The much-anticipated third season of HBO's The White Lotus hasn't even aired yet, but already, it has been announced that the hit TV series will be back for a fourth season. And while we wait idly by for a morsel of information, the internet is already furiously trying to guess where the next luxury meltdown will take place.
Mike White’s masterpiece of privilege and dysfunction backdropped by luxury resorts has turned vacation envy into a full-contact sport. From the aloha drama of Four Seasons Maui in Hawaii to the chaos of Four Seasons Taormina in Italy, the show has made us equal parts jealous and horrified by its parade of flawed, fabulously-dressed characters. With the Thai season still yet to be released, today’s renewal has sent fans into a frenzy, piecing together clues for where the next Four Seasons location might be. So here are our top picks for The White Lotus Season 4’s potential hotspot. Evidence included, naturally.
1. Serengeti (Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti)
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Africa has yet to be explored in The White Lotus, and a luxurious safari lodge in the Serengeti, Tanzania, could offer a fascinating departure from the series’ usual coastal settings. The contrast of extreme privilege against the backdrop of the stunning savannah could provide fertile ground for White’s signature commentary (and some interesting wildlife encounters).
2. Egypt (Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh)
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Alternatively – but still on the great continent of Africa – what better place for a new round of passive-aggressive brunches and midlife crises than the land of the pharaohs? We can already just picture Tanya’s reincarnated spirit sailing down the Nile, musings on how the ancient Egyptians must’ve had fabulous taste in jewellery. A Four Seasons in Sharm El Sheikh could bring a delicious mix of luxe rooftop cocktails with a view of the pyramids and uncomfortable pyramid tours.
3. Japan (Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto)
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Japan would be a perfect fit for The White Lotus. Imagine the chaos that would ensue as wealthy, out-of-touch Westerners descend on the Four Seasons Kyoto, only to butcher the cultural etiquette while aggressively pursuing “authentic” experiences. We’re thinking geisha tours gone wrong, a heated argument over the proper way to eat sushi, and at least one insufferable tech bro philosophizing in the Zen garden about how capitalism and minimalism are basically the same thing. Throw in some spooky folklore—maybe a haunted ryokan—and you've got the makings of a plot even Tanya’s ghost would haunt.
4. The Maldives (Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru)
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The White Lotus in the Maldives practically writes itself: picture crystal-clear waters, overwater villas, and just enough room for guests to drown in their own self-absorption. A destination honeymoon that goes south? A wellness retreat that spirals into an ayahuasca nightmare? The staff quietly trying to keep everything afloat? Mike White would have endless fun exploring the tension between the island’s postcard-perfect beauty.
5. Mexico (Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo)
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If there’s one thing The White Lotus loves, it’s putting rich Americans in a location that reflects their deep discomfort with anything that challenges their privilege – and Mexico checks every box. The Four Seasons Tamarindo is a resort flanked by dramatic cliffs and lush jungle – the perfect backdrop for tequila-fuelled meltdowns, someone recklessly picking a fight with a mariachi band, and a yoga instructor with a mysterious past.
