The White Lotus has become synonymous with sun-soaked escapism—and now fans are racing to predict where creator Mike White will land his next social satire. With Season 3 wrapped and familiar locales off the table, the hunt is on for a fresh resort backdrop.
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A Fresh Backdrop for Season Four
Since it debuted in 2021, The White Lotus has whisked viewers off to the Four Seasons in Maui, Sicily, and Koh Samui¹. Now, with Season 3 wrapped, fans are buzzing about where creator Mike White will set his next social satire. By process of elimination—no repeat trips to Hawaii, Italy, or Southeast Asia, and avoiding big cities that clash with the resort vibe—we’re left with 33 Four Seasons properties worldwide².
Did you know? Four Seasons currently operates over 120 luxury hotels and resorts in nearly 50 countries, but only a fraction fit the intimate, all-inclusive template of The White Lotus³.
Clues dropped during HBO’s “Unpacking the Episode” pointed us further: White teased a location “away from crashing ocean waves,” and HBO programming chief Francesca Orsi hinted at “somewhere in Europe.” Narrowing that down brings us to two candidates: a bucolic estate in the English countryside or a chic Alpine retreat. And let’s be honest, nothing says White Lotus like ski lifts, sumptuous chalets, and après-ski drama.
Why Megève Checks All the Boxes
A quick glance at Four Seasons Megève’s booking calendar shows blackout dates from mid-September to mid-December 2025—perfectly aligning with a multi-month shoot⁴. Filming at a mountain resort would let the show lampoon a whole new set of snobberies, from luxury ski boots to champagne-fueled chalet parties.
Megève’s snow-dusted streets and upscale boutiques offer the ideal playground for Mike White’s razor-sharp humor. Plus, the “set-jetting” effect means the town could see a tourism boom as viewers flock to experience the on-screen fantasy in real life. Until HBO makes it official, keep your goggles handy and your bets going—our money’s on Megève.
Footnotes
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HBO, “The White Lotus: Series Overview,” 2021; https://www.hbo.com/the-white-lotus
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Four Seasons, “All Four Seasons Properties,” 2024; https://www.fourseasons.com/find_a_hotel_or_resort/
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Four Seasons, “About Us”; https://www.fourseasons.com/about_four_seasons/
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Four Seasons Megève, “Booking Calendar and Availability,” accessed June 2024; https://www.fourseasons.com/megeve/availability