A scene in Japan with a woman in a traditional kimono walking toward a Japanese shrine

Episode Summary

Cruising China & Japan: Viking Cruises

Embark on a journey through serene temples and bustling city markets as Sandra Marshall, Senior Director of Field Sales at Viking Cruises, shares her firsthand experiences and expert travel tips. Gain insider knowledge on must-see destinations, cultural treasures, and stunning landscapes that make this region unforgettable. Whether you're seeking hidden gems or iconic landmarks, Sandra’s insights will help you explore like a seasoned traveler.

 

Guest Speaker: Sandra Marshall

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Sandra Marshall

Growing up in an Air Force family, Sandra caught the travel bug early in life. A career in travel was perfect for her. She started her career in the cruise industry over 29 years ago and has worked exclusively for small ship cruise lines. She has spent the last 18 years at Viking seeing the amazing growth of the river cruise line to a cruise line offering award winning river, ocean and expedition cruises.

 

Viking

Viking was founded in 1997 with the vision that travel could be more destination-focused and culturally immersive.

The company expanded into the American market in 2000, establishing a sales and marketing office in Los Angeles, California. Since then, Viking has grown to a fleet of more than 90 vessels, offering river, ocean and expedition voyages on all seven continents. Viking provides destination-focused itineraries for curious travelers, with each journey including a shore excursion in every port and an onboard and onshore enrichment program that provides deep immersion in the destination through performances of music and art, cooking demonstrations, informative port talks and carefully selected guest lecturers.

With more than 450 awards to its name, Viking is a leader in the industry and was rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans (for ships sized 500 to 2,500 berths) and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the first time a travel company has been voted #1 in all three categories simultaneously

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