set-jetting
v. phr.— «Four years ago when we first awarded prizes for our favorite film locations in these pages, the idea of trips inspired by films wasn’t exactly new. But now, things have gotten out of hand- not only is the concept trendy, with every release bringing entreaties from various tourist boards enticing travelers to come see where the movie was made, there’s even a term for this type of trip: set-jetting.» —“Set Jetting” by Gretchen Kelly New York Post (New York City) Feb. 20, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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