When Season 3 of The White Lotus premiered on HBO and HBO Max, fans prepared for the return of overprivileged guests, a zhuzhed-up plot, and new faces like Jason Isaacs, extending the layered drama series. And they got it — plus a continued underlying theme from Season 1: how conversations around all-inclusive and à la carte hotel services shape interactions in luxury settings. In the very beginning of the show, when newlyweds Shane and Rachel Patton arrive at a sun-drenched Hawaiian resort...

In 2024, travel trends were a mix of escapism and edginess. While some travellers seized the opportunity to visit the shooting locations of their favourite Netflix shows, others tried to limit their dopamine sources to join the social media-fueled ‘raw-dogging’ bandwagon. As concerns about overtourism grew, travellers began seeking out lesser-known alternatives, embracing the ‘destination dupe’ trend. The year also witnessed a surge in interest in celestial wonders, with the aurora borealis...