Say goodbye to beaches and hello to unexpected locations.

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Updated 3 weeks ago,April 11, 2025

HBOsThe White Lotushas transformed vacation envy into must-see TV.

So where might the next batch of entitled guests make terrible decisions?

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Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort East Village

Consider these dreamy land-locked resorts.

Cervos eco-luxury vibe practically begs for Whites pointed class commentary.

Hyderabad, India Taj Falaknuma Palace

Talk about neocolonialism on steroids.

Mishal Zafar

This 19th-century palace would provide the ultimate backdrop for tone-deaf tourists playing maharaja for a week.

WatchingThe White Lotusdismantle Western entitlement here would be television gold.

Plus, the juxtaposition of ultra-conservative culture with ultra-materialistic tourism creates natural tension.

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Cervo Resort

Six Senses desert luxury pods would highlight how money creates insulating bubbles regardless of location.

Instead of sweaty tropical tension, imagine privilege wars fought in subzero temperatures.

Guests shivering in designer snow gear they bought specifically for Instagram.

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Taj Falaknuma Palace

Someone definitely demanding to speak to management about the Northern Lights being late or not bright enough.

The contrast between the propertys perfection and the vibrant chaos just beyond its walls creates natural dramatic tension.

Tanzania Singita Sabora Tented Camp

Safari tourism practically begs forThe White Lotus critical lens.

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Burj al Arab

The wild setting creates endless suspense possibilitiesdid a predator claim that missing guest, or was human predation involved?

When nature itself can kill in countless ways, spotting foul play becomes deliciously complicated.

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Six Senses Southern Dunes

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Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort East Village

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Royal Mansour Marrakech

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Singita Sabora Tended Camp