FORGET jet-setting . . . with the 95th Oscars being awarded tomorrow night, the big travel trend for 2023 is set-jetting.
It involves holidaymakers exploring the filming locations of their favourite TV series, following in the footsteps of their screen heroes.
From Bridgerton-themed getaways to Irish coastal escapes, here Sophie Swietochowski suggests some top set-jetting trips for this summer.
Keem Beach, IRELAND
THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN
THOSE looking a little closer to home can venture to the rural west coast of Ireland, parts of which feature in Oscar-nominated dark comedy The Banshees Of Inisherin.
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Visitors will be able to walk in Colin Farrell’s footsteps along the fictional island of Inisherin – actually Achill Island, just off County Mayo, which is home to Keem Bay, used in many scenes.
Stay in the homely Achill Cliff House Hotel, which has B&B rooms from £155 per night and a restaurant that dishes up local oysters and fish plates. See achillcliff.com.
BATH
BRIDGERTON
IF you are already ironing your gloves and petticoats in preparation for the third series of Bridgerton this year, a visit to Bath will help scratch that itch.
Much of the hit Netflix show was shot in the Somerset city, with plenty of iconic filming locations to spot along the city’s cobbled streets, including the Modiste dress shop, Lady Danbury’s townhouse and Gunter’s tea shop.
Book a room in the Francis Hotel, where you can sip on a “Daphne” cocktail, inspired by the lead character, made from gin, Earl Grey tea syrup, lemon juice and rosé champagne.
Mega-fans can really get in character by booking a Regency-style afternoon tea in the hotel’s dainty tea room.
A night’s B&B costs from £139, based on two sharing (see francishotel.com).
Spetses Island, GREECE
GLASS ONION
GOT cash to splash? Murder mystery movie Glass Onion, which premiered last year on Netflix, showcased an ultra-lavish villa that would delight the richest of holidaymakers.
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Those wanting to sample a flavour of the glamour can book the chic Villa Spetses from just under £558pp for a week, based on 12 sharing (see oliverstravels.com).
The villa is named after the lush Greek isle where the film starring Daniel Craig, right, was shot.
Six spacious bedrooms are decorated in classic Grecian style.
Expect neutral bed linen, shabby-chic dressing tables and huge traditional windows with white shutters.
Throw your own Glass Onion party on the terrace, with its swimming pool and plenty of seating, sip on cocktails and enjoy the sunsets.
Taormina, SICILY
THE WHITE LOTUS
THE second series of the US TV black comedy stars Jennifer Coolidge sunning herself in Sicily.
And it saw holidays to the Italian island rocket last year.
If you can’t afford the actual hotel from season two, the San Domenico Palace in Taormina, Jet2Holidays has affordable packages to help you live your Sicilian dream.
Three nights’ half-board at the 4H Hotel Olimpo le Terrazze is from £489pp, including flights from Manchester on May 2 and return transfers (see jet2holidays.com).
A short walk away is the beach, where you’ll be treated to the same views of blue sparkling seas and rocky cliffs as those in the TV show.
Or venture out to a restaurant such as Ristorante Da Nino, which serves proper pasta and fresh seafood.
Paris, FRANCE
MRS HARRIS GOES TO PARIS
MRS Harris Goes To Paris is another flick hoping to take home an Oscar tomorrow night.
It stars Lesley Manville and Jason Isaacs.
The French capital has just hosted Fashion Week so there’s no better time to mimic the widowed Mrs Harris’s fashion-themed adventure.
Spend three nights’ room-only in the 4H Melia Paris La Defense from £559pp, including flights from Leeds Bradford on March 27 (see jet2holidays.com).
You will be less than three miles from the Arc de Triomphe and close to the shopping district of Les Champs-Élysées.
There’s no restaurant on site but you are in Paris, after all . . . Pop down the road to the Michelin Guide-recommended Ribote which serves miso rump steaks and sea bass smothered in tarragon butter.
Oludeniz, TURKEY
AFTERSUN
WHEN it comes to picture-perfect holiday settings, 2022 flick Aftersun, set in the balmy Turkish resort of Oludeniz, has it all – white sands, clear seas and long, sunny days.
Normal People star Paul Mescal has been nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for his role in the film, below, and you can walk in his character Calum’s shoes around the sandy west coast from less than £500 with Jet2Holidays.
You’ll stay at the 4H Cettia Beach Resort in Dalaman, an hour’s drive from Aftersun’s filming location and a stone’s throw from restaurants, beaches and nightlife.
The seven-night all-inclusive package costs from £489pp, including flights from Birmingham on April 16 and return transfers.
For details see jet2holidays.com.
