White lies, lotus pocus

The White Lotus is great TV. But it’s not an accurate portrayal of how the super-rich vacation or how the staff treat them

- SEEMA GOSWAMI

Like most of the world, I have been hooked on the third season of The White Lotus. But with one added attraction: Having stayed at the Four Seasons Koh Samui (where the show is mainly set), I take particular pleasure in identifying familiar locations. For instance, the villa I stayed in with my husband is featured as is the restaurant where we ate most of our meals.

But as I watched the third episode of the third series, I couldn't help but reflect on all that the series gets wrong about luxury properties like these and the people who holiday in them.