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An exotic escape, or empty illusion? How The White Lotus exposes the contradictions of luxury travel

  • Written by Anita Manfreda, Senior Lecturer in Tourism, Torrens University Australia
An exotic escape, or empty illusion? How The White Lotus exposes the contradictions of luxury travelWarner Bros

The White Lotus season three returns to familiar territory: an exotic escape, privileged and powerful guests, the supposed heights of luxury.

But beneath this lies a satirical critique of these very things – an investigation into the contradictions of luxury travel.

Set in Thailand, the heart of the South Asian wellness scene, the...

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