​In the age of the internet, anyone can log onto a massive booking engine, click a few buttons, and secure a hotel room. For a standard, run-of-the-mill family trip or a basic business layover, this DIY approach works just fine.

​But when you are planning a high-end, lifestyle-friendly getaway where the environment, the crowd, and your absolute privacy are the most critical elements of the trip, relying on a generic algorithm is a massive gamble.

With the highly anticipated third season of The White Lotus premiering this week, our screens are once again filled with the intoxicating blend of ultra-wealthy guests, five-star service, and jaw-dropping tropical backdrops; this time set against the lush, glamorous landscapes of Koh Samui and Phuket, Thailand.

​The show is famous for portraying vacations where affluent, adventurous adults let their guards down, secrets unravel, and desires take center stage in breathtakingly beautiful environments.