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From Koh Samui to Phuket: All of The White Lotus Season 3 filming locations.

The White Lotus is back, and that means one thing — we're already scoping out the possible travel locations that will come out of this season.

Season 1 took us to Maui, Hawaii (which we immediately added to our Pinterest board), and Season 2 had us frantically Googling "How much does the Four Seasons Taormina in Italy actually cost?" (Spoiler alert: it's a lot).

But hold onto your designer sun hats, because Season 3 is about to make us even more jealous of not one, but several ridiculously fancy Thai resorts and locations.

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The new season takes us to Bangkok and the islands of Phuket and Koh Samui.

"We are pleased to partner with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to execute Mike White's creative vision and showcase all that the beautiful country of Thailand has to offer, as the next group of guests check in to The White Lotus," the executive vice president of production for HBO, Janet Graham Borba, said about the series.

Here are the White Lotus filming locations to add to your bucket list immediately.

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White Lotus season 3 filming locations.

Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui.

White Lotus season 3. White Lotus season 3. Image: HBO.

This should be surprising to absolutely no one (because apparently Mike White has a thing for Four Seasons properties), but this season they've chosen the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui as one of the main filming locations.

And when we tell you this place is ridiculous…

First up, they've got private villas scattered throughout the hills like some kind of fancy treasure hunt — we're talking Thai-inspired design and sweeping ocean views.

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But wait, it gets better. For guests who think a regular villa just isn't quite fancy enough (looking at you, fictional Ratliff family), there are these things called 'Private Residences' which are basically mansions with extra everything.

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Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort.

White Lotus season 3 in Thailand. White Lotus season 3 in Thailand. Image: HBO.

The second resort used in the filming of White Lotus season 3 in Koh Samui is actually located on a private beach in Chaweng. Does it get more luxurious than that?

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SPOILER ALERT: Yes, yes it does.

Because just when you thought having your own private slice of Thailand's most famous beach wasn't enough, one of the more recognisable parts of the hotel in White Lotus is maybe the most extra bar we've ever seen.

Let us introduce you to the 'Singing Bird Lounge' — and trust us, it's not your average hotel bar. Picture this: they've literally built an entire treehouse bar IN a 120-year-old tree.

The whole thing is a nod to Koh Samui's traditional bird singing competitions (which, fun fact, have been happening on the island forever), and offers the kind of views that'll make your basic beach holiday snaps look like they were taken at your local pool.

White Lotus season 2 filming locations.

San Domenico Palace, Taormina.

San Domenico Palace, Taormina.San Domenico Palace, Taormina. Image: HBO.

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After apparently touring more than 30 hotels across the south of France and Italy (tough gig, Mike White), they landed on the San Domenico Palace in Taormina, Sicily. And honestly… we get it. Have you seen the place?

This ridiculously fancy Four Seasons hotel used to be a 14th-century convent. Yes, you read that right. Where nuns once gave up their worldly possessions, guests now drop thousands of euros per night on luxury spa treatments and poolside aperitivos.

The whole thing is perched on top of a cliff overlooking the Ionian Sea like something straight out of a romance novel your mum keeps in her bedside drawer.

Isola Bella.

Sicily in White Lotus season 2The beautiful Isola Bella. Image: HBO.

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Isola Bella is one of the Borromean islands of Lake Maggiore in Northern Italy.

You know the one. That ridiculously gorgeous little island that keeps popping up throughout the season like some kind of fancy, dramatic backdrop for all our favourite rich people's problems. And speaking of problems...

Remember that super tense scene where Ethan and Meghann take their suspicious little walk after he drops that bomb about maybe-probably-definitely something happening between Cameron and Harper? Yeah, THAT scene. They chose Isola Bella for that conversation and honestly? The dramatic vibes were chef's kiss.

Noto.

The gorgeous Sicilian townThe gorgeous Sicilian town. Image: HBO.

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The gorgeous Sicilian town that basically became a character in its own right during THAT episode of White Lotus Season 2 is known as Noto.

You know the one — where Harper and Daphne's "quick day trip" turned into an overnight stay that basically set off approximately the most dramatic plot points in the season. (And honestly? If you're going to accidentally start some relationship drama, you might as well do it in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, right?)

This place serves main character energy with its late Baroque architecture that's so extra.

White Lotus season 1 filming locations.

Four Seasons Resort Maui.

The Four Seasons Resort MauiThe Four Seasons once again. Image: HBO.

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The Four Seasons Resort Maui basically became the star of the show, lending its stupidly gorgeous everything to the series. We're talking that bougie lobby, those dreamy infinity pools, the restaurants, and that spa where Belinda deserved better (justice for Belinda!).

With 3 outdoor swimming pools, a water slide, a sauna and a spa, the Four Seasons Resort Maui is the ultimate getaway location.

Wailea Beach.

Beach scene in White Lotus season 1The infamous beach. Image: HBO.

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One of the most prominent beaches from the show's first season is White Lotus Beach. Remember that ridiculous stretch of Hawaiian paradise where approximately 75 per cent of the show's drama went down?

In real life, it's called Wailea Beach, and it's literally right there at the Four Seasons Maui's doorstep. This beach saw more secrets spilled than a wine night with your besties. We're talking earth-shattering revelations, dramatic confrontations, and enough rich people problems to fill a designer suitcase.

Feature Image: HBO/Instagram @fskohsamui

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