Set-Jetting 2026: How to Plan Trips Around the Movies and Shows Everyone's Watching

You finish a series, close the laptop, and immediately open a tab to look up flights. If that sounds familiar, you're already set-jetting.

Set-jetting — planning travel around the filming locations of the TV shows and movies you love — has quietly become one of the biggest travel behaviors of our time. Expedia's 2026 forecast found that 81% of Gen Z and Millennial travelers now plan trips based on on-screen locations, surveying 24,000 adults across 18 countries. The trend is projected to grow into a potential $8 billion industry in the US alone.

In other words: the algorithm recommending your next watch list is also shaping where millions of people go next.

This guide covers the four most-searched set-jetting destinations of 2026 — the ones with verified filming locations, real tourism spikes, and practical plans for actually getting there. Drop any you can't visit this year into your future-trips list; they'll only get more popular.

Quick Answer: The top set-jetting picks for 2026 are Yorkshire (Wuthering Heights), Rome and Venice (Emily in Paris Season 5), Oahu/Hawaii (Moana live-action), and the Peloponnese in Greece (The Odyssey). Each has verified filming locations you can visit, a distinct travel season, and a realistic budget range for independent travelers.

Is Set-Jetting a Real Travel Trend in 2026, or Just Hype?

It's very real, and the data backs it up. According to Expedia's 2026 Set-Jetting Forecast — drawn from a survey of 24,000 adults across 18 countries — 53% of global travelers say their interest in screen-inspired trips has increased, and the figure jumps to 81% among Gen Z and Millennials aged 18–44.

The trend isn't new (Expedia first identified it in 2022), but it has matured. What started as a novelty — fans trekking to Game of Thrones locations in Croatia — is now a mainstream travel planning behavior, with search interest, tour bookings, and accommodation demand all moving in response to premiere dates. Wuthering Heights is a perfect example: in the week the film opened in UK cinemas, searches for "where is Wuthering Heights set" spiked 236%, according to travel industry reporting.

For digital nomads and frequent travelers, set-jetting is actually a smart planning layer. The locations were chosen because they're cinematic — which usually means beautiful, accessible, and well-served by local tourism infrastructure. The trick is visiting before the crowd arrives, or finding the lesser-known spots a short drive from the headline location.

Where Was Wuthering Heights Filmed? Yorkshire Moors, UK

The wildest, most atmospheric set-jetting trip of 2026 is Yorkshire.

Emerald Fennell's adaptation of the Emily Brontë classic — starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi — filmed primarily in the Yorkshire Dales National Park from late January to early April 2025. The key outdoor locations include Swaledale and the village of Low Row, Melbecks Moor and Booze Moor in North Yorkshire, and Bridestones Moor near Todmorden on the West Yorkshire border. Old Gang Mill, below Healaugh Crag a few miles west of Reeth, doubles as the Wuthering Heights estate itself.

The moors in winter are exactly as bleak and beautiful as the film suggests. That's both an attraction and a caution.

Best season to visit: Late August through October gives you heather in full purple bloom without the worst of the winter cold. January through April (when the crew filmed) gives you the true moody emptiness — bring serious waterproofs.

Where to base: Reeth is the closest village to several key filming locations and has a handful of B&Bs and pubs. Richmond is the nearest market town with more accommodation options, about 10 miles east. For the Bridestones Moor area, Todmorden or Hebden Bridge work well as a base.

Getting there: Leeds Bradford Airport is the most useful gateway. From Leeds, the Dales are about 75–90 minutes by car (a hire car is strongly recommended — public transport to remote moors is limited). Trains run to Richmond from London in under three hours via Darlington.

Budget reality: Yorkshire is one of the more affordable set-jetting destinations on this list. B&Bs in Reeth and surrounding villages typically run from around £70–£120 per night. Walking the actual filming locations costs nothing beyond transport — most are open moorland with public footpath access. Check the current conditions at Yorkshire Dales National Park's official site before heading out; paths can be boggy after rain. The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office issues no travel advisories for this region — standard common-sense travel applies.

Nomad angle: Richmond has decent connectivity for remote work — useful if you want to extend the trip. See our digital nomad packing checklist for 2026 if you're planning a multi-week UK base.

Where Was Emily in Paris Season 5 Filmed? Rome (and Venice)

Season 5 of Emily in Paris sent Emily — and apparently half of Netflix's subscriber base — to Italy. The entire first section of the season is set in Rome, where Emily is dispatched to launch a new office for Agence Grateau.

Filming started in Rome in May 2025, spending the first four weeks there before moving to Paris. Venice was added in August 2025. The confirmed Rome locations include:

• Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna)

• Trevi Fountain

• Villa Borghese gardens

• Trastevere neighborhood cobblestone streets

• Palazzo Costaguti (Piazza Costaguti) — a real 16th-century noble palazzo

All 10 episodes of Season 5 dropped on Netflix on December 18, 2025, meaning Rome is currently in peak set-jetting demand.

Best season to visit: Late September through November is the sweet spot — crowds thin, temperatures drop to a very pleasant 15–20°C, and the gelato queues at the spots featured in the show are actually manageable. Summer in Rome is hot and crowded; spring is lovely but increasingly busy.

Where to base: Trastevere itself is worth staying in — it's one of the neighborhoods featured in the show, and it's genuinely one of Rome's most atmospheric areas with trattorias, wine bars, and narrow streets. Alternatively, the area near Campo de' Fiori puts you within easy walking distance of all the central filming spots.

Getting there: Rome Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci International) is the main gateway, with direct flights from most major European and US hubs. From the airport, the Leonardo Express train runs to Roma Termini in about 30 minutes.

Budget reality: Rome is mid-range for Western Europe. A hostel dorm runs around €25–45/night; a decent mid-range hotel in Trastevere runs €100–160. The Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Villa Borghese gardens are free to visit (though Villa Borghese gallery requires timed tickets, booked well in advance). The key set-jetting spots are within walking distance of each other in central Rome. Solo travelers should be aware of common tourist-area scams (bracelet sellers, fake petitions, over-familiar strangers) — stay aware on the Metro and around the Colosseum. The Italian government and most foreign ministries rate Rome as a low-risk destination.

Nomad angle: Rome has a growing number of coworking spaces and the internet infrastructure in central areas is solid. If you're extending into southern Italy or the Greek islands after this, our guide to under-the-radar Mediterranean cities to pair with your set-jetting itinerary is worth a read.

Where Was Moana (2026) Filmed? Oahu, Hawaii

Disney's live-action Moana opened in theaters on July 10, 2026, starring Catherine Laga'aia (a newcomer with Samoan heritage making her feature film debut) alongside Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui. Despite the film's Polynesian Pacific Island setting, the primary filming location was Oahu, Hawaii — specifically Pokai Bay and Makua Beach on the island's west side — with the more complex sequences handled at Trilith Studios near Atlanta, Georgia.

Important note for travelers: Samoa was not a filming location for the live-action movie, even though the story draws on Polynesian cultural traditions. If you're planning a trip around the film, Oahu is where the on-screen landscapes were captured.

Best season to visit: April through June and September through November are the sweet spots — less crowded than summer, and the north shore's famous surf season (November through March) hasn't started yet. The west side of Oahu — where Pokai Bay and Makua Beach are located — tends to be drier and sunnier than the windward (east) coast.

Where to base: Most visitors base themselves in Waikiki for easy airport access and the widest accommodation range, then drive to the west side filming locations (about 45–60 minutes). Renting a car is almost essential for exploring beyond Honolulu.

Getting there: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu has direct flights from many US mainland cities and direct connections from Japan, Korea, and Australia.

Budget reality: Hawaii is not cheap. Accommodation in Waikiki runs from around $150/night for a basic hotel to $300+ for anything nicer. A rental car adds $60–100/day. The actual beaches are free to access. If you're doing a set-jetting trip around this film, combining it with exploring Oahu's North Shore and the leeward coast makes the trip more worthwhile — the beaches are genuinely world-class regardless of their screen history. Hawaii has no current travel advisories, though ocean safety is worth taking seriously: check surf conditions, heed posted warnings, and never turn your back on the water on the west-facing beaches.

Where Was The Odyssey Filmed in Greece? The Peloponnese

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey — an adaptation of Homer's epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, with Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron — was released on July 17, 2026. It is one of the most geographically ambitious films in recent memory, spanning multiple countries.

The Greek filming centered on the Peloponnese, specifically:

• Voidokilia Beach, Messenia — this stunning horseshoe-shaped cove in the southwest tip of the Peloponnese doubles as the Island of the Cyclopes in the film

• Nestor's Cave, above Voidokilia Beach — interior cave scenes were filmed on location rather than on a soundstage

• Acrocorinth — the fortress looming 1,800 feet above Ancient Corinth, used for sweeping landscape sequences

• Methoni Castle — sea scenes were filmed off the coast of this Venetian fortress in Messenia

The film also shot in Sicily's Aeolian Islands, Morocco's Ait Benhaddou, southern Iceland, and Aberdeenshire in Scotland — which makes the Peloponnese the starting point of a genuinely epic multi-country itinerary for dedicated set-jetters.

Best season to visit: Late May through June, and September through October. The Peloponnese in July and August is beautiful but hot (often above 35°C) and the popular spots like Voidokilia get busy. Shoulder season gives you the same landscapes with fewer crowds and lower accommodation prices.

Where to base: Pylos is the closest town to Voidokilia Beach and Nestor's Cave — it's a small harbor town with a handful of guesthouses and a deeply unhurried pace. Nafplio is a gorgeous base for the Corinth/Acrocorinth section of the trip, about two hours north by car. Kalamata has the best transport links (an airport with seasonal direct European flights) if you're flying in.

Getting there: Kalamata Airport (KLX) has seasonal direct flights from several European cities. Alternatively, fly into Athens (ATH) and take the KTEL long-distance bus to the Peloponnese, or hire a car for the 2.5-hour drive — the most flexible option for exploring the region.

Budget reality: The Peloponnese is one of Greece's more affordable regions. Guesthouses in Pylos run from around €50–90/night. Voidokilia Beach and most archaeological sites are free or low-cost to access. Acrocorinth has a small admission fee. Greek islands and major cities carry higher travel advisories in terms of tourist crime than rural mainland regions; the Peloponnese is generally quiet and safe — standard precautions apply. Check the UK FCO or US State Department for current advisories before travel.

Staying Connected While Set-Jetting Abroad

If your set-jetting list includes multiple European destinations — Yorkshire, Rome, and the Peloponnese in a single trip isn't unreasonable — the single most annoying logistical problem is staying connected across borders without a roaming bill that costs more than your flight.

An eSIM solves this cleanly. Airalo's Eurolink plan covers 42 European countries on a single eSIM, including the UK, Italy, and Greece, so you can switch between all three set-jetting countries without swapping SIMs or hunting for a local plan. It's data-only (no local number), which is fine for navigation, WhatsApp, and uploading the obligatory moors-at-dusk photo.

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Get an Airalo Europe eSIM for your set-jetting trip — set it up before you leave, activate it when you land.

For Hawaii, your US carrier plan will work fine — no eSIM needed unless you're adding it as part of a longer Pacific itinerary.

How to Plan a Set-Jetting Trip Without It Feeling Gimmicky

The trap with set-jetting is building a trip around a location rather than to a location. A few principles to avoid the tourist-trap version:

Combine filming locations with real regional travel. Voidokilia Beach in the Peloponnese is extraordinary regardless of The Odyssey. Trastevere in Rome has been worth visiting for about 2,000 years. Let the show give you the excuse, then let the place earn the trip.

Visit secondary filming locations. The iconic hero location gets the most foot traffic; the supporting spots are often more atmospheric and less crowded. In Yorkshire, Old Gang Mill and Booze Moor see far fewer visitors than the more accessible parts of the Dales.

Time your visit with release cycles. Interest peaks in the weeks after a premiere, then dips. Visiting 3–6 months after a major release often gives you the cultural context (you've seen the show, you know what you're looking for) without the surge in tourism demand. The Odyssey's locations will be accessible all year; visiting in spring 2027 will be quieter than autumn 2026.

Look at what gets left out. Nolan's Odyssey filmed across six countries — most articles focus on Greece and Sicily. The Aberdeenshire coast of Scotland, used for the film's stormier sequences, barely gets a mention and is easily reached from Edinburgh.

If you're extending any of these trips into longer digital nomad stays, check our overview of digital nomad visa options if you want to stay longer — several of these destinations are in countries with active remote-worker visa programs.

The Set-Jetting Hits Worth Watching Right Now

Based on the verified Expedia 2026 destination list and confirmed filming locations, here are the shows and films driving the most travel interest this year:

Each of these has verified filming locations you can visit, a clear best-season, and enough surrounding tourism infrastructure that you don't need a specialist tour to find the spots. That's the reliable definition of a set-jetting destination worth your time.

The trend is real, the destinations are genuinely beautiful, and the hardest part — deciding where to go — has already been done for you by some of the world's biggest productions. Pack according to the season (our digital nomad packing checklist for 2026 covers all climates), get your eSIM sorted before you fly, and let the credits roll somewhere you'll actually remember.