With season 3 of HBO’s hit show “The White Lotus” unfolding against the stunning backdrop of Thailand, wanderlust is hitting hard.
Dubbed “The White Lotus Effect,” interest in the lush, tropical country has surged, with a 20% rise in tourism bookings, according to Business Insider. Luxury resorts — specifically the Four Seasons Koh Samui, one of the show’s main locations — are also experiencing a boom with a 40% spike in search.
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui is all about infinity pools, private beach massages and quiet luxury.
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui is all about infinity pools, private beach massages and quiet luxury.
Sametnangshe Boutique offers stunning views, private pools, and personalized service. A 45-minute drive from Phuket, it’s a peaceful escape from the usual tourist bustle.
Sametnangshe Boutique offers stunning views, private pools, and personalized service. A 45-minute drive from Phuket, it’s a peaceful escape from the usual tourist bustle.
Sametnangshe Boutique offers stunning views, private pools, and personalized service. A 45-minute drive from Phuket, it’s a peaceful escape from the usual tourist bustle.
Sametnangshe Boutique offers stunning views, private pools, and personalized service. A 45-minute drive from Phuket, it’s a peaceful escape from the usual tourist bustle.
Sametnangshe Boutique offers stunning views, private pools, and personalized service. A 45-minute drive from Phuket, it’s a peaceful escape from the usual tourist bustle.
Sametnangshe Boutique offers stunning views, private pools, and personalized service. A 45-minute drive from Phuket, it’s a peaceful escape from the usual tourist bustle.
For those seeking exclusivity, Cape Fahn Hotel is a private island resort off Koh Samui. Highlights include Michelin-starred dining, a floating breakfast (yes, breakfast in the pool!) and a hands-on Thai dessert class. Guests can even learn traditional Thai dance, dressing in regal costumes for an immersive cultural experience.
A floating breakfast (yes, breakfast in the pool!) at Cape Fahn Hotel in Thailand.
For those seeking exclusivity, Cape Fahn Hotel is a private island resort off Koh Samui. Highlights include Michelin-starred dining, a floating breakfast (yes, breakfast in the pool!) and a hands-on Thai dessert class. Guests can even learn traditional Thai dance, dressing in regal costumes for an immersive cultural experience.
For those seeking exclusivity, Cape Fahn Hotel is a private island resort off Koh Samui. Highlights include Michelin-starred dining, a floating breakfast (yes, breakfast in the pool!) and a hands-on Thai dessert class. Guests can even learn traditional Thai dance, dressing in regal costumes for an immersive cultural experience.
Serendipity Resort Koh Lipe features secluded beaches, breathtaking sunsets, and idyllic waters make this a dream destination. Nestled on the island of Koh Lipe, it offers uninterrupted views of surrounding islands and an intimate, laid-back escape.
Serendipity Resort Koh Lipe features secluded beaches, breathtaking sunsets, and idyllic waters make this a dream destination. Nestled on the island of Koh Lipe, it offers uninterrupted views of surrounding islands and an intimate, laid-back escape.
Serendipity Resort Koh Lipe features secluded beaches, breathtaking sunsets, and idyllic waters make this a dream destination. Nestled on the island of Koh Lipe, it offers uninterrupted views of surrounding islands and an intimate, laid-back escape.
Serendipity Resort Koh Lipe features secluded beaches, breathtaking sunsets, and idyllic waters make this a dream destination. Nestled on the island of Koh Lipe, it offers uninterrupted views of surrounding islands and an intimate, laid-back escape.
The best way to explore Thai’s islands? Rent a motorcycle if you’re feeling adventurous, or let someone else take the wheel and hop on a motosai (motorcycle taxi). Photo by Tsion Chudnovsky on Unsplash.
Ko Samui District in Thailand. Photo by Yavor Punchev on Unsplash.