I recently spent a weekend at the Four Seasons Westlake Village, which was transformed into a real-life ‘White Lotus’ hotel for the HBO show’s Season 3 finale. As an avid fan of the series and wellness enthusiast, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to experience a luxury wellness retreat.
The show’s concept of wellness travel has gained significant attention in recent years, with more tourists seeking vacations that focus on relaxation, detoxification, and rejuvenation. Henley Vazquez, CEO of Fora Travel, attributes this trend to people prioritizing health and wellbeing after the COVID-19 pandemic.
During my stay, I participated in various wellness activities, including yoga, massages, and personalized medical screenings. However, it was a meditation class that had the most impact on me. The instructor guided us through core tenets of Buddhism and encouraged us to cultivate loving-kindness towards ourselves and others.
This experience taught me that true wellness can’t be bought or achieved through external means. It’s about gratitude, self-reflection, and connection with others. As the show’s characters often learn, “Stop worrying about the love you didn’t get. Think about the love you have.” My stay left me feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, but also deeper in appreciation for life’s simple joys.
The Four Seasons Westlake Village has become a destination for celebrities and high-profile individuals seeking luxury wellness retreats. The show’s influence has been undeniable, with Fora Travel seeing an average 44% month-over-month increase in bookings to Thailand following the release of Season 2.
In conclusion, my experience at the real-life ‘White Lotus’ hotel was both luxurious and transformative. It reminded me that true wellness comes from within and can be found in the simplest moments of life.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2025/04/09/the-white-lotus-real-life/83004476007