Many travelers get inspired from certain destinations filmed in movies and shows and wonder if they’re accessible to travel to. And the answer is yes, most are totally is accessible. I remember watching Home alone for the first time and literally closing my eyes, imagining I’m inside of that stunning mansion. In this article I dive into certain destinations travelers are flocking to after being inspired by it on TV films.
1. Thailand: The White Lotus Effect
Many people were drooling over this stunning destination and wondering if it’s bookable. When The White Lotus landed in Thailand, it didn’t just inspire heavily – it ignited a global travel wave. Searches for Koh Samui soared. Luxury bookings surged. And the Four Seasons became the “It Girl” of the season.
Travelers want the same infinity pools, the same jungle-wrapped villas, the same sense of tropical escapism the show captured so beautifully.
2. Sicily: The Season That Made Luxury Top-tier
On the second season of White Lotus, viewers were absolutely memorized with the scenery. Can you blame them? Take a look at the view in this image. Taormina’s cliffside hotels, baroque piazzas, and Mediterranean sunsets became the backdrop for millions of travel dreams.
Luxury travelers visited the San Domenico Palace, not just for the views, but to get the taste of what it feels like being in such a heavenly atmosphere. The first thought of Italy was on a boat cruise and I remember meeting other travelers who said they were inspired to come there because of the White Lotus as well. So, if you end up going, you never know who you’ll run in to that is there for the same reasons you are.
3. Croatia: When The Bucket-List Escape Becomes Reality
Croatia has always been that dreamy euro escape that people crave for specific reasons. It’s scenic, it’s different, and there’s so much beauty to enjoy and capture memories. Mainly known for their medieval cities and dramatic coastlines. Game of Thrones turned them into icons. Dubrovnik became King’s Landing. Lokrum became Qarth. Split became Meereen.
4. Paris: The City That Became a Character
Emily in Paris showed us how beautiful Paris can be.
It romanticized it. The cafés, the bridges, the fashion, etc. Luxury travelers now seek the exact corners where Emily walked, worked, and fell in love with the city. It’s hard to resist Paris after watching Emily live her best life in the heart of the city!
Why Set-Jetting is Inspiring Us All
1. Virtual connection
Since travelers already seen it on TV, they feel like they will already know what to expect in person.
2. Eye-candy Aesthetics and Scenery
One thing about TV scenes, they show out every time. The scenes on TV always leave you with a bit of curiosity.
3. Social media hype at it’s finest
Tiktokers and YouTubers creating content at the exact spots that drove viewers crazy.
4. Aspirational travel
Travelers want to step in to luxury experiences that truly leave a mark on them.