is traveling to filming locations of movies and TV shows. The term has been around since the early 2000s, but it exploded in 2022 after The White Lotus Season 1 aired and bookings to Maui spiked 40 percent. The trend has not slowed down. According to TripAdvisor, 70 percent of travelers in 2026 say a TV show or movie has inspired at least one trip.
I will admit I am part of this trend. After binge-watching The White Lotus Season 2, I booked a trip to Sicily. Was it worth it? Mostly yes. The hotels are real, the food is real, and the scenery is real. The awkward fictional guests are not, which is a bonus.
The White Lotus Filming Locations
Season 1: Four Seasons Maui (Hawaii)
The show was filmed at the actual Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. Rooms start at $1,200 per night in low season and climb to $2,500+ during holidays. You can visit without staying: the pool and beach are technically for guests, but the restaurant is open to anyone with a reservation. Book 3 to 6 months ahead.
Season 2: Four Seasons Taormina (Sicily, Italy)
Also a real hotel. Rooms start at $800 per night in shoulder season. The town of Taormina is genuinely beautiful and worth visiting even without the TV connection. Flights to Catania (CTA) run $550 to $850 from JFK via Rome. The hotel is a 50-minute drive from the airport.
Season 3: Four Seasons Koh Samui (Thailand)
Filmed at the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. Rooms start at $900 per night. The Thailand season sparked a 60 percent increase in Koh Samui searches on travel booking sites. Flights from LAX via Bangkok run $680 to $1,100 round-trip. The resort is on the northwest coast of the island.
Emily in Paris Filming Locations
The show films extensively in Paris, mostly in the 5th and 6th arrondissements. Most locations are real places you can visit without paying anything. The show has driven a measurable increase in Paris tourism, particularly to cafes and bakeries.
Emily’s Apartment (and the Restaurant Below)
The exterior is at 1 Place de l’Estrapade in the 5th arrondissement. The restaurant “Les Deux Compères” where Gabriel cooks is actually a real Italian place called Terra Nera. You can eat there. Reservations recommended, especially since the show aired.
Cafe de Flore and Brasserie Lipp
Both real, both in Saint-Germain-des-Pres. Both expensive (a coffee runs 8 to 12 euros) and crowded with tourists taking selfies. Honestly, there are better cafes 2 blocks away with half the crowd. But if you want the Emily in Paris shot, this is it.
Pont des Arts and the Seine Bridges
The show films on the Seine bridges constantly. Pont des Arts, Pont Neuf, Pont de Bir-Hacheim. All free, all beautiful at sunset. The Eiffel Tower sparkles on the hour after dark for 5 minutes.
Other Top Set-Jetting Destinations
Game of Thrones: Dubrovnik, Croatia
King’s Landing is Dubrovnik. The city offers official Game of Thrones walking tours for $35 to $50 per person. You can see the Red Keep (Lovrijenac Fortress), the Walk of Shame steps (Jesuit Stairs), and the city walls used in the Battle of Blackwater. Flights from US East Coast: $650 to $950 via European hubs.
Succession: New York City
Filmed extensively in Manhattan. The Waystar Royco office building is actually 4 World Trade Center. Kendall’s apartment is at 35 Hudson Yards. Logan’s townhouse is on the Upper East Side. None of these are open to the public, but you can walk past and photograph the exteriors.
Lord of the Rings: New Zealand
Hobbiton is the most famous set-jetting destination in the world. The movie set was preserved and is now a permanent tourist attraction near Matamata. Tours run $75 to $120 per person including a drink at the Green Dragon Inn. Book 2 to 4 weeks ahead.
Outlander: Scotland
Filmed at multiple Scottish locations including Culross (Cranesmuir), Falkland (Inverness), and Midhope Castle (Lallybroch). Scotland has an official Outlander tour route. Self-drive options run $80 to $150 per day for a rental car. Guided tours from Edinburgh run $100 to $200 per day.
Squid Game: South Korea
Filming locations are scattered across Seoul and Incheon. The show has driven a 30 percent increase in Korean tourism. Netflix opened a Squid Game experience in Seoul in 2025. Flights from LAX to Seoul run $680 to $1,200 round-trip.
How to Plan a Set-Jetting Trip
Five principles I have learned from doing several of these trips:
- Book the actual hotel early. Set-jetting hotels (Four Seasons Maui, Taormina, Koh Samui) are now in high demand. Book 4 to 6 months ahead, especially for peak season.
- Visit free locations first. Most filming locations are public streets, parks, and cafes. Spend a day walking the show’s locations before paying for tours.
- Take an official tour. Cities like Dubrovnik, Edinburgh, and Matamata have official TV-show tours. The guides are usually former extras or crew, which adds context you cannot get otherwise.
- Watch the show again before you go. Fresh in your memory means you will recognize locations when you see them. Take screenshots of scenes you want to recreate.
- Respect locals. Some filming locations are in residential areas. Do not block driveways, do not photograph people without permission, and tip at cafes where you take up table space for photos.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is set-jetting travel?
Set-jetting is travel to filming locations of movies and TV shows. The term combines “set” (film set) with “jetting.” It became one of the fastest-growing travel trends of 2024 to 2026, driven by streaming shows like The White Lotus, Emily in Paris, Succession, and Game of Thrones.
Where was The White Lotus filmed?
Season 1 was filmed at the Four Seasons Resort Maui in Hawaii (rooms from $1,200 per night). Season 2 was filmed at the Four Seasons Taormina in Sicily (rooms from $800 per night). Season 3 was filmed at the Four Seasons Koh Samui in Thailand (rooms from $900 per night).
Where was Emily in Paris filmed?
Emily in Paris films extensively in the 5th and 6th arrondissements of Paris. The exterior of Emily’s apartment is at 1 Place de l’Estrapade. The restaurant where Gabriel cooks is actually Terra Nera, a real Italian restaurant you can visit. Cafe de Flore and Pont des Arts are also filming locations.
How much does a set-jetting trip cost?
Costs vary widely. A weekend Game of Thrones tour in Dubrovnik costs $300 to $500 excluding flights. An Emily in Paris-themed Paris weekend runs $800 to $1,500. A week at the Four Seasons Maui (White Lotus) runs $8,000 to $15,000. The Lord of the Rings Hobbiton tour in New Zealand is $75 to $120 per person.
How do I find filming locations to visit?
Search the show or movie name on IMDb and check the “Filming Locations” section. Use the Atlas of Wonders website which catalogs filming locations by movie and TV show. Visit your destination’s tourism board website, many now have dedicated “filmed here” sections.
Can you stay at the hotels where shows are filmed?
Yes. Many filming locations are real hotels you can book. The White Lotus hotels (Four Seasons Maui, Taormina, and Koh Samui) are all bookable. Emily in Paris filmed at the Plaza Athenee (rooms from $1,000 per night). Book 4 to 6 months ahead, as popularity from the show drives demand.