Oui, Emily, Oui. Emily was right — and I say that as someone who has been making the case for Paris long before Netflix got involved. Still, there is something about watching that show that makes the city feel urgent all over again. Suddenly you are Googling flights at midnight and wondering why you ever stopped planning a trip there. That is the magic of great set-jetting. The destination was already extraordinary. The show simply reminded you.
If you have seen Mamma Mia — and statistically speaking, you have seen Mamma Mia — you already know exactly what the Greek islands are supposed to look like. Do you know what Kalokairi means? It means summer in Greek. Kalo means good, and Kairi means season or time. So basically “good time” which is what the movie was based off of.
“Under the Tuscan Sun” has inspired countless travelers to visit the enchanting town of Cortona, Italy. The film depicts Frances’s journey of self-discovery and allure of a slower life, attracting visitors to its rich history and stunning landscapes. Cortona’s charm lingers, making it a destination worth exploring beyond the movie’s fame.
The White Lotus has a gift. It takes a place — Hawaii, Sicily, now Thailand — and turns it into the only place in the world you want to be. Never mind the scheming, the dramatic irony, the bodies. The locations are impeccable. And Season 3’s Thailand is the most gorgeous setting the show has ever used.