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- February 28, 2025
'The White Lotus' season 3 drives Thailand travel
The Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui played host to season 3.
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Season 1 was shot at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea -- a 5 Star open-air beachfront property that pampers guests in the spirit of Aloha. From fresh fragrances of plumeria that fill the tropical oasis to adults-only infinity pool and world-class dining, the resort offers first-class amenities to customize each step of a visit to the Hawaiian resort.
Ahead of the highly anticipated season 2 premiere of \"The White Lotus,\" San Domenico Palace in Sicily was fully booked for six months straight, with reservations only reopening after the season aired.
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The Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui
For those who want to live out the lavish lifestyle firsthand, be it a milestone celebration like a honeymoon or just a bucket list destination, The Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui has a range of booking options on property.
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There are seven types of private villas available, from serenity poolside to ocean view, that range from $1,827 to $2,500 per night on average, according to the property website. There are also multi-bedroom private residences with pools that start at $5,429.
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Four Seasons Chiang Mai
The sister property located more than 800 miles from Koh Samui in the heart of the largest city of northern Thailand now offers poolside escape cabanas, inspired by this season of the show, making it a great option for people who want the Four Seasons experience in a different city.
The Ratree Bar and Lounge has been transformed into a luxurious Poolside Escape with cabanas, small bites and cocktails all inspired by each of the Four Seasons properties featured in the show until May 16, 2025. There's a Pineapple Suite from Maui in Season 1, The Lotus from Taormina in Season 2 and Coconut Paradise from Koh Samui featured in the latest season.
Contiki’s Thai Island Hopper East
This trip designed for travelers aged 18 to 35 offers Gen Z and millennials an adventure reminiscent of the HBO series on Contiki’s 9-day journey that explores Thailand’s most stunning islands with multiple departures in 2025 and prices starting at $897.
The itinerary begins in Bangkok before moving to Koh Pha Ngan, where travelers can experience the famous Full Moon Party, and continues to Koh Tao for peaceful beaches and world-class diving, before wrapping up in Koh Samui, a key destination for this White Lotus season.
White Lotus Thailand itinerary from Unforgettable Travel Company
Guests will have an opportunity to explore Bangkok, various landmarks, and enjoy luxury sunset cruises while indulging in lavish accommodations on a 7-day custom trip for $7,962 per person, which includes private transfers, covered entrance fees, and guided tours with English-speaking local guides.
InterContinental Chiang Mai
The Mae Ping sits amidst the antique splendors of Thailand’s northern capital and is a hotel that draws inspiration from Chiang Mai’s history and noble heritage, and infuses the notion of a living museum into our own world of five-star travel expectations.
Architectural motifs from long ago and traditional Lanna arts weave into the modern fabric of the lobby hall, accommodation, restaurants and bars to evoke a timelessness that beguiles today’s visitor and reveals in every setting and around every corner another aspect to fascinate. Plus, this and the following two properties are easy to reserve on Booking.com.
InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit
Set in the vibrant district of Sukhumvit, the new hot spot for business and lifestyle in Bangkok, this property makes a luxurious and relaxing base, offering stylish bars, trendy cafes, and an enchanting ambiance.
The hotel has been part of the city of angels’ landscape for two decades, and its recent multimillion-dollar renovation now positions the InterContinental Bangkok as a modern grand hotel designed for contemporary living.
InterContinental Phuket Resort
The new season focuses on \"death and Eastern religion and spirituality,\" and this resort’s design story re-tells the ancient epic Traibhumikatha -- the oldest Thai text that explains the Thai vision of heaven.
Famed architectural firm Habita Architects weaved the saga of these worlds: Heaven, Human World, and the Underwater World throughout the property for guests to explore.
Through their \"White Lotus Thailand\" itinerary, Unforgettable Travel Company has made it easy for White Lotus fans to get the ultimate experience and visit the filming location at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui firsthand. Guests will have the exclusive opportunity to explore the vibrant city of Bangkok, visit iconic landmarks, and enjoy luxury sunset cruises all while indulging in lavish accommodations that will place guests right in the White Lotus universe (hopefully with fewer dead bodies).The 7-day custom luxury trip begins at $7,962 per person and includes private transfers, covered entrance fees, and guided tours with English-speaking local guides.
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For any set-jetters in search of a more immersive and exclusive experience, Four Seasons announced the launch of its World of Wellness first-of-its-kind private jet journey that explores properties and filming locations in \"The White Lotus,\" along with five other extraordinary locales over a 20-day trip.
\"We’ve experienced firsthand how 'The White Lotus' has fueled the set-jetting trend, inspiring travelers to explore the breathtaking Four Seasons properties that served as backdrops for this beloved series,\" Marc Speichert, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Four Seasons, said in a press release. \"Now, with the third season captivating audiences, we are thrilled to provide guests with the opportunity to experience their own version of The White Lotus aboard the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience, blending their love of the series with the bucket-list journeys we offer in the sky.\"
The World of Wellness itinerary starts at $188,000 and will take flight aboard the Four Seasons custom-designed Airbus A321 private jet from May 7 to 26, 2026, with fully personalized itineraries focused on enriching the mind, body and soul as they travel from one captivating destination to the next.
The 48 guests who book the experience will take off from Singapore, before journeying onwards to Koh Samui, the Maldives, Taormina, Marrakech, Nevis, Mexico City, and completing the journey in Maui, with stays exclusively at Four Seasons hotels and resorts.
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