What if your next vacation took you straight into the world of your favorite movie, TV show, or book? From the Scottish Highlands of Outlander to the Parisian streets of Emily in Paris, set-jetting is inspiring travelers to explore the real places behind the stories they love.
In this episode of Theme Parks & Passports, travel advisors Heidi Mackey and Melissa Sanchez share their five favorite set-jetting destinations and the movies, television shows, and characters that make them worth visiting. Discover Harry Potter filming locations in Scotland, literary landmarks in London, iconic movie settings in New York City, and immersive worlds at Disney and Universal theme parks. Along the way, Heidi and Melissa share their own travel experiences and explain how to add a little fandom to your itinerary without planning your entire vacation around it.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Five destinations for movie and TV-inspired travel: Explore Scotland, Paris, London, New York City, and Disney and Universal theme parks through the stories that made them famous.
Famous filming locations and fandom experiences: From Outlander and Harry Potter to Emily in Paris, Hamilton, Friends, and Star Wars, discover places where your favorite stories come to life.
How to plan a set-jetting vacation: Learn how to incorporate filming locations, literary landmarks, and immersive experiences into a trip while still enjoying everything else a destination has to offer.
Connect with Hosts:
This podcast! https://themeparksandpassports.com/
Melissa’s company, Spellbound Vacations, LLC: https://spellboundvacations.com/
Heidi’s company, House of Mackey Travel: https://houseofmackeytravel.com/
Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spellbound_vacationsllc/
Heidi on Instagram: http://instagram.com/houseofmackeytravel
Key Episode Timestamps:
(00:00) What Is Set-Jetting? Travel Inspired by Movies & TV
(02:26) Scotland: Harry Potter, Outlander & Filming Locations
(07:21) Paris: Emily in Paris & Iconic Movie Locations
(10:14) London: Bridgerton, Notting Hill & Literary Landmarks
(16:15) New York City: Friends, Marvel, Hamilton & More
(20:46) Disney & Universal: Stepping Into Your Favorite Stories
(24:10) Star Wars, Harry Potter & Immersive Theme Park Experiences
(28:27) Planning Your Next Set-Jetting Vacation
Music is Homesick by Luke Bergs & Waesto and Ukulele Trip Version 60s