Last Holiday

Set in the early 21st century during the Christmas season and into New Year's Eve. Georgia discovers a terminal illness, which shapes her decision to live boldly within a four-week window. The storyline unfolds in modern urban settings and a European luxury hotel, emphasizing contemporary life and leisure rather than historical period detail.

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA and the luxury Grandhotel Pupp in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, are the primary settings. The story begins in New Orleans as Georgia works at Kragen's Department Store and participates in local life, then moves to Karlovy Vary for a dream vacation in an opulent hotel. Karlovy Vary is a historic spa town known for its springs and upscale hospitality, providing a glamorous backdrop for her final weeks.

🎉 Carpe diem

Georgia chooses to seize the day after learning her diagnosis, turning a routine life into bold experiences. She pushes past social constraints, tries new adventures like snowboarding and casino gambling, and finds joy in cooking for others. The theme highlights the liberating power of living fully in the face of mortality.

💰 Greed vs generosity

The story pits Kragen's wealth-driven ego against Georgia's generous spirit, showing how kindness can win loyalty and reshape social dynamics. Staff and guests respond to her free-spirited generosity, undermining the malevolent drive of money and status. This contrast underscores that compassion can outshine material power.

🪞 Illusion vs reality

A fax reveals Georgia’s illness was a misdiagnosis due to a faulty CT scanner, reframing the emotional stakes of the tale. The truth shifts how characters relate to her and to each other, turning fear into gratitude and honesty. The theme suggests that authentic connection matters more than appearances or assumed fate.