Eight TravelManagers personal travel managers (PTMs) and their partners recently enjoyed an eight-day Western Mediterranean cruise aboard Viking Saturn, hosted by Viking’s Nathalie Fagan and Singapore Airlines’ Sarah Lathwell.
TravelManagers PTMs Donna Occhipinti, Bridget Frost, Emma Hill, Erryn Morris, Julianne Gazal-Rizk, Kim Mason, Penny Meallin and Samantha Temple were able to experience the Viking product firsthand for the first time after earning a spot on the exclusive fam.
The Rome-to-Barcelona itinerary called at many of the Western Mediterranean’s most popular ports, including Livorno, Monte Carlo and Marseille.
Some of the PTMs’ shore excursion highlights included a ‘Motorcycle Ride through Provence’ tour and a helicopter flight over Monaco.
PTMs’ cruise takeaways
While not surprised by the calibre of Viking’s crew and onboard facilities, PTM Penny Meallin said she relished the opportunity to experience it for herself.
“This firsthand experience only enhanced all that I already thought Viking to be,” she said.
PTM Kim Mason added: “As agents, we can do all the training, but it’s only by experiencing places and products for ourselves that we develop a true understanding of what’s on offer for our clients.”
Donna Occhipinti echoed her sentiments: “Many of my clients have booked holidays with Viking in the past and although I already knew it as a fantastic product, until now I had never experienced it for myself. The whole trip was wonderful, sharing it with a great group made it even more special.”
“My expectations were not only met but well and truly exceeded. This was a pretty fabulous famil – one that I am so thankful for the opportunity to experience,” she said.
TravelManagers recently held a series of state meetings across Australia to wrap up the year.
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