| PTMs invade Viking cruise

TRAVELMANAGERS’ Donna Occhipinti was among a group of eight personal travel managers and their partners, who recently took part in an eight-day famil of the Western Mediterranean.

The cruise was hosted by Viking’s Nathalie Fagan and Singapore Airlines’ Sarah Lathwell, with Occhipinti accompanied on the famil by PTMs, Bridget Frost, Emma Hill, Erryn Morris, Julianne Gazal-Rizk, Kim Mason, Penny Meallin and Samantha Temple.

The Rome-to-Barcelona itinerary called at many of the Western Mediterranean’s most popular ports, including Livorno, Monte Carlo and Marseille, where they enjoyed a variety of shore excursions.

“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,” she said.

“The whole trip was wonderful, sharing it with a great group made it even more special.

“Our most memorable moment was a thrilling ‘Motorcycle Ride Through Provence’ guided tour, however, all of the shore excursions that we experienced were real highlights.”

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.”

PTM Penny Meallin said she relished the opportunity to experience Viking for herself.

“This first-hand experience only enhanced all that I already thought Viking to be.” MS

Pictured: The group on board Viking Saturn.