My cruise with lifelong friends was all White Lotus luxury with none of the drama

The latest season of The White Lotus put female friendship firmly in the spotlight. And, as the show revealed, there’s nothing like a holiday with lifelong friends, as Vickie Maye discovered on a dream all-inclusive cruise

We booked our trip with Sunway, opting for Norwegian Cruise Lines. The 18-deck Viva is a classy, upmarket vessel.

The most recent season of The White Lotus brought female friendships to the fore. Some commentators focused on the trio’s troubled dynamics, others centred on the positive resolution — their lifelong bond would withstand all.

I focused on another element all together: their sun-soaked all-inclusive getaway.