In love with the tropical settings of your favorite shows? Are you glued to the screen and wistfully thinking it’d be great to vacation there yourself? According to a trends report from Vrbo and Hotels.com, you’re not the only one who wants to set down the remote and book a flight. In fact, last year two-thirds of travelers said that their travel plans were inspired by movies, streaming services and TV shows, according to Expedia Group. Let’s look at a few examples.
If you have been watching The White Lotus and wanting to stay at the Four Seasons in Koh Samui, Thailand, join the luxurious club. Ever since the Season 3 premiere on February 16, the hotel has seen a 65 percent surge in searches through Hotels.com. You’re too young to be this old, so enjoy the fabulousness!
Similarly, Netflix’s Temptation Island has viewers trying to cheers their TV screens with a mai tai. The Puako, Hawai’i beachfront home where it’s set can be rented for an easy $5,640 per night on Vrbo. You won’t have to swap your significant other, either!
Now, if you want to stay stateside and have fond memories of the vintage movie Somewhere in Time with Jane Seymour and Christopher Reeve, visit Mackinac Island. The car-free island’s fantastical Grand Hotel may also let you time-slip to spend time with your soulmate.