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*packs bags immediately*

First it was the tropical paradise of Hawaii for season one. Then the glamorous Italian isle of Sicily for season two. Now Netflix’s smash hit The White Lotus has dropped season three, spotlighting Thailand as its stunning backdrop.

The HBO Max series, streaming in the UAE on OSN, might have you hooked for the drama and dark satirical plot lines. But it also serves some major travel inspo. And after adding Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea to our travel vision board in season one and the oh-so-Instagrammable Four Seasons Taormina to our travel lust list after season two, series three is set to see you dreaming of a duo of paradisiacal resorts across Koh Samui and Phuket. Yes, this season, rather than just one hotel, the film will take place across two hotels, with another luxurious Four Seasons as the main protagonist and a second property – this time an Anantara – also providing alluring backdrops for all the drama.

While only the first episode has dropped so far (the rest are set to drop weekly until April 7), we already know the key filming locations from The White Lotus season three.

Four Seasons Koh Samui

A verdant tropical backdrop for Season Three’s family vacation, Koh Samui has a starring role in the latest instalment of the smash hit series. Reachable via a flight from Dubai via a flight to either Singapore or Bangkok, then a connecting flight to Koh Samui, the Four Seasons Koh Samui is set among 43 acres of lush hills, overlooking the idyllic Gulf of Thailand. A captivating retreat where five-star service and endless natural beauty provide a sensational backdrop, guests can enjoy days embracing the most of island life, relaxing at their private pool villa, indulging in pampering spa treatments, and discovering the golden beaches and azure waters from a luxury yacht charter.

Room rates from AED6,825 per night. fourseasons.com 

Anantara Mai Khao Villas, Phuket

On the northern tip of Phuket, just beyond the island’s longest beach, lies Anantara Mai Khao Villas. A more accessible six-hour hour direct flight from Dubai or Abu Dhabi, it’s another key filming location from The White Lotus S3. A tranquil hideaway that oozes sophistication, serenity and luxury, this idyllic Phuket resort provides the backdrop for the hotel spa, and Belinda’s room in the series. If you fancy checking in, opt for one of the 83 gorgeous pool villas and enjoy experiences like sunrise yoga, yacht tours, and signature spa treatments in the lush surrounds.

Room rates from AED1,241 per night. anantara.com